1. Neighbourliness among the poor suffered greatly during the inter-war years, when unemployment rather than low wages became the chief cause of poverty.

2. Conversely, certain general principles (e.g. neighbourliness, or charity) are seen to be universal and consistent.

3. For all that it preaches harmony and good neighbourliness, China comes across as a regional bully, with its foot on the Mekong's throat.

4. The sample household survey released recently by the Housing Board shows a downturn in neighbourliness among Singaporeans.

5. The head of state said his country had always attached great importance to good neighbourliness.

6. More than this, it has shown active good - neighbourliness.

7. Therefore, further enhancement of regional cooperation is the effective way to the realization of good-safe-and-rich neighbourliness.