Despite the departure of most Chinese nationals from Somalia in 1991, the two countries maintained a small trading relationship ; total trade volume in 2002 was US $ 3. 39 million, with Somalia exporting US $ 1. 56 million of goods to China and importing $ 1. 83 million.

Despite the departure of Stevie Nicks, Christine remained loyal to Mick Fleetwood and her former husband, recording five songs for the band's 1995 effort Time.

Despite the departure of Williams, Take That completed their Nobody Else Tour as a four-piece band.

Despite his departure from the MPCA a year after joining, the position allowed Jagan to meet other union leaders in British Guiana and throughout the English-speaking Caribbean.

Despite Chrysler's departure, the city remains associated with Chrysler in the minds of auto enthusiasts.

Despite his departure from the " White Album " sessions, Emerick remained on good terms with the Beatles, particularly Paul McCartney, who invited Emerick to quit EMI and come work for their company, Apple Corps Ltd., in 1969.

Despite the promises given by the Entente on Constantine's departure, the previous prime minister, Zaimis, was effectively forced to resign as Venizelos returned to Athens.

Despite his departure from Apollo, in 1992 Burke recalled: " Bess and Ike Berman ... were two of the greatest people in the world.

Despite sitting a comfortable 14 points clear from the relegation zone at the time of his departure, Millwall would go onto to suffer the drop ( by virtue of goals scored ) after McCarthy's departure.

Despite his departure, Vieira has remained a favourite among Arsenal fans.

Despite rumors indicating otherwise, Ormandy's departure was amicable, and Chris Taylor Brown continues to speak highly of Ormandy to the media, while promoting Torres as the new guitarist.

Despite an announcement by adventure_of_link stating that " ZSNES is NOT dead, it's still in development " made on the ZSNES board after the departure of its original developers zsKnight and _Demo_, development has slowed down dramatically since its last version ( 1. 51 released on 24 January 2007 ).

Despite Joseph Hewes ' obvious departure from Quaker principles, he did continue to have a relationship with his family and visited his mother, a Quaker minister, when he was able.

" Despite his departure from the position of rhythm guitar, he is still closely collaborating with the band by running their label, Scandinavian Leather Recordings and managing their itinerary.

Despite initial concerns from the fanbase regarding Beaulieu's departure, the reception for Corbett's performance was very positive and he quickly became a fan favorite.

Despite WMTW's departure, two FM stations continue to occupy separate broadcast facilities on the top of the mountain.

Despite the departure, the two companies have maintained various co-operative manufacturing agreements since.

Despite Smith's departure to West Bromwich Albion in December 1997, United finished twelfth the following season under his successor, and former captain Malcolm Shotton.

Despite losing an integral member of the band the Roosters pressed on and released their seventh album Neon Boy less than nine months after Ohe's departure.

Despite his continued confidence that he made the right choice, he has said that the manner of his departure from the band was regrettable: " The way I left was wrong and a mistake.

Despite the difficulties, which resulted from the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the same period, the departure was carried out according to plan and punctually until August 1994.

Despite the mostly positive reviews, Star Fox Adventures is often criticized for its setting being too much of a departure from the other Star Fox games.

Despite the life-threatening accident, Johnn survived, but left the band to recover from the injury, due to the John's departure Phil joined the band.

Despite these successes, Bell was upset that he was unable to better make his name on the world stage when England failed to qualify for the World Cup in 1974, a failure which also forced England manager Alf Ramsey's departure.

Despite this, coach Dick Irvin insisted that general manager Tommy Gorman sign him, being impressed with his play in camp.

Despite Duke's warnings to keep the fight in the ring, Tommy accepts.

Despite this, Tommy remains determined to continue assisting the other Rangers as long as possible.

Despite Aldridge being injured for both matches against Carl Zeiss Jena, the quarter-final away leg was drawn 2 – 2, with Tommy Tynan scoring both goals.

Despite his famously poor hitting, Belanger had substantial success against some of the best pitchers of his era, including Bert Blyleven, Nolan Ryan and Tommy John.

Despite finishing the 2007 – 08 campaign in 10th place under the guidance of Tommy Taylor, United were still in administration by the 2nd Saturday of May in 2008.

Despite not winning her competition ( she lost to Melissa Moultree ), Tiffany, performing on Star Search as ' Tiffany Renee ,' was the first Star Search alumna (- us ) to land a # 1 hit, with her cover of the Top 5 Tommy James & the Shondells hit " I Think We're Alone Now " — actually improving on the original single's chart performance.

Despite this, Thorn defeated Richards the following week, and then teamed up with Elijah Burke to defeat Richards and Tommy Dreamer in a tag team match.

Despite containing a number of England players such as Frank Roberts, Billy Austin, Sam Cowan and Tommy Johnson, City finished in twenty-first place in the First Division that season and were relegated into the second division.

Despite his family's objections and the news that the land he bought is worthless, Bissonette packs up and drives out to California with his nagging wife Amelia ( Kathleen Howard ), self-involved daughter Mildred ( Jean Rouverol ) and bothersome son Norman ( Tommy Bupp ).

Despite signing players such as George Eastham and Tommy Docherty, Swindin was unable to bring any silverware to the club, whilst up the road the club's rivals Tottenham Hotspur won the Double in 1961.

Despite being entrusted by his ancestor's spirits with the mission to protect all of mankind from the sphere's invasion, Tommy cannot stop worrying about Jen, and he only cares about how to find and rescue her.

Despite the loss, Pittsburgh owner Barney Dreyfuss could feel his vision of a World Series had been a success, since the public had come out in large numbers to watch the games with over 100, 000 paying spectators, the games had been hard fought with the players on both teams giving it their all, and the Pirates had proven to be a mighty foe with stars such as Tommy Leach proving their worth on the field.

Despite her father's sage advice, Julie caves to peer pressure and reconciles, albeit awkwardly, with Tommy, who puts his I. D.

Despite not playing in 2002 ( being third string behind Kordell Stewart and Tommy Maddox, who split the year as the starters ), Batch became popular with Steeler fans, likely due to having grown up in nearby Homestead.

Despite Gruumm's aid, Zeltrax was defeated by a double-team from Tommy and Anubis Cruger, the SPD Shadow Ranger.

Despite having no formal connection with the stable, Fallon continued to ride major winners for Stoute including the Derby winners Kris Kin in 2003 and North Light in 2004.

Despite the loss, she remained on target for the Breeders ' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Lone Star Park at the end of October 2004, reunited with jockey Kieren Fallon.

Despite being born in New Zealand and having a father who coached New Zealand at the 1982 World Cup, Fallon chose to represent England at junior level.