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 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 the Doctor's claim not to give his screwdriver to anyone, he gives one to his own doppelgänger in " The Rebel Flesh ", and either gives or loans one to Rory Williams for use in " A Good Man Goes to War ", having previously loaned one to Rory in " The Big Bang ".

Despite the trouble with the draft board, Williams had a new salary of $ 30, 000 in 1942.

Despite winning the Triple Crown, Williams came in second in the MVP voting to Joe Gordon of the Yankees.

Despite his lower-than-usual production at bat, Williams made the All-Star team.

Despite the cheers and adulation of most of his fans, the occasional boos directed at him in Fenway Park led Williams to stop tipping his cap in acknowledgement after a home run.

Despite the success and recognition the show brought him, Williams thought theatre, film and television were superior forms of entertainment.

Despite several break up stories in the press Williams and Field have been spotted together many times.

Despite his extraordinary academic success at Oxford, Williams was denied the opportunity to pursue a career in the United Kingdom.

Despite the disappointment, Williams proved to be one of the elite point guards in the league, averaging 19. 4 points and 10. 8 assists per game, second in the league, despite playing the entire season with a lingering ankle injury.

Despite receiving a favorable review from William Carlos Williams in 1942, the novel's highly experimental style, limited release, and anti-war stance would guarantee it a very limited audience.

Despite winning the title, Hill learned before the season's close that he was to be dropped by Williams in favour of Frentzen for the following season.

Despite the efforts put into such films as Watership Down and Heavy Metal, other films like Richard Williams ' Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure were less successful.

Despite claiming that his negotiations were responsible for the return of this money, Williams in his book No Fixed Address ( 1973 ) claimed not to know the identity of the person who had returned the money, although he did mention several robbers to whom he had offered deals through intermediaries.

Despite Alf Thomas being the man identified as the assailant of the train driver, Jack Mills, by Bruce Reynolds ( albeit indirectly ), Williams only makes mention of the assailant once in his book.

Despite his short life, Williams has had a major influence on country music.

Despite that the real identity of Luke the Drifter was supposed to be anonymous, Williams often performed part of the material of the recordings on stage.

Despite this loss, Williams ' ranking improved to World No. 3 on May 10.

Despite the false alarm, Brian Williams remained anchoring throughout the entire broadcast.

Despite the de-emphasis on entertainment on the overall telecast, ESPN did bring back Hank Williams, Jr. for his 20th season as part of the opening.

Despite their physical and cognitive deficits, individuals with Williams syndrome exhibit impressive social and verbal abilities.

Despite Williams ' innovations and his defense of education for the masses, the State Board of Education saw Williams ' curriculum as elitist.

Despite being a lawyer by trade with little military experience, Lieutenant-Colonel Macdonell led a second attempt, together with Williams, to retake the redan.

Despite the disadvantage in numbers as well as attacking a fixed position, Williams ' and Macdonell's small force was driving the opposing force to the edge of the gorge on which the redan was situated, and seemed on the verge of success before the Americans were able to regroup and stand firm.