Yet in the absence of outside interference, the economy of Wenzhou has grown by an average of 16% every year since 1979.

ECONOMIST: Boom time in capitalist Wenzhou | The

These stickers, two of which are bundled with the device, lie sealed in a protective envelope -- presumably, to keep them free from outside interference.

ENGADGET: LG Optimus Vu review: a 5-inch, pen-enabled phone to take on the Galaxy Note

There is sensitivity to outside interference, with Mr Rajoy saying that European leaders should be elected by their own people, not hand-picked by Brussels or Berlin.

BBC: Spanish elections: Dangerous days ahead for Rajoy

"The people of Lebanon must be able to choose their own representatives in open and fair elections, without the specter of violence or intimidation, and free of outside interference, " Clinton said during an unannounced visit to Beirut.

CNN: Clinton calls for 'open and fair' Lebanon elections

Zimmer's victory was a feather in the cap of the teachers union, which had denounced the donations by outside groups as interference.

WSJ: Incumbents win 2 slots in Los Angeles school race

Many may bridle at interference from outside.

ECONOMIST: The world must prepare for pandemic influenza