Saturday, May 24, 2003

• Hu Jintao Stresses Defense and Military Modernization
• Premier Wen Jiabao Meets Swiss FM
• Chinese Mainland Reports 34 New SARS Cases (May 24)
• Beijing Ready to Share SARS Prevention Experience with Taiwan
• Beijing Confident in Bringing SARS under Control
• China, Eritrea Mark 10th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
• Beijing Talks on DPRK Nuclear Issue Should Continue: FM Spokeswoman
• Swiss FM: China Succeeding in Curbing SARS Spread
• Chinese State Councilor Meets Swiss FM
• CPC Leaders Discuss Issue of Training Talents
• China Sends Rescue Team to Algeria
• Chinese, Swiss FMs Hold Talks in Beijing
• FM Spokeswoman: Japanese Government Responsible for Solving Biochemical Weapon Issues

• China's Trade Surplus to Shrink Sharply This Year: Report
• NBS Calls for Accurate Statistics to Reflect Economic Losses by SARS
• Private Capital Major Money Source for China's Film Industry
• China Grants 'Fifth Freedom Rights' to Singapore Airlines
• China's Economic Giant Sees Faster Growth in Private Sector
• China's Banking Regulator to Set up Int'l Advisory Body
• China Construction Bank Strengthens Housing Loan Management
• China's Transportation Industry Faces SARS Impact
• SARS Challenges China's Employment Goals

• S.Korea Re-issues Travel Alert for Toronto
• WHO Hails Finding of SARS Virus' Links with Civet Cats 
• Quake Death Toll Tops 1,600 in Algeria, Expected to Rise Further
• About 150 Cars Involved in Chain Crash in US Highway
• US Senate Passes Bill to Sharply Raise Federal Debt Ceiling
• G8 FMs Adopt Pact on Regional, International Security Issues
• US Air Force to Lease 100 Boeing jetliners as Refueling Tankers

• Deal Signed on China's Fastest Subway Cars
• Scholar on China's Contribution to Summit Ascent, Research
• SARS Virus Traced back to Wild Animals in China 

• China Closer to Golden Sweep at Table Tennis World Championships
• Chinese Pull off Thriller Final
• Ma/Wang Come back to Win Mixed Doubles Title
• Saive Says Rules Changes Can't Change China's Dominance
• Niu Nipped European Defender in Fourth Round
• Chinese Grab Five Spots in Women's Singles Quarters

• Chinese Mainland Offers Aid to Taiwan Province