Tuesday, March 23, 2004

• China tries to ensure abducted worker's safety in Sudan
• China in need of more good lawyers, says justice minister
• Chinese FM talks with Powell via phone
• Yemeni PM to visit China
• Iraqi governing council president to visit China
• China to experiment on setting up food security credibility network
• China opposes, condemns assassination of Yassin
• Chinese victims lose Hokaido laborer lawsuit
• China to work with Tajikistan to combat trans-national crimes, terrorism
• Fishery ecological environment fine: report
• CPC delegation leaves Beijing for three European countries
• President of Micronesia arrives in Beijing
• Taiwan case could spur court intervention
• China summons US ambassador for anti-China motion
• China to further develop west region
• Rules issued to clean up conducts of lawyers
• Chinese premier meets Brazilian FM
• Premier Wen meets Lions Clubs delegation
• Premier meets foreign participants to China Development Forum
• China urges further protection of arable land
• Government puts lid on overheating industries
• Wen congratulates Malaysian counterpart on re-election
• Nepal-China border meeting to be held in Beijing
• China "greatly worried" about impact of Yassin's death
• China to hold world heritage exhibition
• China bent on tapping more water with saving measures
• Central gov't pushes on with western expansion

• Professional bargainers meet debates in China
• China calls for domestic-made auto electronics: Experts
• China's retailers optimistic about foreign competitors' full entry
• Reforms mulled against threats on China's steel sector
• China's home airfares not rising as overseas rates
• Foreign investors say hurdles still too high
• China pins hopes on oil project with Russia
• Goldman Sachs awaits venture approval
• CCB plans stake sale
• Government puts lid on overheating industries
• UN special advisor: China's scientific development strategy lightens a sustainable future
• World air traffic controllers seek to provide more sophisticated service
• China to launch trials for first national economic survey
• BOCHK reports 17.33 pct increase of annual profit
• New rule targets individuals' forex settlement in China
• Land price up in China's leading city
• China, Cambodia to strengthen economic, trade cooperation
• Central gov't pushes on with western expansion
• Rapid growth of PRD, YRD offers opportunities for HK businessmen

• Pakistani PM meets Chinese defense chief
• China, Cambodia sign package of cooperation agreements
• US to deploy Aegis destroyer in Sea of Japan in Sept.
• US expects Israel not to harm Palestinian leader Arafat
• Photo News: Hamas pledges retaliation
• Decision to kill Yassin taken by Israel alone: Israeli FM
• 200,000 Palestinians flood streets to bury Hamas leader
• USA TODAY says reporter faked stories
• Cambodia always sticks to one China policy: deputy PM
• Nigeria offers Haiti's ousted Aristide temporary asylum
• US says Israel has right to defend itself
• Yassin's assassination may thwart Israeli-Palestinian settlement efforts: Russia
• Russia expels two Estonian diplomats
• China, Cambodia to strengthen economic, trade cooperation
• Sharon says to continue war on terror

• From military exercises to military diplomacy
• Chinese cities preparing emergency plans
• Fully understand the guidance significance of scientific development concept

• Training program launched for NE China IT managers
• Chinese firm develops gene therapy injection
• China to put 11bln yuan into state R&D programs this year
• From the earth to the moon--experts elaborate on China's lunar probing program
• Moderate drink may benefit hypertensive: US study
• World air traffic controllers seek to provide more sophisticated service

• Beijing admits a bit delay in selecting Olympic partners
• Beijing to seek mascot for 2008 Olympics
• Beijing Olympic organizers plans high-profile cultural activities
• Chinese Champs Crumble in World Championships
• Chinese divers take two golds at grand prix
• South Korea sweeps titles on last day of worlds
• Emblem, mascot unveiled for 7th Chinese Universiade
• China coach Shen denies rumor on resignation

• China to open 35 new air routes during summer-autumn season
• Cultural relics spanning 5,000 years discovered in Three Gorges region
• China works for inclusion of Tibetan kingdom ruins on world heritage list
• Senior citizen holds personal display of Mao Zedong souvenirs
• China to make cultural establishments free for minors
• Professional bargainers meet debates in China
• Calligraphy, painting auction to be held in Beijing over weekend
• Yu Quan exposed to stage solo concert
• The wedding ceremony show in Zhengzhou
• Guizhou plans for adding ancient garrison villages to World Cultural Heritage list
• China to hold world heritage exhibition
• McDonald's sued for food package
• World's First Outdoor Scene Performance Opens in Guilin
• "Golden Week" Europe trip still out of reach