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News Archive --- Date:20040531


China

  • Yearbook on diplomacy in 2003 launched (22:09, May 31)
  • President joins children in marking Children's Day (22:08, May 31)
  • China condemns attacks on Saudi civilians (21:36, May 31)
  • FM talks over phone with Powell (16:11, May 31)
  • S. African pilot's last words: "I'm falling down" (16:02, May 31)
  • Chinese, Malaysian leaders exchange greetings on 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties (15:07, May 31)
  • China creates 6.92m new jobs in 2003 (15:05, May 31)
  • China to host seminar on peaceful co-existence (15:03, May 31)
  • China attaches importance to human rights: top judge (15:02, May 31)
  • CIS chartered cargo flights banned (11:17, May 31)
  • President Hu urges close cooperation with World Bank  (08:14, May 31)
  • China's land evaluation open to public scrutiny (08:23, May 31)
  • China welcomes overseas investors to join banking reshuffle (08:38, May 31)
  • Panchen Lama visits Shaanxi province (11:17, May 31)
  • China, Malaysia work for greater cooperation (11:18, May 31)



  • Business

  • Malaysian PM: China an economic center of world (22:01, May 31)
  • HK manpower market has brighter outlook in 2004: survey (22:04, May 31)
  • HK total deposits down 0.4% in April (22:02, May 31)
  • Wu Yi: China to fulfill commitments on Shanghai World Expo (22:01, May 31)
  • Construction Bank auction recovers 1.4b yuan (21:59, May 31)
  • HK gross, net premiums of general insurance grow in Q1 (16:53, May 31)
  • China, US vow to strengthen collaboration on law enforcement of fishing on the sea (16:34, May 31)
  • Siemens to add 1 billion euros investment in China  (16:31, May 31)
  • China creates 6.92 million new jobs in 2003  (15:24, May 31)
  • International hotel groups expanding networks in China (15:06, May 31)
  • Chinese urban employees earn more (15:08, May 31)
  • Steel pipe joint venture gets up and running (11:15, May 31)
  • Economists back RMB stability (11:04, May 31)
  • First step taken towards credit system (11:03, May 31)
  • Top companies debut at Beijing auto show (11:02, May 31)
  • First Bohai Bay oil to flow ahead of schedule (11:00, May 31)
  • HK GDP surges 6.8% in 1st quarter (10:52, May 31)
  • Expert calls for lowering cost, market access limit to service industry (10:16, May 31)
  • EU, China reach deal on coke supply (10:14, May 31)
  • New bank set to revitalize Northeast China (10:10, May 31)
  • China welcomes overseas investors to join banking reshuffle  (08:48, May 31)



  • World

  • Sharon delays policy statement on Gaza plan (21:58, May 31)
  • Tanzanian president calls for stepping up South-South cooperation (21:57, May 31)
  • South Korea, U.S. to begin talks on troop cut (16:31, May 31)
  • Twenty-two killed in Saudi attacks (11:07, May 31)
  • Top legislator opens cultural festival in Bulgaria (10:50, May 31)
  • Top Chinese legislator hails Sino-Bulgarian ties  (10:50, May 31)
  • Chinese top legislator reiterates one-China policy  (10:50, May 31)
  • Bush keeps Saddam gun at White House (10:44, May 31)
  • US, Iraqi council spar over new president (10:43, May 31)
  • Foreigners in Pyongyang allowed to use cell phones  (08:27, May 31)
  • Nujoma's favorite successor to lead ruling party in Namibian elections (08:11, May 31)
  • UN slammed for slow response to conflicts in Africa (08:09, May 31)
  • British government tries to win over Muslim (08:08, May 31)
  • Tornadoes rip through northwest of U.S. (07:07, May 31)
  • Gunmen kill U.N. peacekeeper in Congo (06:57, May 31)
  • Israeli missiles kill senior Hamas man, two others  (06:48, May 31)
  • Sharon puts off vote on Gaza plan  (06:51, May 31)
  • Rail service resumes between Grozny, Moscow after five-year suspension  (06:50, May 31)
  • Aristide leaves Jamaica for "temporary home" in S.Africa  (06:50, May 31)
  • Iranian governor, 9 others killed in helicopter crash (06:26, May 31)
  • 24 South Koreans, Filipinos rescued from sea mishap (06:27, May 31)
  • 3 Filipinos confirmed dead in Saudi Arabia (06:29, May 31)
  • PNA condemns Israeli airstrike on Gaza (06:30, May 31)
  • Sharon warns to dismiss ministers over pullout plan (06:31, May 31)
  • Sri Lanka's FM arrives in Delhi for talks (06:37, May 31)



  • Opinion

  • Japan must do what's right (21:51, May 31)
  • Firm hold of initiative: record on Beijing's control of SARS this spring (17:15, May 31)
  • How will US and UK handle the chaos in Iraq after power delivery? (15:17, May 31)
  • Chen's words didn't disguise deceit (10:58, May 31)
  • Stopping "Taiwan independence" key to peace (08:43, May 31)



  • Sports

  • Small bomb rocks central Athens with minor damage (11:29, May 31)
  • AC Milan loses China tour opener  (11:29, May 31)
  • China sweeps golds at Singapore Open table tennis (11:28, May 31)
  • Zheng stops advancing steps in French Open  (15:42, May 31)
  • Chinese women volleyball team drawn to group B (08:51, May 31)



  • Science & Technology

  • Nation's 1st astronaut ends UN tour (22:04, May 31)
  • 98% school-aged children studying at school (22:04, May 31)
  • English tests trigger gold rush in China (11:10, May 31)
  • Talented students participate in HK Physics Olympiad 2004 (08:23, May 31)



  • Life

  • Migrant children need more care (21:53, May 31)
  • HK welcomes 2 millionth individual visitor from mainland (21:53, May 31)
  • Sulfuric acid leak kills one in Henan (21:51, May 31)
  • Gas fire leaves 1 dead, 15 burned in Henan (21:50, May 31)
  • Fishing ban to begin in South China Sea (21:48, May 31)
  • Heavy smokers endure test of will (15:56, May 31)
  • Caught in the net  (16:20, May 31)
  • Censorship on imported online games strengthened (15:53, May 31)
  • Safety standard for toys to be tightened (11:09, May 31)
  • Tattoos return to Chinese fashion (11:08, May 31)
  • Buddha's sarira attracts 600,000 visitors (10:37, May 31)
  • 60,000 Chinese smokers join "Quit & Win" (10:36, May 31)
  • China to modernize air traffic control system (10:37, May 31)
  • China opens 1,176 air routes by end of 2003 (08:24, May 31)
  • Loss caused by pollution on Yangtze River tributary totally compensated (08:23, May 31)



  • Photo

    Childhood, colorful and gray

    2-year-old girl looking out in a colorful parachute in the annual "Children's Day" celebration, in Kentucky, United States, August 25, 2001.

    Chinese Zheng Jie stops in French Open

    Zheng lost to Argentine Paola Suarez 0-2(4-6/5-7) in French Open and ends her performance in Rolan Garros, the best ever in China's tennis history.

    Sara Brightman shines in Beijing

    Brightman shines in Beijing: International singing sensation Sarah Brightman, from the United States, thrilled Chinese fans with her sweet voice and dazzling appearance during her first concert at Beijing May 30, 2004. (newsphoto)

    Celebration of the International Children's Day in New York

    Zhou Saixing, vice-consul general of the Chinese Consulate General in New York, shares a happy moment with an adopted Chinese child during an activity celebrating the upcoming International Children's Day in New York, US, May 29, 2004. More than 300 children and adults from adopted families, non-governmental organizations and schools took part in the activity.

    No ticket for Chinese men's volleyball to Athens

    Chinese men's volleyball team members celebrate victoy in Tokyo on May 30. China beat Canada 3-0 but has still been out of Athens Olympics.

    Top Chinese legislator met Governor of Varna of the Republic of Bulgaria

    Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People's Congress holds talk with Yani Yanev,Governor of Varna of the Republic of Bulgaria in Varna on May 30.

    Wu Bangguo at the 2nd Chinese Culture Festival held in Sofia

    Wu Bangguo (Front), chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People's Congress, views the items on display after attending the opening ceremony of the 2nd Chinese Culture Festival held in Sofia, capital of Bulgaria May 29, 2004.

    Celebration for the International Children's Day

    Students of the Hepingli No.4 Primary School perform samba in Beijing, May 28, 2004. Students of the school gave full play to their art abilities to celebrate the upcoming International Children's Day that falls on June 1.

    Commemoration for the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy

    Veterans of the World War II from throughout US attend the commemoration for the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy in Washington, DC. May 29, 2004.

    President Hu urges close cooperation with World Bank

    Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) meets with World Bank President James David Wolfensohn who had just attended the Global Conference on Scaling Up Poverty Reduction in Shanghai, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, May 30, 2004. (Xinhua Photo)


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