Hu issues certificates to new generals

Chinese President Hu Jintao presented on Saturday, Sept 25, certificates to two nearly promoted generals in his capacity as chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the Communist Party of China.

US naval vessel visits Qingdao

A PLA military band performs at the dock during a welcoming ceremony for the visiting US Navy anti-submarine destroyer USS Cushing. (newsphoto)

CPPCC leader meets Japanese guest

Jia Qinglin (R), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), meets with Shoichi Kondo, head of a group of Democratic Party members of the Japanese House of Representatives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Sept. 24, 2004.

Grand Prix launched in Shanghai

British Formular One driver Jenson Button is poised to set out on September 24. The Grand Prix launched in Shanghai. Teams made two warming-up games.

Job vacancies available for development zones

On September 24 the 1st Jiangsu Talents Recruitment for National and Provincial Hi-tech Parks was held in Nanjing. A number of job hunters are competing for more than 1000 positions offered by administrations, foreing-funded businesses and joint ventures.

Daily life of 11th Panchen Lama

The 11th Panchen Lama, Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu, learns to run a computer after a short nap in the noon in his sleeping quarters in the Zhaxi Lhunbo Lamasery in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region Sept. 23, 2004. The 11th Panchen Lama spends most of the time in the afternoon in learning computer and reading books.

Enjoy the game show in Tokyo

An employee of a software company leads a game-figure doll to promote a new video game during the Tokyo Game Show 2004 in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 24, 2004. Some 117 software companies from Japan, the United States, China and the Republic of Korea took part in the show and presented over 500 new game softwares. Many of them also displayed their newest video game players on the show.

India, Pakistan discuss normalization of ties

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (R) meets with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during the sideline of the 59th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, the United States, Sept. 24, 2004.

UN peace medal to Chinese civilian police contingent in Liberia

Wang Jingcai (1st R), a Chinese policeman, waits for recieving peace medal confered by the UN in the official residence of China's ambassador to Liberia in Monrovia, Liberia, Sept. 24, 2004. Total 25 of Chinese peace keeping civil policemen were awarded the peace medal by UN for their excellent performance in Liberia since their arrival on Dec. 2, 2003.

Chinese top legislator hopes for further China-Peru trade relations

Wu Bangguo (R), chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Peruvian first Vice-President Natale Amprimo Pla, head of a Peruvian Congress delegation, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Sept. 24, 2004.

Premier Wen's Russia trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) meets with visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Moscow, Sept. 24, 2004. China will continue to handle relationship with Russia from the strategic and long-term perspective,Wen told Putin.