Harlem Globetrotters start 10-day tour in China

Harlem Globetrotters in group dancing. The Harlem Globetrotters presented a humorous and funny performance at Tianjin Sports Center, November 6 and kicked off their 10-day tour in China. As a famous professional group, the Harlem Globetrotters have visited over 110 countries and regions, giving 20, 000-odd shows to 120 million people.

Musharraf, Karzai hold talks

Afghan President Hamid Karzai (L1) hosts a welcome ceremony for Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf (C) in the presidential palace in Kabul Nov. 6, 2004. Musharraf arrived in Kabul on Saturday for a visit, during which the two leaders held talks on issues including fight against terrorism, Afghanistan's reconstruction and regional cooperation.

Chinese FM expresses congratulations to new president of UAE

Special envoy of the Chinese government and Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing (R) is welcomed by officials of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi Nov. 5, 2004. Li arrived here Friday evening to express condolence for the late President Sheikh Zayed and also to express congratulations for the accession of new president.

PLO Executive Committee holds meeting

The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) holds a meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah Nov. 6, 2004.

2nd Private Enterprise Summit opens in Hangzhou

Attendants listen during the 2nd Private Enterprise Summit (CPES) opened in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang Province Nov. 6, 2004. Over 1,700 entrepreneurs from across the country, including over half of the entrepreneurs from Top 100 Chinese private enterprises and Top 100 Zhejiang private enterprises, attended the summit.

Elevated light rail makes debut in Chongqing

An elevated light rail train runs on track in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality Nov. 6, 2004. Part of China's first elevated light rail line, stretching from Daping to Zoo, came into use Saturday for sightseeing.

ZY-2 resource satellite launched with Long-March-4

A Chinese Long-March 4-B rocket blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province Nov. 6, 2004.

Zambian President meets with Chinese top legislator

Visiting chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress Wu Bangguo (L) shakes hands with Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa (R) in Lusaka, capital of Zambia Nov. 5, 2004. Later Wu left Zambia on November 6 for Nigeria.

First Security Policy Conference of ASEAN held in Beijing

ASEAN security officers, who attended the first Security Policy Conference of ASEAN in Beijing, observe an anti-hijack drill conducted by Chinese special forces, Nov. 6, 2004.