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News Archive --- Date:20050519


China

  • Chinese State Councilor meets Tonga Crown Prince (19:33, May 19)
  • China to build comprehensive capability for disaster reduction (19:33, May 19)
  • NPC vice chairman meets German parliamentary delegation (19:32, May 19)
  • NBS solicits public opinion on law amendment (19:32, May 19)
  • Premier Wen calls for rejuvenating old industrial base in northeast China (18:40, May 19)
  • FM spokesman: China "will never accept" Japan's unilateral moves on Diaoyu Islands (18:37, May 19)
  • FM spokesman: China opposes weapons in space (18:36, May 19)
  • Belgian King Albert II, Uzbek President, Croatian PM to visit China (17:01, May 19)
  • Palestinian leader concludes China tour (16:24, May 19)
  • Income gap between the poor and other groups widens (16:08, May 19)
  • CPC publicity chief meets US movie association chairman (15:45, May 19)
  • Sudanese minister of external affairs starts China visit (15:42, May 19)
  • Icelandic president leaves Beijing for Shanghai (13:02, May 19)
  • Prodi appeals for dialogue to solve China-EU problems (08:25, May 19)
  • China, EU discuss strategic partnership (07:43, May 19)
  • Chinese FM meets Palestinian counterpart (07:42, May 19)
  • Palestinian leader's dream: an independent state, a normal life (14:12, May 19)
  • Icelandic president: China visit "historic" (08:21, May 19)
  • Chinese Minister of Commerce: US restriction on Chinese textile " unwise" (07:45, May 19)
  • China to severely punish corruption in financial sector (07:44, May 19)
  • Chinese State Councilor meets Palestinian leader Abbas (07:41, May 19)
  • All 3,000 police chiefs to hold face-to-face meetings with petitioners in 3 months (07:46, May 19)
  • NPC vice chairman meets Icelandic president (07:47, May 19)
  • Chinese president, Palestinian leader hold talks  (09:40, May 19)
  • China to enhance economic cooperation with Palestine: Premier  (09:42, May 19)
  • South Pacific island kingdom Tonga opens embassy in China (08:06, May 19)
  • EU helps China train 14,000 experts in village affairs (08:17, May 19)
  • China to create better conditions for foreign investors, Premier  (09:44, May 19)
  • Senior CPC official meets German parliament members (08:04, May 19)
  • More efforts needed for long-term cross-Straits stability: US expert (08:15, May 19)
  • Premier Wen meets Icelandic president  (09:41, May 19)
  • Foreigners at Fortune forum appreciate China's efforts in IPR protection (08:09, May 19)
  • China to further help ethnic minorities with small population (08:01, May 19)
  • CPC official of SW municipality given 15 years of jail term for taking bribes (08:22, May 19)



  • Business

  • Sri Lanka, Iran enter oil deal (19:34, May 19)
  • E. China city to hold international tea trade fair (19:31, May 19)
  • China launches its first FTA feasibility study with a European country (19:29, May 19)
  • Audi to recall defective vehicles in China (19:27, May 19)
  • Current oil prices acceptable for producers, consumers: OPEC president (19:25, May 19)
  • China to further opens up banking sector (18:42, May 19)
  • Hong Kong banks announces interest rate hike (16:58, May 19)
  • Macao goods exported via mainland (16:52, May 19)
  • Farm produce market in Quanzhou links Fujian, Taiwan (16:40, May 19)
  • Import/export of Pan-Pearl River Delta exceeds $100 bln in Q1 (16:31, May 19)
  • Industrial production rose 16 percent in April (16:28, May 19)
  • China's commercial banks gear up for going public overseas (16:12, May 19)
  • Bids invitation of 3 power stations tops 11.7 bln yuan  (15:44, May 19)
  • China's urban fixed asset investment up 25.7 percent in Jan-Apr (15:45, May 19)
  • China Focus: Soaring housing prices cool down amid complaints (15:44, May 19)
  • Venezuela to defend fair oil prices (15:43, May 19)
  • South China city planning new subways (15:42, May 19)
  • Macao agent to recall "energy drink" due to poison scare (15:41, May 19)
  • Sales agents of Taiwan drinks recall products in HK super markets (15:41, May 19)
  • Macao's revenue from gaming taxes rises 23 percent (15:40, May 19)
  • Premier Wen: China can sustain rapid growth (14:10, May 19)
  • Fortune Global Forum concluded in Beijing (15:24, May 19)
  • Overseas listings are choices of all Chinese commercial banks, top regulator (13:52, May 19)
  • China says US, European blame unfair, urges earlier settlement of textile trade dispute (13:51, May 19)
  • E. China province expands cooperation with EU (13:50, May 19)
  • India gets 3.75 bln USD in foreign investment in 2004 (13:50, May 19)
  • Ford launches conservation environmental grants in China for sixth year (13:49, May 19)
  • Chinese entrepreneurs more willing to shoulder social responsibilities (13:48, May 19)
  • Pfizer to introduce 20 new drugs to China in 5 years (13:48, May 19)
  • 2005 Fortune Global Forum brings profit (13:53, May 19)
  • First Northeast Asia & Bohai Bay-Rim International Business Festival opens in N. China city (13:56, May 19)
  • Sales agents of Taiwan drinks recall products in HK super markets (13:11, May 19)
  • CAO releases new debt restructuring scheme (11:23, May 19)
  • Wall Street stocks post best performance since mid-April (09:13, May 19)
  • US to impose new limits on Chinese clothing imports (09:12, May 19)
  • Crude oil prices slide to three-month low (09:11, May 19)
  • China gains rich experience in nuclear power construction (08:28, May 19)
  • China welcomes foreign investment in environmental protection (08:26, May 19)
  • HK to refine linked exchange rate system (08:24, May 19)
  • HK credit card charge-off amount falls (08:22, May 19)
  • Chinese companies should build brands, market firm senior official (08:17, May 19)
  • Cross-Straits agricultural cooperation forum opens in E. China (08:15, May 19)
  • May 18 embarrassing those predicting RMB appreciation on same day (08:09, May 19)



  • World

  • Israeli DM orders to use all means to prevent Palestinian mortar attacks (19:40, May 19)
  • Small plane crashes in Russia, pilot killed (19:38, May 19)
  • China's top legislator arrives in Perth, beginning visit to Australia (18:34, May 19)
  • Palestinian official accuses Israel of inciting violence  (18:35, May 19)
  • French DM says "no" vote would hurt EU defense policy (16:56, May 19)
  • US forms advance team on troop relocation (16:55, May 19)
  • Aichi Expo marks China's Day (16:52, May 19)
  • Arroyo offered to let Estrada go into exile: report (15:34, May 19)
  • Gunmen shot dead senior Iraqi oil ministry official  (14:30, May 19)
  • UK national arrested in Pakistan for al-Qaeda links (14:29, May 19)
  • Israeli army, Palestinians renew clash (14:29, May 19)
  • Violence continues in east Sri Lanka (14:28, May 19)
  • British national arrested in Pakistan for al-Qaeda links (13:20, May 19)
  • Billionaire developer Trump offers alternative plan for WTC site (13:13, May 19)
  • China's top legislator leaves Singapore for Australia (13:08, May 19)
  • Jia Qinglin arrives in Uruguay for official visit (13:40, May 19)
  • WHO confirms Ebola outbreak in Congo  (13:39, May 19)
  • Singapore PM warns of shrine visit (10:02, May 19)
  • Ex-Taliban Foreign Minister to seek office (09:48, May 19)
  • Japan calls for isles compromises with Russia (09:45, May 19)
  • Venezuela promises not to extradite anti-Castro man to Cuba (09:15, May 19)
  • Ousted Fujimori renews Peruvian identification (09:15, May 19)
  • Environment campaigners arrested at Dutch nuclear plant  (08:24, May 19)
  • China pledges sustainable urbanization for new century (09:09, May 19)
  • Mongolian president urges fair presidential election (08:26, May 19)
  • Negroponte sworn in as first US national intelligence chief  (08:28, May 19)
  • Inter-Korean talks to resume on Thursday  (08:36, May 19)
  • Vietnam, Bangladesh sign investment agreement (08:33, May 19)
  • Bush congratulates Kuwaiti women for vote rights (08:35, May 19)
  • Egypt awards honors to Chinese Arab scholars (08:32, May 19)
  • S. Africa finalizes new immigration regulations (08:31, May 19)
  • EC chief calls on French to vote "yes" on constitution (08:30, May 19)
  • EU-China partnership "makes miracle", says EU official (08:07, May 19)
  • China's top legislator meets Singapore PM (08:18, May 19)
  • China, Singapore should explore new cooperative spheres, says top Chinese legislator (08:18, May 19)
  • EU troika, Iran to hold nuclear talks in Brussels (08:16, May 19)
  • Interview: Moussa urges for thorough debates over UN reforms (09:07, May 19)
  • Sudan keen to cooperate with UN to handle Darfur conflict (09:08, May 19)
  • Palestinian parliament okays new electoral law  (09:06, May 19)
  • More Canadians support ruling Liberal Party  (09:05, May 19)
  • Islamic group sets deadline for releasing Italian aid worker in Kabul (08:16, May 19)
  • Japan, US to work on measures about military contingencies (09:04, May 19)
  • Hamas, Israeli army renew clash  (09:08, May 19)
  • Bodies of eight Iraqis found  (08:14, May 19)
  • China's top legislator meets Singaporean president (08:10, May 19)
  • Chinese vice premier calls for active Sino-Japanese economic ties (08:11, May 19)
  • Russia says ready for more talks with Georgia on military bases (08:12, May 19)
  • Roundup: Wary Iraqis welcome Iranian FM visit (08:13, May 19)



  • Opinion

  • UN reform should aim at long-term interest (17:07, May 19)
  • An early realization of Middle East peace is expected (16:38, May 19)



  • Sports

  • China to defend Asian volleyball title (16:48, May 19)
  • Thailand to host Asian men's senior volleyball championship (16:48, May 19)
  • Nash helps Suns over Dallas in Game Five (15:27, May 19)
  • One killed, 3 injured in Nepal's Annapurna mountain (15:21, May 19)
  • Oldest existing FA Cup up for auction (14:08, May 19)
  • Duncan earns eighth-straight All-NBA selection (13:47, May 19)
  • Beckham admits disappointment instead of failure (16:48, May 19)
  • NBA says labor negotiations stalled (16:49, May 19)
  • Peng Shuai reaches Strasbourg International quarterfinals (08:50, May 19)
  • Ivanchuk wins Elite Group in Capablanca chess contest (08:46, May 19)
  • Stern proposes tougher testing policies (08:44, May 19)
  • Figo applauds Sporting Lisbon despite defeat against CSKA (08:38, May 19)
  • South Korean taekwondo team set to tour Zimbabwe  (08:37, May 19)
  • Mountaineers to start last spurt to Mount Qomolangma (09:27, May 19)
  • Hooligan remanded for football violence in Cyprus (08:24, May 19)
  • Chelsea in chase for Eto'o (08:22, May 19)
  • US lawmakers push baseball union to adopt tougher doping (08:19, May 19)
  • US sport bosses ensure dope cheats to be caught (08:16, May 19)
  • Fired Chinese coach accuses his players of match fixing (08:12, May 19)
  • Shenzhen has given in to "ruffian" players (08:10, May 19)
  • Badminton to launch Masters (08:05, May 19)



  • Science & Technology

  • Chinese mountaineers climbing toward summit of Mount Qomolangma (16:45, May 19)
  • Scientists develop model to forecast tomorrow's earthquake (15:51, May 19)
  • Largest shank fossil of dinosaur recovered in Inner Mongolia  (15:54, May 19)
  • NASA to conduct new shuttle tanking test Friday (14:04, May 19)
  • China to begin using 3G technology for mobile telecom before 2008: minister (13:59, May 19)
  • Laser altimeter developed for lunar orbiter (14:02, May 19)
  • HKSAR gov't prepares to invest HK$7.9b in educational reform (08:36, May 19)



  • Life

  • Chinese family: advancing from tradition to modernity (16:33, May 19)
  • Nine arrested for connection with policeman's death (16:19, May 19)
  • Child traffickers given death sentence in NW China (16:10, May 19)
  • China, Bangladesh open first direct flight (13:58, May 19)
  • Air Macau opens 2nd daily flight on Macao-Beijing route (13:58, May 19)
  • Airfreighter makes emergency landing in HK international airport (13:24, May 19)
  • Hong Kong to hold World Music Day  (13:21, May 19)
  • Emperor Qianlong's privy seal to be auctioned   (10:22, May 19)
  • Rare birds dine out at fishermen's expense (08:13, May 19)
  • Mainland's richest man purchases prime plots (08:18, May 19)
  • Farmers take to the stage  (08:24, May 19)
  • Party official given 15 years in jail for taking bribes  (08:25, May 19)
  • Water price in Beijing expected to go up  (08:26, May 19)
  • Four killed, 21 injured in chemical blast in E. China  (08:28, May 19)



  • Photo

    Taiwan fruits hot at cross-Straits trade fair

    Traders from southeast China's Taiwan Province pose for a picture at the Seventh Economic and Trade Fair Across the Taiwan Straits in Fuzhou, capital city of southeast China's Fujian Province, May 18, 2005. The first batch of fruits from Taiwan arrived at the Mawei Port in the province on May 15, following the visits to the mainland by Lien Chan, chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT), and James CY Soong, chairman of the People First Party (PFP).

    Chinese Vice Premier attends Urban Development Forum in Nagoya

    Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi speaks at the 21st Century Urban Development Forum in Nagoya, Japan, May 18, 2005. Wu told the forum that China will exert efforts to make its urbanization human-oriented and sustainable.

    Cannes Film Festival

    Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan (L) and Indian actress Mallika Sherawat pose during red carpet arrivals for director Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller's in-competition film "Sin City" at the 58th Cannes Film Festival May 18, 2005. (Reuters)

    International jewelry exhibition in Moscow

    A model shows jewellery at an international jewelry exhibition, opened in Moscow, Russia, on May 18, 2005.

    Track laying for Qinghai-Tibet railway expected to complete this year

    A Tibetan herdsman shows delight as a machine lays rail tracks for the Qinghai-Tibet Railway at the Damxung Railway Station in Damxung County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 18, 2005.

    Grand ceremony held in Hanoi to mark 115th birthday of Ho Chi Minh

    A man stands at a poster marking the 115th birthday of late Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, May 18, 2005. A grand ceremony was held in Hanoi on Wednesday to commemorate the 115th birthday of Ho Chi Minh, which falls on May 19.

    Chinese Premier meets Icelandic President

    Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) shakes hands with visiting Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson during a meeting in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 18, 2005.

    China's top legislator meet Singaporean president

    Wu Bangguo (L), chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, shakes hands with Singaporean President S. R. Nathan in Singapore May 18, 2005. Wu arrived in Singapore on May 17 for a three-day official good-will visit.

    China's top advisor meets columbian leaders

    Jia Qinglin (L), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC),meets with Zulema Del Carmen Jattin Corrales, speaker of Chamber of Representatives of Columbia in Bogota May 17, 2005.

    Chinese leaders meet with Palestinian leader

    Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) holds a welcome ceremony for visiting Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Beijing May 18, 2005.


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