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for evolving knowledge-based economy.<p><br> </td></tr> <TR valign=top><td></td> <TD valign=top><IMG SRC="/image1998/ball.gif" BORDER=0 width="15" height="12"></TD> <TD><a href=/english/199905/08/enc_990508001019_TopNews.html><font size=+1>Candidates for Macao SAR Chief Unveil Platforms<br> <br> </font></a>The two candidates for the office of the first chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) announced in Macao Friday their platforms, both promising to uphold the principle of "one country, two systems" after Macao's return to China.<p><br> </td></tr> <TR valign=top><td></td> <TD valign=top><IMG SRC="/image1998/ball.gif" BORDER=0 width="15" height="12"></TD> <TD><a href=/english/199905/08/enc_990508001023_TopNews.html><font size=+1>Chinese Scientists to Make 1st Arctic Trip<br> <br> </font></a>¡The Chinese government has decided to initiate the country's academic research in the Arctic area, and the first Arctic expedition by local scientists is scheduled to be 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