2003 China Special Weapons News

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December

New launch pad built at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center PLA Daily 31 Dec 2003 -- At 3:20 pm on November 3, China's 18th recoverable scientific and technological experiment satellite was successfully launched into the space orbit from a newly built launching pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
China successfully launches "Probe No.1" PLA Daily 31 Dec 2003 -- China launched a high-altitude orbiting satellite into the preset orbit successfully Tuesday morning, using a Long March 2C/SM carrier rocket, according to witnesses at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China.
China appreciates Japan's statement on Taiwan issue PLA Daily 31 Dec 2003 -- China appreciated the Japanese government's statement on the Taiwan issue, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao here Tuesday.
China, ROK, Japan to cooperate over six-party talks PLA Daily 20 Dec 2003 -- China, South Korea and Japan agreed to enhance coordination over a new round of nuclear talks aiming to solve the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) nuclear issue here on Monday.
President: China to spare no efforts on peaceful reunification PLA Daily 26 Dec 2003 -- President Hu Jintao said Thursday that China will do its utmost with all sincerity to realize peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Straits.
CHINA/BLAST VOA 26 Dec 2003 -- Workers in southwestern China are seeking ways to cap a gas well that blew out Tuesday, releasing poisonous fumes that have killed at least 191 people.
CHINA GAS EXPLOSION VOA 25 Dec 2003 -- China says at least 191 people are dead following an explosion at a natural gas field in the southwestern city of Chongqing.
Constitution to embrace "Three Represents" and private property PLA Daily 23 Dec 2003 -- The important thought of "Three Represents" is to be written into China's constitution, along with the provision to safeguard the ownership of private property.
CHINA/U-S/TAIWAN VOA 21 Dec 2003 -- China has reiterated to the United States that it will never accept Taiwan independence, and has pledged to work for a peaceful reunification with the island.
CHINA/WMD VOA 20 Dec 2003 -- China says it is implementing new export restrictions on nuclear, biological and missile technologies. The measures are meant to stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
China, Russia to strengthen military cooperation PLA Daily 19 Dec 2003 -- Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov met with Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan on Thursday, during which they expressed readiness to further strengthen military cooperation between the two countries.
Military cooperation contributes to better Sino-Russian ties, say ministers PLA Daily 18 Dec 2003 -- Deepening the Sino-Russian strategic partnership in the spirit of good-neighborliness, mutual benefit and cooperation will be a diplomatic priority for both sides, said visiting Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan here Tuesday.
China issues document on policy of "three direct links" across Taiwan Straits PLA Daily 18 Dec 2003 -- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council Wednesday issued a document on China's policy on direct links in mail, transport and trade across the Taiwan Straits.
Policy on "three direct links" across the Taiwan Straits PLA Daily 18 Dec 2003 -- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council Wednesday issued a document on China's policy on direct links in mail, transport and trade across the Taiwan Straits. Following is the full text of the document, titled "Actively and Realistically Promote 'Three Direct Links' Across the Taiwan Straits by Reliance on the People and in the Interests of the People"
CHINA-NOKOR NUCLEAR VOA 18 Dec 2003 -- China has appointed a special envoy to push toward restarting negotiations on the North Korean nuclear crisis.
CHINA-TAIWAN VOA 17 Dec 2003 -- China says it will make preparations to crush any attempts by Taiwan to more toward independence. Officials accused the Taiwan leader of gambling with the island's stability.
Chinese FM denies helping Iraq military planning PLA Daily 17 Dec 2003 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao denied Tuesday that China had helped the Iraqi army make military plans to combat the US and Britain forces, saying such reports are totally "groundless".
Chinese defense minister leaves for Russia PLA Daily 16 Dec 2003 -- Chinese Minister of National Defense Cao Gangchuan left Beijing Monday for an official goodwill visit to the Russian Federation.
CHINA-TAIWAN VOA 16 Dec 2003 -- China is calling remarks by Taiwan's Vice President unreasonable after the Taiwanese official said the mainland is resorting to terrorist tactics by keeping hundreds of missiles pointed at the island. The exchange is the latest in an escalating war of words over the future of Taiwan.
Russia: Moscow Hosts Talks On Strengthening Chinese Military Ties RFE/RL 16 Dec 2003 -- Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan arrived in Moscow yesterday for a weeklong Russia visit aimed at strengthening the two countries' military cooperation -- particularly on arms sales.
CHINA-TAIWAN VOA 16 Dec 2003 -- China is calling remarks by Taiwan's Vice President unreasonable after the Taiwanese official said the mainland is resorting to terrorist tactics by keeping hundreds of missiles pointed at the island. The exchange is the latest in an escalating war of words over the future of Taiwan.
CHINA/NORTH KOREA-TALKS VOA 16 Dec 2003 -- China says talks on North Korea's nuclear program are not likely to resume as early as hoped, but officials in Beijing say progress is being made in setting up the next round of negotiations.
China identifies Eastern Turkistan terrorist organizations, terrorists PLA Daily 16 Dec 2003 -- China's Ministry of Public Security Monday issued a list of the first batch of identified "Eastern Turkistan" terrorist organizations and 11 members of the groups.
Premier Wen says his visit to US important, successful PLA Daily 15 Dec 2003 -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Wednesday afternoon that his visit to the United States was not only important, but also very successful.
CHINA / TERRORISM LIST VOA 15 Dec 2003 -- The Chinese government has come up with its own list of terrorist groups and is calling for international assistance to help fight them. Human-rights activists worry this list will be used to crackdown on Islamic minorities.
"Defensive referendum" aims at changing the status quo across the Taiwan Strait PLA Daily 12 Dec 2003 -- Chen Shui-bian, by nature, is the kind of man who doesn't care about belying his words with his acts, either will he care about keeping his words or about being totally unreasonable.
Premier meets Cheney, Stevens, Greenspan, Scowcroft PLA Daily 11 Dec 2003 -- Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday met here separately with US Vice President Richard Bruce Cheney, Ted Stevens, pro tempore president of the US Senate, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and former national security adviser Brent Scowcroft.
Transcript: Full text of speech by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at a dinner PLA Daily 11 Dec 2003 -- Following is the full text of the speech delivered by visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at a dinner hosted by nine American organizations in Washington on Tuesday
Chinese premier, US president meet on ties, int'l issues PLA Daily 11 Dec 2003 -- Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held talks with US President George W. Bush in the White House on Tuesday, and they exchanged views on China-US relations and some major international issues.
Premier Wen makes four proposals to promote Sino-US relations PLA Daily 11 Dec 2003 -- Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Tuesday that China and the United States are friends, not adversaries.
Bush Calls U.S., China "Partners in Diplomacy" Washington File 09 Dec 2003 -- The United States and China share many interests, including counter-terrorism, free trade, and peace and stability on the Korean peninsula, President Bush said in remarks welcoming Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to the White House on December 9.
U-S / CHINA VOA 09 Dec 2003 -- China's Prime Minister ends his Washington visit on an upbeat note, emphasizing the friendship between his country and the United States. Meanwhile, protesters demonstrated outside the venue -- both against and in favor of the Chinese government.
BUSH / CHINA / NORTH KOREA VOA 09 Dec 2003 -- China says it may be too early for a new round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear ambitions. The subject came up during talks (Tuesday) at the White House between President Bush and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao.
U.S.: Taiwan, Trade Top the Agenda As Bush Meets China's Wen In Washington RFE/RL 09 Dec 2003 -- Taiwan, North Korea and trade are set to be at the top of the agenda when U.S. President George W. Bush welcomes Chinese Prime Minster Wen Jiabao to the White House today for their first meeting.
Fischer to involve IAEA in sale of plutonium plant to China: press IRNA 09 Dec 2003 -- German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer, angry over the possible controversial sale of a plutonium facility to China, is now seeking to "involve the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)," The Frankfurter Rundschau reported Tuesday.
CHINA U-S VISIT VOA 07 Dec 2003 -- Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao has a list of issues to discuss on his first trip to Washington this week, and many observers think trade will be one of his priorities. But the Chinese government, and many of the country's citizens, think another topic will dominate Mr. Wen's meetings.
ROK, China Out to Push for Early 6-Way Talks Korea-net 05 Dec 2003 -- South Korea and China are working together for the realization of a second round of six-way talks aimed at easing the North Korean nuclear standoff, Unification Minister Jeong Se-hyun said on Thursday (Dec. 4).
Schroeder: nuke sale to China only with guarantees IRNA 05 Dec 2003 -- German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder on Friday affirmed that a prerequisite for the sale of a controversial nuclear facility to China would be to ensure that it isn`t abused for military purposes.
China and the Proliferation Security Initiative Washington File 04 Dec 2003 -- Proliferation Security Initiative: Next Experts Meeting, China's Role
First rotation of Chinese peacekeeping force in Congo PLA Daily 03 Dec 2003 -- Yesterday, the second batch of the Chinese peacekeeping force left Beijing for Congo (Kinshasa) by air to replace the first batch of the Chinese peacekeeping force.
Schroeder`s nuke concession to China sparks Green anger in Berlin IRNA 03 Dec 2003 -- Leading members of Germany`s influential Greens party, the junior coalition partner of the ruling Social Democrats, have expressed outrage over the possible sale of a nuclear facility to China, reports said Thursday.
CHINA / NOKOR TALKS VOA 04 Dec 2003 -- China says it is pressing ahead with plans to hold talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program in the near future, countering earlier published reports of a snag in preparations.
US urged to adhere to commitment on Taiwan China Daily 03 Dec 2003 -- China hopes the United States will strictly observe its commitment on the Taiwan question and clearly oppose any activity made by Taiwan authorities aimed at splitting China.
Guangdong to build largest nuke plant China Daily 03 Dec 2003 -- The country's biggest nuclear power plant is expected to be built in Yangjiang, a port city in South China's Guangdong Province.
PLA: Chen is to blame if war breaks out China Daily 03 Dec 2003 -- Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian will be held responsible if a war breaks out across the Straits; and separatists on the island will be treated the same way war criminals are dealt with elsewhere in the world.
China publishes white paper on non-proliferation China Daily 03 Dec 2003 -- The Information Office of the State Council, China's cabinet, published a White Paper on China's Non-Proliferation Policy and Measures Wednesday.
China's Non-Proliferation Policy and Measures Information Office of the State Council 03 Dec 2003 -- "To prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery is conducive to the preservation of international and regional peace and security, and compatible with the common interests of the international community. This hasbecome a consensus of the international community. Through protracted and unremitting efforts, the international community has established a relatively complete international non-proliferation regime, which has played a positive role in preventing and slowing down the proliferation of WMD and their means of delivery, and in safeguarding peace and security both regional and global."
CHINA-US-TAIWAN VOA 03 Dec 2003 -- China says its prime minister will push the United States to stop arms sales to Taiwan when he visits Washington next week.
CHINA-WMD VOA 03 Dec 2003 -- China is pledging to stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction, while at the same time saying it opposes unilateral efforts to limit weapons proliferation.
EU not to lift arms embargo on China IRNA 02 Dec 2003 -- The European Commission, the EU`s executive arm, said Tuesday that the European bloc cannot consider lifting an arms embargo before China shows progress on human rights.
China marks 60th anniversary of Cairo Declaration PLA Daily 02 Dec 2003 -- China on Monday marked the 60th anniversary of the Cairo Declaration, a historic document issued by the heads of China, the United States and Britain during World War II that establishes the legal basis for Taiwan as part of China.
TAIWAN CHINA VOA 02 Dec 2003 -- China is lashing out at pro-independence politicians in Taiwan, who it says are the biggest threat to peace and stability in the region.
November
Chinese peacekeepers to start for Liberia on Nov. 30 PLA Daily 28 Nov 2003 -- China's first team of peacekeepers to the west African nation of Liberia, composed of five policemen, will set off on Nov. 30, according to sources from the Ministry of Public Security (MPS).
Beijing in the dark about US case on spy China Daily 28 Nov 2003 -- The Foreign Ministry said Thursday that it knew nothing about a US case against a Chinese-born US resident once convicted by Beijing of spying for Taiwan, who this week pleaded guilty to illegally selling US technology to the mainland.
Beijing censures passing of referendum law China Daily 28 Nov 2003 -- Beijing has signalled strong opposition to Taipei's passage of a referendum law that finally creates a legal basis for future plebiscite on independence.
Validity of Cairo Declaration on Taiwan's status indisputable PLA Daily 28 Nov 2003 -- An article written by a Chinese international law expert has underlined the force and effect of the Cairo Declaration, which 60 years ago deemed Taiwan as an inalienable part of China.
TAIWAN / CHINA REAX VOA 28 Nov 2003 -- China is criticizing a new law passed by Taiwan's parliament that lets the island hold referendums on issues of sovereignty.
Taiwan warned of grave consequence of independence PLA Daily 27 Nov 2003 -- A Chinese official warned on Wednesday that the Chinese government would not tolerate continued attempts by Taiwan's Chen Shui-bian toward independence, and any attempt to split China would bring disaster to the people of Taiwan.
U-S / CHINA VOA 26 Nov 2003 -- A Chinese-born U-S resident has pleaded guilty to illegally selling high-tech equipment to China that can be used in weapons systems.
Official: Push for independence risky China Daily 26 Nov 2003 -- A Chinese official warned Wednesday if Taiwan authorities attempted to create a legal basis for Taiwan independence by the use of referendum or writing a constitution, China would make strong reactions.
China, DPRK conduct productive consultations on second round of six-party talks PLA DDaily 26 Nov 2003 -- China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) recently conducted productive and timely consultations on the preparations for the second round of six-party talks, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao here Tuesday.
DPRK Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Chinese Officials Concerned KCNA 26 Nov 2003 -- Kim Yong Il, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs, separately met Member of the Chinese State Council Tang Jiaxuan, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing and Vice-Ministers of Foreign Affairs Dai Bingguo and Wang Yi and conversed with them over the issue of the bilateral relations and matters of mutual concern in Beijing between Nov. 22 and 24.
CHINA-TAIWAN VOA 26 Nov 2003 -- China is continuing its verbal attack on Taiwan while at the same time urging the island's government to allow direct flights to the mainland.
Taiwan question to head premier's US visit China Daily 25 Nov 2003 -- As the most important and sensitive issue in the Sino-US relationship, the Taiwan question will be high on the agenda between Premier Wen Jiabao and US leaders during his upcoming visit to the United States, according to the Foreign Ministry.
One-China principle defies all challenges: Chinese premier PLA Daily 24 Nov 2003 -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said the Chinese government's position on upholding the one-China principle "is rock firm and defies all challenges," and the Chinese people "will not sit by and do nothing faced with provocative activities aimed at splitting the motherland."
China Premier Issues Fresh Warning on Taiwan VOA 23 Nov 2003 -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao warns that China will not accept any move toward independence by Taiwan. The Chinese premier said that by discussing a referendeum on a new constitution, Taiwanese leaders are clearly stepping up efforts to make the breakaway island republic an independent country. He called such discussions a "deliberate provocation."
Commentary: Pro-separatists' move risky China Daily 21 Nov 2003 -- The schedule for the new constitution, which is expected to provide Chen a "legal" basis for independence, is essentially the schedule for Chen to separate Taiwan from China.
US urged to be straight on one China China Daily 20 Nov 2003 -- Breaking its decades-old practice of limiting a Taiwan leader's activities in the United States to an unofficial level, Washington gave Chen unprecedented access to the media and freedom to travel during his recent stopover in New York. Later while attending a centennial celebration in Panama, US Secretary of State Colin Powell shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with Chen. It was the highest-level contact between the United States and Taiwan since Washington cut diplomatic ties with the island in 1979 and recognized Beijing.
Chen's plan a blueprint for disaster China Daily 20 Nov 2003 -- It is time for the United States to re-orient its policy towards cross-Straits relations and rid Taiwan separatists of any expectation for foreign involvement in a potential cross-Straits conflict.
CHINA-TAIWAN VOA 19 Nov 2003 -- China has delivered an unusually harsh message to Taiwan's leaders, warning it will use force if the island pursues independence from the mainland.
Warning shot fired on Taiwan conspiracy China Daily 18 Nov 2003 -- The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council strongly warned Monday that Chen's risky activities are gradually dragging 23 million Taiwan compatriots into a dangerous abyss.
CHINA-TIBET VOA 18 Nov 2003 -- China recently conducted military exercises in Tibet, in what officials say was an anti-terrorist drill. A Chinese official say the exercises were meant to keep forces ready for a crackdown on what he called separatists allied with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.
CHINA-INDIA EXERCISE VOA 14 Nov 2003 -- China and India held their first joint naval exercises Friday. As V-O-A's Luis Ramirez reports from Beijing, the training drill is a part of China's efforts to build stronger ties with its South Asian neighbor.
CHINA TAIWAN VOA 13 Nov 2003 -- China is stepping up its rhetoric against Taiwan, accusing the island's government of moving further toward independence.
CHINA-NOKOR TALKS VOA 13 Nov 2003 -- Efforts to restart talks on ending the North Korean nuclear crisis are intensifying. Diplomats say China is preparing to send an envoy to Pyongyang this month to begin preparations for the next round of talks.
Official: Taiwan pushed to brink of danger China Daily 12 Nov 2003 -- Beijing stands ready to model future cross-Straits economic co-operation on the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between the mainland and Hong Kong.
ROK, China Fine-Tune Approach to 6-Way Talks Korea-net 11 Nov 2003 -- North Korea and the United States must go to the second round of six-way talks with negotiable proposals if the forum is to yield tangible results towards settling the nuclear crisis, visiting Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo said on Monday (Nov. 10). Dai made the points when he met with Foreign Affairs-Trade Minister Yoon Young-kwan and Unification Minister Jeong Se-hyun on the second day of his visit to Seoul.
CHINA/KOREA TALKS VOA 11 Nov 2003 -- China says multi-party talks to end the North Korean nuclear crisis may get under way in the next month.
CHINA/KOREAS VOA 10 Nov 2003 -- A high-level Chinese diplomat is expressing fresh optimism about the prospects for resolving the North Korean nuclear crisis. China's vice foreign minister told reporters today that he hopes Beijing's diplomacy will bear fruit in the coming year.
CHINA / NORTH KOREA TALKS VOA 09 Nov 2003 -- China's Vice Foreign Minister is in South Korea, a first stop on a trip that will also take him to Japan for discussions on regional security issues, including the year-long nuclear standoff with North Korea.
Powell-China-Korea VOA 07 Nov 2003 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wang Yi told U-S Secretary of State Colin Powell Friday that preparations have begun for a new set of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program. No date for the talks was announced but a Powell spokesman said the Secretary is "optimistic" about prospects for further negotiations.
EDITORIAL: POWELL ON U.S. AND CHINA VOA 07 Nov 2003 -- The U.S. is committed to a relationship with China that is defined by mutual interests and not by disagreements. As Secretary of State Colin Powell said on November 5th, "Our two great countries are exploring new ways to cooperate on issues of worldwide concern, whether it be conflict management, combating terrorism, or energy." In the case of North Korea, the U.S. and China are in agreement that Pyongyang must comply with its international commitments and terminate its nuclear weapons programs.
CHINA / INDIA MILITARY EXERCISES VOA 06 Nov 2003 -- China and India are preparing to hold their first joint naval exercises. The drill marks an improvement in relations between the two neighbors.
India-China joint naval exercise off east China Sea soon IRNA 06 Nov 2003 -- Three frontline warships of Indian Navy will carry out a search and rescue exercise with the marine units of the Chinese Navy on Friday on the east China Sea.
POWELL-CHINA VOA 05 Nov 2003 -- Secretary of State Colin Powell has reaffirmed the U-S commitment to a "one-China" policy and assured Beijing the Bush administration has no "hidden agendas" with Taiwan. But in a policy seminar in Texas, Mr. Powell said the United States is concerned about a Chinese military buildup near Taiwan.
U-S-CHINA-TAIWAN VOA 04 Nov 2003 -- The United States Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to a one-China policy -- recognizing only Beijing -- after a brief conversation and handshake in Panama Monday between Secretary of State Colin Powell and Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian. The encounter figured in a phone conversation Tuesday between Mr. Powell and Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing.
Massage of Thanks from Wu Bangguo KCNA 14 Nov 2003 -- Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, and Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, received a message of thanks from Wu Bangguo, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, on Oct. 31.
CHINA-INTERNET DISSIDENT VOA 04 Nov 2003 -- Human-rights advocates say a prominent Chinese Internet activist is being put on trial in Beijing.
China to build Pakistan`s third nuclear reactor IRNA 03 Nov 2003 -- China will sign an agreement to build another 300 megawatt nuclear reactor in Pakistan, said a local newspaper here on Monday.
CHINA-PAKISTAN VOA 03 Nov 2003 -- China and Pakistan are expected to finalize a deal on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Pakistan's central Punjab province.
October
India, China to hold joint naval exercises soon: report IRNA 31 Oct 2003 -- Indian and Chinese navies will come together for the first time to conduct joint exercises in the middle of November, the press reported here on Friday.
DPRK and China Discuss Nuclear Issue KCNA 31 Oct 2003 -- The DPRK and Chinese sides discussed the nuclear issue between the DPRK and the U.S. while the Chinese state delegation is staying in the DPRK.
China to Provide Grant-in-Aid to DPRK KCNA 31 Oct 2003 -- The Chinese government decided to provide grant-in-aid to the DPRK.
Wu Bangguo Pays Courtesy Call on Premier of DPRK Cabinet KCNA 31 Oct 2003 -- Wu Bangguo, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, paid a courtesy call on Pak Pong Ju, premier of the DPRK Cabinet, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall today.
Wu Bangguo Refers to His Visit to DPRK KCNA 30 Oct 2003 -- Head of the Chinese state delegation Wu Bangguo who is member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China made public an arrival speech on Wednesday.
Wu Bangguo Pays Courtesy Call on Kim Yong Nam KCNA 30 Oct 2003 -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, met Wu Bangguo, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Mansudae Assembly Hall today.
Talks Held between Kim Yong Nam and Wu Bangguo KCNA 30 Oct 2003 -- Talks were held between Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, and Wu Bangguo, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall today.
Chinese State Delegation Arrives KCNA 30 Oct 2003 -- Chinese state delegation led by Wu Bangguo, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, arrived here today by air to pay an official goodwill visit to the DPRK at the invitation of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly and the Cabinet of the DPRK.
CHINA/E-U VOA 30 Oct 2003 -- A European Union delegation headed by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is in China for talks on trade and human rights.
CHINA-NORTH KOREA VOA 30 Oct 2003 -- Chinese state television says China and North Korea have agreed in principle to go ahead with plans for another round of six-way negotiations to end the North Korean nuclear crisis.
CHINA-NORTH KOREA VOA 29 Oct 2003 -- China's number two leader arrived in North Korea Wednesday amid continuing efforts to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis.
AMNESTY / E-U / CHINA VOA 28 Oct 2003 -- Amnesty International, the human-rights group, is urging the European Union to put pressure on China to improve its human-rights record. The group has issued a report citing a litany of human-rights abuses in China just two days before E-U leaders are to hold a summit in Beijing with their Chinese counterparts.
PENTAGON/CHINA VOA 27 Oct 2003 -- Chinese Minister of Defense Cao Gangchuan will meet this week at the Pentagon with Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, the first such high-level military contact in years.
CHINA/TAIWAN VOA 26 Oct 2003 -- China warned Taiwan's leaders that their call for a new constitution and a law that will permit referendums could be "disastrous for Taiwan." China fears these moves could produce a vote for the island's independence.
Wu's NK Visit Brightens Outlook for 6-Party Talks Korea-net 24 Oct 2003 -- China's parliamentary leader Wu Bangguo will visit Pyongyang next week to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and other senior Pyongyang figures to tackle pending issues including the nuclear crisis.
PAX CHINA VOA 24 Oct 2003 -- China's growing influence in Asia was on display during a series of regional gatherings this month. Experts say China's rising power profile could threaten the United States' long-time dominance in this part of the world.
Taiwan and China VOA 23 Oct 2003 -- For more than five decades, China and Taiwan have been entwined in a relationship fraught with tension and filled with promise. Up until 1979, China was intermittenly shelling Taiwanese islands off the coast of China, but these days the two countries are linked by trade and investment. Even so, an increasing number of Taiwan citizens think their country should declare independence even though Beijing has vowed to attack if Taiwan formally separates itself from the mainland.
Chinese State Delegation to Visit DPRK Soon KCNA 23 Oct 2003 -- A Chinese state delegation led by Wu Bangguo, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, will soon pay an official goodwill visit to the DPRK at the invitation of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly and the Cabinet of the DPRK.
CHINA-NOKOR DIPLOMACY VOA 23 Oct 2003 -- China says it is sending a high-level official to North Korea next week as it continues its efforts to mediate a solution to the North Korean nuclear crisis.
Two Chinese navy ships visit Guam 7th Fleet Release 22 Oct 2003-- Two naval vessels from the People’s Republic of China made a port visit here Oct. 22. The ships are on a goodwill cruise with approximately 550 Sailors making a first-ever visit to Guam.
China Still Needs to Work on Export Controls, U.S. Official Says Washington File 20 Oct 2003 -- Commerce Dept.'s Juster also describes India, transshipment hub initiatives
CHINA/JAPAN/NOKOR VOA 20 Oct 2003 -- Chinese President Hu Jintao said the issue of Japanese citizens kidnapped by North Korea is a matter that must be settled between the two countries.
CHINA U-S HEALTH VOA 19 Oct 2003 -- The United States is asking China to be more open in its reporting of disease figures, including those on AIDS and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.
U.S. Reiterates Support for Taiwan Democracy, One-China Policy Washington File 18 Oct 2003 -- In an October 18 statement, the United States stressed its support for free and fair elections as Taiwan approaches its third democratic election for president in 2004.
CHINA-COMMUNISTS VOA 14 Oct 2003 -- Leaders of China's communist party have wrapped up an annual gathering with plans to reform the country's constitution and adopt further market reforms.
CHINA/COMMUNIST PARTY VOA 11 Oct 2003 -- Leaders of China's Communist Party have opened their annual conference in Beijing.
CHINA/COMMUNIST PARTY VOA 10 Oct 2003 -- Leaders of China's Communist Party hold (are holding) their annual conference in Beijing (starting on Saturday). The meeting will give new President Hu Jintao a chance to talk about the economic and electoral reforms he has in mind.
Iranian, Chinese commanders of popular forces hold security talks IRNA 10 Oct 2003 -- Commander of the Basij (volunteer forces) of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Mohammad Hejazi and Chinese Commander of popular forces Fan Shiao Guang here Friday held talks on the security matters.
CHINA / KOREAS VOA 09 Oct 2003 -- China is criticizing South Korea for closing its consulate in Beijing because it is overloaded with North Korean refugees.
CHINA / INDIA DISPUTE VOA 09 Oct 2003 -- After years of diplomatic standoffs, China and India this week appeared to be settling a dispute over the region of Sikkim. But there are indications China may be backing away from resolving the issue.
Grassley Urges China To Comply With Its Trade Obligations Washington File 07 Oct 2003-- Senator Chuck Grassley (Republican of Iowa), the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to the Minister of Commerce for the People's Republic of China October 7 requesting that China "make a serious effort to improve its compliance with its World Trade Organization obligations," according to a press release issued by the committee the same day.
Senate Passes Resolution Urging China To Release Rebiya Kadeer Washington File 07 Oct 2003-- The Senate passed a resolution October 3 calling on China to release immediately and unconditionally Rebiya Kadeer, a prominent businesswoman from China's Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.
CHINA / DEATH PENALTY VOA 02 Oct 2003-- In a move aimed at stopping a rising number of revenge killings, China is threatening to execute people caught buying and selling illegal rat poison
HONG KONG / SARS REPORT VOA 02 Oct 2003-- A report on Hong Kong's handling of its Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak concludes that health authorities were caught off guard - a situation the report says was compounded by China's early refusal to release accurate information on the disease
CHINA'S POLITICAL CHALLENGES VOA 01 Oct 2003-- In Focus China's new leadership. Chinese leader Hu Jintao (PRON: Hoo Jihn-Taow) has been in office for almost a year, but so far he has sent mixed signals on what direction he wants to take his country. Will President Hu open up China's political system in the same way his predecessors reformed China's economy?
CHINA-ELECTIONS VOA 01 Oct 2003-- China's president is calling for more democratic elections and a greater public say in how leaders are chosen.
China Not a Market Economy Yet, Commerce Official Says Washington File 01 Oct 2003-- China's transformation from a non-market economy to one that operates fully on market principles is incomplete, says Grant Aldonas, under secretary of Commerce for International Trade.
U.S. Urges Pro-growth, Stability Policies for China, World Washington File 01 Oct 2003-- U.S. economic policy toward China -- including China's exchange rate regime -- is the same as its overall international economic strategy: Remove barriers and encourage pro-growth, pro-stability policies.
September
CHINA-DEMOS VOA 01 Oct 2003-- China's National Day celebrations were marred Wednesday when a man set fire to himself on Beijing's Tiananmen Square
CHINA-ECONOMIC REFORMS VOA 30 Sept 2003-- Leaders of China's communist party are due to hold their annual meeting next week. Analysts say at the top of the agenda will be plans to tackle the growing gap between rich and poor in the communist nation
N-Y / CHINESE EDITOR VOA 29 Sept 2003-- The founder and managing editor of the Beijing business news magazine, Caijing [Sai Jing], was honored in New York City on Monday for her investigative reports on corruption in China's financial markets and banking practices
HONG KONG TRADE AGREEMENT VOA 29 Sept 2003-- Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials have signed a trade agreement aimed at giving companies and professionals in Hong Kong a head-start over foreign competitors vying to establish a foothold in the huge and potentially lucrative Chinese market
JAPAN / CHINA WAR VOA 29 Sept 2003-- A Japanese court has awarded one-point-seven million dollars to a group of Chinese made ill by or lost family to chemicals weapons dumped in China by the Japanese Army during World War Two
Commission Vice Chairman Criticizes China's Trade Policies Washington File 25 Sept 2003-- U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Vice Chairman C. Richard D'Amato opened a hearing in Washington September 25 by noting that Congress had tasked the commission with investigating the "distorted transfer of U.S. economic treasure to Beijing" that has resulted from China's unfair trade practices.
Important for U.S. that China Play by Rules of Trade, Official Says Washington File 25 Sept 2003-- The stakes for the United States in seeing that China "plays by the rules" of foreign trade are large, because of the rapidly expanding role of China as a U.S. trading partner, a Commerce Department official says.
Non-compliance on WTO Commitments Could Hurt China's Trade Ties Washington File 25 Sept 2003-- If Beijing is failing to live up to its commitments to open the Chinese economy as part of the agreement for that nation's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), such non-compliance could exacerbate trade relations with the United States, according to the chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC).
China Not Fulfilling All WTO Commitments, USTR Says Washington File 24 Sept 2003-- China has made progress in fulfilling its commitments as part of its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO, but it needs to do much more in the areas of intellectual property rights protection, agriculture and transparency, according to Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Charles Freeman III.
CHINA-INTERNET DISSIDENT VOA 24 Sept 2003-- Human rights advocates are blasting the apparent arrest in China of a dissident who posted his views on the Internet
CHINA-REGIONAL SECURITY VOA 23 Sept 2003-- Prime Ministers of China, Russia, and four nations of central Asia are agreeing to closer security and economic ties
U.S. Official Extols "Remarkable" Demonstration in Hong Kong Washington File 23 Sept 2003-- The U.S. Consul General in Hong Kong says "the remarkable expression of popular will" by the residents of the territory in their peaceful demonstration July 1 against new national security legislation "will go down in the books as perhaps the single most important event in Hong Kong's short political history since the handover in 1997."
I-O-M/CHINA VOA 20 Sept 2003-- A report by the Geneva-based International Organization for Migration shows that the number of Chinese nationals migrating to Europe has increased dramatically over the past decade
CHINA/US/WTO VOA 18 Sept 2003-- China is rebuffing allegations by the United States that it has been backsliding on trade agreements. The accusations come two years after China joined the World Trade Organization
CHINA-JAPAN PETITION VOA 18 Sept 2003-- Painful memories of World War Two are being revisited in China. Activists in Beijing demanded that the Japanese government pay reparations for chemical weapons abandoned by its troops nearly six-decades ago
CHINA/SECURITY VOA 17 Sept 2003-- China is preparing to host the prime ministers of six nations that are working to develop a cooperative security group in Central Asia.
Evans Notes China's Shortcomings on Trade Commitments Washington File 15 Sept 2003-- In a speech before the Detroit Economic Club in Michigan September 15, Commerce Secretary Don Evans said the Bush administration feels China is falling short in meeting its trade commitments.
China and Tibet VOA 11 Sept 2003-- The Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, is currently visiting the United States. He met with President Bush and was praised on Capitol Hill. His visit comes at a time of new momentum in Tibet-China relations. The two sides have met twice in the last year. What might these meeting mean for Tibet's future?
CONGRESS CHINA VOA 11 Sept 2003-- A top Bush administration official briefed lawmakers on the status of U-S China relations Thursday. Assistant Secretary of State James Kelly told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that bilateral relations have improved in recent years, but he said the United States remains concerned about China's actions relating to human rights, Taiwan and proliferation.
Kelly, in Senate Testimony, Highlights U.S.-China Cooperation Washington File 11 Sept 2003-- Both China and the United States know it is in their mutual self-interest to have a bilateral relationship that is "pragmatic, based on mutual respect, and focused on furthering peace and stability in the world," according to Assistant Secretary of State James Kelly.
CHINA U-S MILITARY VOA 11 Sept 2003-- China is blasting a U-S report on Chinese military power as groundless
CONGRESS / CHINA / CURRENCY VOA 10 Sept 2003-- Members of Congress have introduced legislation aimed at punishing China for failing to increase the value of its currency and for what lawmakers call unfair trade practices
Proposed Resolution Calls for Market-Based Valuation of Yuan Washington Fiel 10 Sept 2003-- A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a resolution calling on China to allow its currency to have its value determined by market forces and not by government fiat.
CHINA/SARS VOA 10 Sept 2003-- Officials in China, bracing for a possible recurrence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, are urging the people of the capital to be vaccinated against influenza
ASIA SARS VOA 10 Sept 2003-- Singapore officials say a man with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome probably contracted the disease in the medical research laboratory where he worked
CHINA-POVERTY VOA 09 Sept 2003-- The World Bank is calling for China's leaders to do more to narrow the growing gap between rich and poor
CHINA-TAIWAN POLITICS VOA 08 Sept 2003-- China is denouncing Saturday's massive pro-independence rally in Taiwan, while Chinese official media are giving different accounts of a much smaller pro-unification rally Sunday
LACHMAN-CHINA VOA 04 Sept 2003-- The rate of currency exchange between countries has a tremendous effect on whether a country is a successful exporter or finds it difficult to compete economically. Dr. Desmond Lachman, a resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses with VOA NewsLine host David Borgida U.S. efforts to pressure China to change its currency policies.
Snow Says U.S. Committed to Growing China Trade Relationship Washington File 03 Sept 2003-- The United States "is committed to a growing, healthy and mutually beneficial trade relationship with China," says U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow.
AIDS CHINA VOA 03 Sept 2003-- In a new report, Human Rights Watch says China's AIDS epidemic not only constitutes a health crisis but also a human rights disaster.
CHINA-ECONOMY VOA 03 Sept 2003-- The U-S Treasury Secretary says China has promised to eventually relax controls on its currency, but he says Chinese officials are giving no timetable.
DALAI LAMA / U-S VISIT VOA 02 Sept 2003-- The spiritual leader of Tibet, the Dalai Lama, will soon begin a visit to the United States that will take him to five cities (San Francisco, Bloomington, Washington D-C, N-Y City and Boston), including Washington
CHINA-U-S CURRENCY VOA 02 Sept 2003-- Pressure is growing on China to re-value its currency, with the International Monetary Fund now urging Beijing to remove strict controls on its exchange rate
CHINA-MILITARY VOA 01 Sep 2003 -- China has announced more cuts to its military, currently the largest standing armed force in the world.
August
U-N/NUCLEAR BAN VOA 31 Aug 2003 -- Pressure is mounting on the United States and China to ratify a nuclear test ban treaty that would ban all nuclear explosions.
Iran, China review expansion of mutual ties IRNA 26 Aug 2003 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi conferred here Tuesday with the Chinese Deputy Prime Minister and the Chinese Head of Iran-China Economic Commission Wu Yi on expansion of economic and industrial cooperation.
China hails Iran`s readiness to strengthen cooperation with IAEA IRNA 26 Aug 2003 -- China welcomes Iran`s readiness to strengthen cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), President Hu Jintao said.
Chinese FM terms Tehran-Beijing ties as positive IRNA 26 Aug 2003 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing here on Tuesday, terming Tehran-Beijing ties as positive, expressed China`s satisfaction with further expansion of mutual relations and lauded Iran`s efforts to the effect.
Iranian, Chinese FMs stress promotion of Tehran-Beijing ties IRNA 26 Aug 2003 -- Iran and China discussed here Tuesday bilateral relations and other issues of mutual interests as well as key regional and international developments.
Delegates Begin to Arrive for Six-Way Talks Korea-net 26 Aug 2003 -- Representatives of countries participating in the first round of six-way talks aimed at resolving North Korea's nuclear weapons program started to arrive here Monday (Aug. 25).
KOREA TALKS UPDATE VOA 26 Aug 2003 -- As representatives of six nations prepare in Beijing to discuss North Korea's nuclear-weapons program, China says it will oppose sanctions against the North.
KOREA TALKS VOA 26 Aug 2003 -- China is calling for North Korea's security concerns to be addressed when six nations gather in Beijing Wednesday to discuss the North's nuclear weapons program.
RED CROSS/CHINA FLOODS VOA 24 Aug 2003 -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies says the situation for nearly four-million people in China remains dire, one-month after severe floods hit 26 Chinese provinces. The agency says 150-million people have been affected by the floods.
Chinese Military Delegation Winds Up Its Visit to DPRK KCNA 23 Aug 2003 -- The high-level military delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army led by Colonel General Xu Caihou, director of the General Political Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army who is member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and member of its Central Military Commission, left here today after winding up its five-day visit to the DPRK.
Protocol Signed between DPRK and China KCNA 22 Aug 2003 -- A protocol of the 39th meeting of the Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation was signed with due ceremony between the governments of the DPRK and China in Pyongyang today.
CHINA/NOKOR REFUGEES VOA 22 Aug 2003 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists is demanding that China release two South Korean journalists arrested in Shanghai this month. The two were detained while covering an attempt by North Korean refugees to gain asylum.
U-S-CHINA HUMAN RIGHTS VOA 21 Aug 2003 -- The Bush administration went public Thursday with criticism of China for what it says has been "backsliding" on its human rights performance. Officials say China has failed to fulfill promises made at a U-S-Chinese human rights dialogue late last year.
CHINA / SARS VOA 21 Aug 2003 -- The World Health Organization is bracing for what it says could be a new outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome later this year.
Gift to Kim Jong Il from CPLA High-Level Delegation KCNA 20 Aug 2003 -- Leader Kim Jong Il received a gift from the high-level military delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (CPLA) on a visit to the DPRK.
High-level Military Delegation of China Arrives KCNA 19 Aug 2003 -- A high-level military delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army led by Colonel General Xu Caihou, director of the General Political Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army who is member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and member of its Central Military Commission, arrived here today.
Jo Myong Rok Meets Chinese Military Delegation KCNA 19 Aug 2003 -- Vice Marshal of the Korean People's Army Jo Myong Rok, first vice-chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and director of the KPA General Political Department, today met and had a conversation with the high-level military delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army led by Colonel General Xu Caihou, director of the General Political Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army who is member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and member of its Central Military Commission.
High-level Military Delegation of China to Visit DPRK KCNA 18 Aug 2003 -- A high-level military delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army will soon visit the DPRK.
CHINA / HOWARD / NOKOR VOA 18 Aug 2003 -- Australian Prime Minister John Howard is throwing his country's full support behind the upcoming talks on North Korea's nuclear program set for next week in Beijing. Mr. Howard stressed the pivotal role China can play in resolving the dispute.
CHINA EARTHQUAKE VOA 17 Aug 2003 -- Scores of aftershocks were felt after a strong earthquake hit China's remote northern province of Inner Mongolia Saturday. Two people were killed and thousands of homes destroyed.
CHINA/SARS VOA 16 Aug 2003 -- China's last two SARS patients have been released from the hospital in Beijing, bringing to an end an outbreak of disease that killed 349 people in the country. But officials are warning that the disease could reappear.
China Modernizes Its Air, Sea and Land Military Capabilities AFPS 15 Aug 2003 -- When the People's Republic of China announced a 17.5 percent or $3 billion increase in spending for defense modernization in March of 2002, it brought the publicly reported total to $20 billion according to a Pentagon report.
ROK, China Fine-Tune for NK Nuke Talks Korea-net 14 Aug 2003 -- South Korea and China on Wednesday (Aug. 13) fine-tuned their stances ahead of the first round of six-way talks over North Korea's nuclear weapons program, which will be held on Aug. 27-29 in Beijing.
NORTH KOREA / TALKS VOA 14 Aug 2003 -- China and South Korea have confirmed that six-nation talks on North Korea's nuclear programs will take place in Beijing later this month.
Yoon, Li to Coordinate on 6-Way Talks Korea-net 13 Aug 2003 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing will arrive here on Wednesday (Aug. 13) for further consultations with South Korean officials on the six-way North Korea nuclear talks to be held in Beijing the last week of this month.
CHINA-JAPAN WEAPONS VOA 13 Aug 2003 -- The Chinese government is demanding that Japan shoulder responsibility after a number of people in northeastern China were sickened by poison gas left by Japanese troops during the Second World War.
CHINA/MINE VOA 12 Aug 2003 -- China's long list of miners killed while working has grown with another deadly accident in Shanxi Province. The incident focuses new attention on the tough task Beijing faces in ensuring miner safety.
TURMOIL IN HONG KONG VOA 12 Aug 2003 -- In Hong Kong last month, massive pro-democracy demonstrations erupted after the Beijingcontrolled government tried to restrict civil liberties. Now, authorities in Hong Kong are cautiously trying to reintroduce the same controversial political reforms that sparked such pro-democracy protests in the first place. In this Dateline report, analysts say that Beijing worries that Hong Kong's political turmoil may spill over to the mainland.
China's PLA Sees Value in Pre-emptive Strike Strategy AFPS 11 Aug 2003 -- The military strategy of "shock and awe" used to stun the Iraqi military in the opening campaign of Operation Iraqi Freedom might be used by the Chinese if military force is needed to bring Taiwan back under communist control.
6-Way Nuke Talks Likely Between Aug. 25-31 Korea-net 11 Aug 2003 -- Six-way talks aimed at resolving the standoff over the North Korea's nuclear weapons program will probably be held the last week of this month in Beijing, diplomatic sources in Seoul and Beijing said.
CHINA/JAPAN VOA 11 Aug 2003 -- China and Japan have marked the 25th anniversary of their shared friendship treaty, but some individual concerns - including chemical weapons apparently left in China by the Japanese during World War Two - cropped up during a high-level exchange of visits.
CHINA/JAPAN/NORTH KOREA VOA 10 Aug 2003 -- An energetic round of diplomatic activity continues in preparation for six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Diplomats from China, Japan and Russia are on the road for planning meetings.
DPRK and China Exchange Views on Six-Party Talks KCNA 09 Aug 2003 -- Kang Sok Ju, first vice-minister of foreign affairs of the DPRK, today met and had a talk with a delegation of the Chinese Foreign Ministry led by vice-minister Wang Yi.
CHINA/JAPAN/NORTH KOREA VOA 09 Aug 2003 -- Chinese, Japanese and South Korean officials are shuttling around the region ahead of multi-nation talks on North Korea's nuclear program. A senior Chinese official says the talks in Beijing will be held later this month.
Bonner Says China Will Help with Container Security Washington File 05 Aug 2003 -- Customs Commissioner Robert Bonner told reporters in Hong Kong August 1 that China's agreement in principle three days earlier to join the U.S. Container Security Initiative (CSI) means the program will soon cover ports that ship approximately two-thirds of all containers headed to the United States.
HONG KONG/POLITICS VOA 04 Aug 2003 -- Beijing has approved new financial and security secretaries for Hong Kong. Their predecessors resigned last month amid the territory's biggest political crisis since it returned to Chinese sovereignty in 1997.
CHINA U-S DISSIDENT VOA 04 Aug 2003 -- A U-S-based Chinese dissident went on trial Monday in Beijing for alleged spying. The case of scholar Yang Jianli is drawing concern from members of the U-S Senate and from U-N human rights officials.
Establishing "One China" Policy Could Be Peaceful or Forceful AFPS 01 Aug 2003 -- The People's Republic of China would prefer to resolve the issue of Taiwan's independence peacefully, even as leaders of the communist country seek military options to enforce its policy of "One China," cites a Defense Department report.
CHINA MISSILES / TAIWAN VOA 01 Aug 2003 -- Beijing is denouncing a Pentagon report that says China is pointing more missiles at rival Taiwan in case of a future conflict. Chinese officials call the report an excuse for the United States sell more weapons to Taiwan.
CHINA/DISSIDENT TRIAL VOA 01 Aug 2003 -- Western politicians and diplomats will be watching closely next week when a U-S resident goes on trial in Beijing on charges of spying. Chinese democracy activist Yang Jianli was arrested last April while traveling in China with a false passport.
July
Beijing Leaders Believe U.S. "Poses a Challenge," Pentagon Report Says AFPS 31 Jul 2003 -- While China seeks to benefit from trade and technology "interactions" with the United States, Beijing leaders still believe the U.S. poses a "significant," long-term challenge, according to a DoD report released to Congress July 30.
China Sees U.S. as Long-term Challenge, Report Says Washington File 30 Jul 2003 -- A new Department of Defense (DoD)report to Congress on China's military strategy says that, while China interacts with the United States in order to benefit from U.S. trade and technology, "Beijing apparently believes that the United States poses a significant long-term challenge," especially with regard to Taiwan.
Report to Congress, Pursuant to the FY 2000 National Defense Authorization Act: ANNUAL REPORT ON THE MILITARY POWER OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA July 28, 2003 -- This annual report addresses (1) gaps in knowledge of China’s military power; (2) China’s grand strategy, security strategy, and military strategy; (3) developments in China’s military doctrine and force structure, to include developments in advanced technologies that would enhance China’s military capabilities; (4) China’s relations with the former Soviet Union; and, (5) the security situation in the Taiwan Strait. [PDF 725 Kb]
CHINA/TAIWAN/MISSILES VOA 31 Jul 2003 -- A new U-S military report says China is pointing more ballistic missiles at Taiwan and boosting military spending to prepare for a potential conflict with the rebellious island province.
China Should Tighten Missile Controls, U.S. Official Says Washington File 25 July 2003--The Chinese government needs to tighten its controls over missile proliferation, says Paula A. DeSutter, assistant secretary of State for verification and compliance.
NK, US Close to Agreeing on 5-Way Talks Korea-net 23 Jul 2003 -- The dates for trilateral talks between North Korea, the United States and China on the nuclear standoff and five-way talks including South Korea and Japan could be announced simultaneously, a senior Seoul official said on Tuesday (July 22).
CHINA/BLAIR UPDATE VOA 21 Jul 2003 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair says he has found a "far greater sense of urgency" among the Chinese leadership to resolve the question of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Mr. Blair said it was imperative that North Korea change its ways.
CHINA / BLAIR VOA 21 Jul 2003 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair is in China for talks on trade and how to solve the North Korean nuclear crisis. But his Asian tour continues to be dogged by the apparent suicide of a former British weapons inspector in a scandal over whether Mr. Blair's government overstated the threat from Iraqi weapons to justify the invasion.
Blair Arrives in China for Talks on North Korea VOA News 20 Jul 2003 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair is in Beijing, where he will meet with China's top leaders on the North Korean nuclear crisis.
HONG KONG / POLITICS VOA 20 Jul 2003 -- Having received the support of his superiors in Beijing, Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa now has to rebuild his depleted government and his credibility with the public. Mr. Tung has his work cut out for him.
CHINA/HONG KONG VOA 19 Jul 2003 -- China's top leaders have publicly renewed their support for Hong Kong's embattled chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, indicating that Mr. Tung will remain in office, despite pressure for him to resign. Chinese President Hu Jintao also reaffirmed his commitment to the passage of proposed national security legislation, which has caused widespread dissatisfaction among Hong Kong residents.
U-S-China-North Korea VOA 18 Jul 2003 -- A senior Chinese envoy Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo -- met top Bush administration officials in Washington Friday on Beijing's efforts to convene further talks on North Korea's nuclear program. The two sides agreed to continue pursuing a diplomatic solution, but there was no immediate announcement of a new round of talks with Pyongyang.
DPR of Korea: China tells Annan of encouraging nuclear talks; IAEA cites threat UN News Centre 18 Jul 2003 -- Even as China gave Secretary-General Kofi Annan an upbeat report on its latest demarche to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) over its decision to produce nuclear weapons, the United Nations nuclear watchdog today called the situation “currently the most immediate and most serious threat” to non-proliferation.
Senior US, Chinese Officials Hold Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program VOA News 18 Jul 2003 -- A senior Chinese envoy Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo met top Bush administration officials in Washington Friday on Beijing's efforts to arrange further talks on North Korea's nuclear program.
HONG KONG/POLITICS VOA 18 Jul 2003 -- A day after Hong Kong's leader, Tung Chee-Hwa, admitted to making mistakes in his six-year tenure, the head of Hong Kong's largest pro-China party says he will advocate popular elections of Hong Kong's next chief executive.
Hong Kong's Pro-China Party Pushes for Popular Elections VOA News 18 Jul 2003 -- A day after Hong Kong's leader, Tung Chee-hwa, admitted to making mistakes in his six-year tenure, the head of Hong Kong's largest pro-China party says he will advocate popular elections of Hong Kong's next chief executive.
U-S / CHINA / NORTH KOREA VOA 17 Jul 2003 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo holds talks with Secretary of State Colin Powell and other Bush administration officials Friday on efforts to revive talks on North Korea's nuclear program. The Chinese envoy will report on his mission to Pyongyang earlier this week.
Chinese Diplomat to Brief Powell on N. Korea Talks VOA News 17 Jul 2003 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo holds talks with Secretary of State Colin Powell and other Bush administration officials Friday on efforts to revive talks on North Korea's nuclear program. The Chinese envoy will report on his mission to Pyongyang earlier this week.
CHINA / NOKOR DIPLOMACY VOA 17 Jul 2003 -- China is intensifying diplomacy to resolve tensions over North Korea's nuclear weapons program - sending a top envoy to Washington just days after a visit to Pyongyang. China says the dispute is at a "critical" and "sensitive" stage.
HONG KONG POLITICS VOA 17 Jul 2003 -- Hong Kong's leader will meet with Beijing officials to discuss the territory's growing political crisis. The emergency talks were arranged following the resignation of both the financial and security ministers, and widespread public dissatisfaction with government policies.
BLAIR CHINA PREVIEW VOA 17 Jul 2003 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair holds talks in China about the North Korean nuclear crisis, Hong Kong politics, and post-war Iraq on Monday.
China to Send Envoy to US For Talks on North Korea VOA News 17 Jul 2003 -- China is intensifying its efforts to be a key player in resolving tensions over North Korea's nuclear weapons development program.
Hong Kong, Chinese Leaders to Meet Amidst Political Crisis VOA News 17 Jul 2003 -- Hong Kong's leader will meet with Beijing officials to discuss about the growing political crisis in the Chinese territory. Saturday's emergency talks follow the resignation of both the financial and security ministers, and widespread public dissatisfaction with government policies. The political uncertainty has put Hong Kong's financial markets on edge.
Hong Kong's Financial, Security Ministers Resign to Defuse Controversy VOA News 16 Jul 2003 -- Two of Hong Kong's most unpopular government officials have resigned suddenly.
HONG KONG/POLITICS VOA 16 Jul 2003 -- Two of Hong Kong's most unpopular government officials have resigned suddenly. The resignations come as Hong Kong's chief executive attempts to rebuild his battered credibility.
NOKOR/NUCLEAR VOA 16 Jul 2003 -- A wave of diplomatic activity is underway to bring North Korea's nuclear activities back to the negotiating table. U-S Secretary of State Colin Powell and Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing discussed the issue by telephone, while Australian Prime Minister John Howard took it up personally with Japanese leaders.
Diplomats Seek N. Korea Nuclear Talks VOA News 16 Jul 2003 -- A wave of diplomatic activity is underway to bring North Korea's nuclear activities back to the negotiating table. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing discussed the issue by telephone, while Australian Prime Minister John Howard took it up personally with Japanese leaders.
US, China Discuss North Korean Nuclear Standoff VOA News 16 Jul 2003 -- U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing have held talks on North Korea's nuclear ambitions. China's official Xinhua news agency said that the two agreed, in a phone conversation Wednesday morning, to keep in contact and exert efforts to further the "Sino-U.S. constructive and cooperative relationship." Xinhua gave no further details.
Weapon sales to Taiwan harm ties China Daily 16 Jul 2003 -- The latest weapons deal is just one of a string of moves by Washington to upgrade Taiwan's combat capability. It sends a wrong signal to the island's separatists and will only jeopardize the political foundations of Sino-US relations. It will, therefore, torpedo peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
US steps up relations with Taiwan China Daily 15 Jul 2003 -- Some pro-Taiwan forces in the United States, who have always clung to unilateralism and a Cold War mentality, have taken a series of moves in co-ordination with the Taiwan authorities' efforts to instigate separatism across the island, which are characterized by a policy of "de-Sinicization" and the encouragement of "sentiments of hostility" towards the mainland.
CHINA / NORTH KOREA UPDATE VOA 15 Jul 2003 -- China is stepping up diplomacy to resume talks aimed at cooling tensions over North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Those efforts include sending a presidential envoy to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.
N. Korea Leader Meets with Chinese Envoy VOA News 15 Jul 2003 -- A Chinese presidential envoy has met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il amid growing tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program. The meeting comes a week after South Korea's president appealed to China to use its influence with the North.
China Attempts to Stave Off Crisis Using Diplomacy with N. Korea VOA News 15 Jul 2003 -- China is stepping up diplomacy to resume talks aimed at cooling tensions over North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Those efforts include sending a presidential envoy to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.
EDITORIAL: HUMAN RIGHTS SLIPPAGE IN CHINA VOA 14 Jul 2003 -- Not long ago, hopes were raised in China that a limited step might be taken toward an open political system. Chinese newspaper editors were told that officials of the one-party Communist regime would announce that voters would be allowed to choose among competing candidates in local legislative elections. But the announcement was never made and no explanation was given.
HONG KONG CHINA VOA 14 Jul 2003 -- A Chinese state-owned newspaper has accused pro-democracy groups in Hong Kong of trying to subvert the city's government. The editorial comes as Hong Kong's administration faces a political crisis in the wake of mass rallies against security legislation and the territory's leader.
HONG KONG / CHIEF EXECUTIVE VOA 12 Jul 2003 -- The pressure continues to mount on Hong Kong's chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa. Pro-democracy forces have been pushing for his resignation for some time, calling him incompetent and insensitive. Friends and officials of the Chinese government are now openly questioning Mr. Tung's effectiveness as well.
CHINA FLOODS VOA 12 Jul 2003 -- This summer's floods have killed 569 people in China, and have forced another 630-thousand to flee their homes in recent days. Worried officials say the flood season has at least another month to go.
Pentagon: China Allegedly Deploying More Missiles Opposite Taiwan VOA News 10 Jul 2003 -- The U.S. Defense Department is preparing to release a report alleging that China has vastly increased the number of short-range ballistic missiles deployed opposite Taiwan.
PENTAGON/CHINA VOA 10 Jul 2003 -- A new Pentagon report will reveal China has dramatically increased the number of short-range missiles it has deployed opposite Taiwan over the past year.
Byliner: Hong Kong Now Must Move to Enlarge Democracy, State's Kelly Says Washington File 10 Jul 2003 -- This op-ed by James Kelly, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, was published in the Wall Street Journal July 10,
HONG KONG / TUNG PROFILE VOA 10 Jul 2003 -- Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Hong Kong Wednesday night, for the second mass demonstration of public discontent in two weeks. Protesters are not only demanding that controversial proposals for anti-subversion laws be dropped - they are also demanding Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa resign from office.
HONG KONG/CHINA VOA 10 Jul 2003 -- Beijing has sent a team of officials to Hong Kong to study the political situation after another mass rally against proposed controversial security laws. Critics say the proposed laws threaten civil liberties. The issue has created a political crisis in the city.
Beijing Officials Review Hong Kong's Controversial Security Laws VOA News 10 Jul 2003 -- Beijing has sent a team of officials to Hong Kong to study the political situation after another mass rally against proposed controversial security laws. Critics say the proposed laws threaten civil liberties. The issue has created a political crisis in the city.
HONG KONG PROTEST UPDATE VOA 09 Jul 2003 -- In a second mass protest in less than 10 days, some 30-thousand opponents of Hong Kong's proposed anti-subversion laws surrounded the legislature at dusk. Hong Kong's leader acknowledges the public anger and says his government needs to regain the trust of the people.
30,000 March in Hong Kong to Protest Anti-Subversion Laws VOA News 09 Jul 2003 -- In a second mass protest in less than 10 days, some 30,000 opponents of Hong Kong's proposed anti-subversion laws surrounded the legislature at dusk. Hong Kong's leader acknowledges the public anger and says his government needs to regain the trust of the people.
HONG KONG/PUBLIC ANGER VOA 09 Jun 2003 -- Hong Kong residents are increasingly frustrated with their government. Last week, half a million people demonstrated to oppose government efforts to pass anti-sedition laws critics say could erode basic freedoms. But many people are upset about several government policies perceived as failures.
HONG KONG/PROTEST VOA 09 Jun 2003 -- Opponents of Hong Kong's proposed anti-subversion laws plan to surround the legislature to underscore their concerns that the proposed laws threaten civil liberties. A mass rally on July 1st and the subsequent resignation of a key ally led Hong Kong's leader to delay a final vote on the laws, originally scheduled for Wednesday.
CHINA/SOUTH KOREA VOA 08 Jul 2003 -- South Korea's president is pushing for greater economic cooperation in northeast Asia, but says that can only happen if there is peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
China OKs Delay of Vote on Hong Kong Security Laws VOA News 08 Jul 2003 -- A top Chinese official says the mainland government accepts Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa's decision to delay a vote on controversial anti-subversion laws. The laws sparked mass protests and cast a shadow over Mr. Tung's leadership.
U-S / HONG KONG VOA 07 Jul 2003 -- The United States has welcomed the decision by Hong Kong's government to delay action on a controversial internal security bill that generated a huge public protest last week.
CIA: Saddam's Audio Tape 'Appears to be Authentic' VOA News 07 Jul 2003 -- The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency says an audio tape aired last week claiming to be deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein appears to be authentic.
CHINA SOKOR UPDATE VOA 07 Jul 2003 -- South Korea and China are pledging to press reclusive North Korea toward talks to peacefully end the dispute over Pyongyang's nuclear-weapons program.
HONG KONG REACT VOA 07 Jul 2003 -- Opponents of Hong Kong's Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa say they are pleased by his delay of controversial anti-subversion laws. But many people are still not happy with Mr. Tung's leadership and have called for his resignation.
Roh, Hu to Seek Way Out of NK Nuke Row Korea-net 07 Jul 2003 -- President Roh Moo-hyun will hold summit talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing Monday afternoon to discuss a negotiated way out of the North Korea-U.S. standoff over the communist country's nuclear weapons development.
CHINA/SOKOR VOA 07 Jul 2003 -- South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun has arrived in China for talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program. President Roh's entourage also includes Cabinet ministers and business leaders who hope to use the visit to boost trade between the two nations.
Roh Arrives in China, Agenda Includes Trade Talks VOA News 07 Jul 2003 -- South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun has arrived in China for talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program. President Roh's entourage also includes Cabinet ministers and business leaders who hope to use the visit to boost trade between the two nations.
HONG KONG / SECURITY LAWS VOA 07 Jul 2003 -- Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa, facing widespread popular discontent, has bowed to opponents of proposed anti-subversion laws and delayed a vote on their final passage. The decision follows the sudden resignation of a key ally Sunday.
HONG KONG LAWS VOA 06 Jul 2003 -- In surprise move Hong Kong's leader Tung Chee-Hwa has backed down from insisting controversial anti-subversion laws go to a final vote on Wednesday. The legislation, which critics say are a threat to civil liberties, also prompted one of the leader's closest allies to resign.
CHINA / HONG KONG VOA 06 Jul 2003 -- China's government says Hong Kong should pass the controversial anti-subversion bill later this week, as scheduled. But organizers of last week's massive street protest against the measure say they want to stop or at least stall the legislation.
HONG KONG / LAWS VOA 05 Jul 2003 -- In the face of massive public discontent and waning political support, Hong Kong's leader says he will soften controversial anti-subversion legislation that many in Hong Kong fear will damage civil liberties. A battle still looms over when the legislation will be voted on.
Hong Kong Leader to Soften Controversial Anti-Subversion Legislation VOA News 05 Jul 2003 -- In the face of massive public discontent and waning political support, Hong Kong's leader says he will soften controversial anti-subversion legislation that many in Hong Kong fear will damage civil liberties. A battle still looms over when the legislation will be voted on.
CHINA/NORKOR/IRAN VOA 04 Jul 2003 -- China has denounced a U-S move to impose sanctions on five Chinese companies. Washington accuses the companies of selling items to Iran that could contribute to Iran's development of weapons of mass destruction. China denies the charges, and called the sanctions "unreasonable."
Text: U.S. Disappointed by Deterioration in Human Rights in China Washington File 03 Jul 2003 -- Following is the text of the response to a question taken at the July 2 regular State Department briefing on the human rights situation in China; the answer was posted later in the day
U-S/CHINA/IRAN VOA 03 Jul 2003 -- The United States has imposed sanctions on five Chinese companies and a North Korean state enterprise for sales to Iran that could help that country's weapons-of-mass-destruction programs. The action was announced as a senior Chinese official ended a Washington visit that included U-S criticism of China's recent human-rights record.
US Imposes Sanctions on Chinese, N. Korean Companies Following Weapons Sale to Iran VOA News 03 Jul 2003 -- The United States has imposed sanctions on five Chinese companies and a North Korean state enterprise for sales to Iran that could help that country's weapons of mass destruction programs. The action was announced as a senior Chinese official ended a Washington visit that included U.S. criticism of China's recent human rights record.
HONG KONG / PROTEST VOA 03 Jul 2003 -- The head of Hong Kong's largest pro-China party has urged the government to rethink controversial anti-sedition laws being introduced at the behest of Beijing. The legislation has drawn wide protest over fears it could erode rights and freedoms.
CHINA KOREA VOA 03 Jul 2003 -- China says it is pressing hard to solve the dispute over North Korea's outlaw nuclear-weapons programs and is holding high-level talks with Seoul, Moscow and Washington. China's comments come just hours after Beijing helped block a U-S effort to condemn North Korea in the United Nations.
U-N / NO KO VOA 02 Jul 2003 -- China and Russia have blocked today (Wednesday) a second U-S effort in the Security Council to condemn North Korea's revival of its nuclear program.
China, Russia Block UN Anti-North Korea Statement VOA News 02 Jul 2003 -- China and Russia have again blocked U.S. efforts to introduce a U.N. Security Council statement condemning North Korea's nuclear program.
Hu May be China's President, but Jiang Zemin Still Holds Power, say Analysts VOA News 02 Jul 2003 -- Some political analysts say new President Hu Jintao's efforts to seize the reins of political power in China have stalled after some recent signs of progress.
HONG KONG PROTEST/REACT VOA 02 Jul 2003 -- Hong Kong's top official is promising to be more responsive to the community following a massive protest over proposed anti-subversion laws. But its critics say that if the government does not postpone action on the legislation, the stage may be set for another show of public frustration.
HONG KONG PROTEST VOA 02 Jul 2003 -- After a massive protest on Tuesday, Hong Kong's top official is promising to be more responsive to its people, but the legislation that sparked the protest appears headed for approval.
CHINA HU REFORM VOA 02 Jul 2003 -- Some political analysts say new President Hu Jintao's efforts to seize the reins of political power in China have stalled after some recent signs of progress.
Senators Urge Hong Kong Government to Respect Freedoms Washington File 01 Jul 2003 -- The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific submitted a resolution June 27 that calls on the Hong Kong government to respect the freedoms presently enjoyed by the territory's residents and to vote down a legislative initiative that would diminish those freedoms in the name of tightening security in the territory.
U-S-HONG KONG VOA 01 Jul 2003 -- The United States is urging authorities in Hong Kong to heed the voices of those who joined in the massive street demonstration Tuesday, and not rush into enactment of a controversial anti-subversion law.
HONG KONG / PROTEST WRAP VOA 01 Jul 2003 -- A massive protest against new anti-subversion laws has coincided with a public holiday in Hong Kong marking the sixth anniversary of the territory's handover from Britain to China. Despite the huge protest, Hong Kong's chief executive indicated the disputed legislation would be passed as scheduled.
HONG KONG/PROTEST VOA 01 Jul 2003 -- Several-hundred-thousand Hong Kong residents took to the streets in a peaceful protest against proposed national security legislation. Many other grievances were raised during the march, which reflected widespread public dissatisfaction with the overall performance of the Hong Kong government.
June
CHINA / HONG KONG VOA 29 Jun 2003 -- China's prime minister says a new trade deal with Hong Kong should help the territory's struggling economy. His comments come as the city's residents grow increasingly concerned about their freedoms.
HONG KONG/SECURITY VOA 28 Jun 2003 -- A Hong Kong official says the government will make no more concessions on its proposed anti-subversion law. The law has prompted a hunger strike and plans for mass protest by local citizens, who fear the law will threaten the territory's liberties.
No More Concessions On Hong Kong Anti-Subversion Law, says Official VOA News 28 Jun 2003 -- A Hong Kong official says the government will make no more concessions on its proposed anti-subversion law. The law has prompted a hunger strike and plans for mass protest by local citizens, who fear the law will threaten the territory's liberties.
Resolution Warns That Hong Kong's Basic Freedoms Are in Danger Washington File 27 Jun 2003 -- House of Representatives approved by a 426-1 margin a resolution June 26 that calls on the Chinese and Hong Kong governments to withdraw their proposal implementing Article 23 of the Basic Law governing Hong Kong because it would reduce the basic human freedoms of the territory's residents.
House Resolution Condemns Chinese Detention of Yang Jianli Washington File 27 Jun 2003 -- The House of Representatives approved a resolution June 25 cautioning the Chinese government that it risks damaging U.S.-China relations by continuing to imprison Yang Jianli and other resident aliens and U.S. citizens, and by violating the human rights of those detained.
India's PM Ends Groundbreaking Visit to China VOA News 27 Jun 2003 -- India's Prime Minister is leaving China after a groundbreaking visit aimed at improving trade and ending a long-standing border dispute that flared into war back in the 1960's.
CHINA-INDIA BORDER VOA 27 Jun 2003 -- India's Prime Minister is leaving China after a groundbreaking visit aimed at improving trade and ending a long-standing border dispute that flared into war back in the 1960's.
CHINA INDIA VOA 26 Jun 2003 -- India's prime minister is urging computer companies in China and India to work together to boost prosperity in both nations. The Indian leader is wrapping up a visit to China that has seen the two countries build greater trade ties.
CHINA BANK FRAUD VOA 26 Jun 2003 -- Government auditors reportedly have found massive fraud involving two of China banks, and dozens of cases are being referred to prosecutors. There could be more scandals uncovered as China cleans up its troubled banking sector.
Beijing condemns push for referendum China Daily 26 Jun 2003 -- Although the referendum, at least on face value, is non-political and plays no part in cross-Straits relations, it is widely believed that the pro-independence DPP is taking advantage of the plan to pave the way for a referendum on whether to seek formal independence from China.
Beijing opposes contact between US, Taiwan China Daily 25 Jun 2003 -- China reiterated Tuesday that it opposes any form of official contact between the United States and Taiwan authorities, Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan said at a press conference.
SARS RECOVERY VOA 25 Jun 2003 -- Beijing is celebrating its removal from the World Health Organization list of places with new infections of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. Taiwan is hoping to be dropped from the W-H-O SARS list on Thursday. But while East Asia's SARS crisis appears to be near an end, the region's economies remain in bad health.
Vajpayee Visit to Beijing Helps Improve Ties, say Officials VOA News 24 Jun 2003 -- Officials from India and China say agreements signed during the Indian prime minister's visit to Beijing are helping build a better relationship between the Asian giants.
CHINA / MEDIA CONTROL VOA 24 Jun 2003 -- China's government has moved to tighten controls over the country's media, shutting down a newspaper and banning media discussion of several sensitive topics. The crackdown comes after Beijing's promises of greater openness during the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.
BEIJING SARS VOA 24 Jun 2003 -- The World Health Organization says efforts to control Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome are working and SARS no longer makes it dangerous to travel to Beijing. But a Chinese health official says the struggle against SARS is not over.
WHO Lifts SARS Travel Advisory on Beijing VOA News 24 Jun 2003 -- The World Health Organization says efforts to control Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome are working and SARS no longer makes it dangerous to travel to Beijing. But a Chinese health official says the struggle against SARS is not over.
WHO Removes Beijing From SARS Travel Advisory List VOA News 24 Jun 2003 -- The World Health Organization says it has lifted a travelers' advisory for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in China's capital.
Vajpayee: India, China in New Relationship VOA News 24 Jun 2003 -- India's Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee says the relationship between long-time rivals China and India has been transformed, and they are addressing their differences with fresh momentum.
INDIA CHINA VOA 24 Jun 2003 -- Officials from India and China say agreements signed during the Indian prime minister's visit to Beijing are helping build a better relationship between the Asian giants.
JAPAN-CHINA ISLANDS VOA 23 Jun 2003 -- Japan's Coast Guard has intercepted a group of Chinese protesters aboard a fishing boat near a disputed group of islands. It was the latest encounter between Japan and China in a territorial dispute that dates back more than a century.
CHINA / MIGRANT RULES VOA 23 Jun 2003 -- China has announced a ban on torture, extortion and beatings in holding centers used to detain illegal migrant workers. The government hopes the move will end abuses in a system designed to prevent rural migrants from flooding China's cities.
INDIA / CHINA VOA 23 Jun 2003 -- China and India hope to boost their fast-growing economic ties as India's prime minister visits Beijing for the first time in a decade. Chinese officials say the two sides should put aside difficult border disputes and focus on building prosperity and political ties.
India, China Aim to Boost Economic Ties VOA News 23 Jun 2003 -- China and India hope to boost their fast-growing economic ties as India's prime minister visits Beijing for the first time in a decade. Chinese officials say the two sides should put aside difficult border disputes and focus on building prosperity and political ties.
China Bans Torture of Illegal Migrants VOA News 23 Jun 2003 -- China has announced a ban on torture, extortion and beatings in holding centers used to detain illegal migrant workers. The government hopes the move will end abuses in a system designed to prevent rural migrants from flooding China's cities.
Indian PM Set for China Visit Amid Warming Ties VOA News 22 Jun 2003 -- India's prime minister travels to China Sunday for the first visit by an Indian leader in a decade. The visit comes amid warming ties between the Asian giants.
India's PM Arrives in China VOA News 22 Jun 2003 -- Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee arrived in Beijing Sunday to begin talks on building trust and economic ties.
INDIA / CHINA SCENESETTER VOA 22 Jun 2003 -- India's prime minister travels to China today (Sunday) for the first visit by an Indian leader in a decade. The visit comes amid warming ties between the Asian giants.
Encephalitis Outbreak Kills 18 in Southern China VOA News 20 Jun 2003 -- An outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in southern China has infected more than 200 people, killing 18 of them. The wave of infection is hitting Guangdong, the Chinese province that spawned the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virus, and is prompting deep concern in neighboring areas.
CHINA / ENCEPHALITIS VOA 20 Jun 2003 -- An outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in southern China has infected more than 200 people, killing 18 of them. The wave of infection is hitting Guangdong, the Chinese province that spawned the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virus, and is prompting deep concern in neighboring areas.
CHINA / IRAN / W-M-D VOA 19 Jun 2003 -- China says the dispute over Iran's nuclear programs should be solved in a "pragmatic and prudent" fashion. The comments follow President Bush's declaration that the world "will not tolerate" a nuclear-armed Iran.
CHINA / ANTIQUITIES THEFT VOA 19 Jun 2003 -- China has arrested a museum official for stealing some of the precious antiquities he was supposed to be guarding. It is the biggest such theft reported in half a century of Communist rule.
CHINA / SARS RIVALRY VOA 18 Jun 2003 -- Senior Chinese disease control experts say rivalry and bickering among scientists and government officials delayed China's response to the deadly SARS outbreak and cost lives. China's Center for Disease Control says SARS exposed serious problems in the country's medical system.
Korea, China, Japan to Tackle NK Issue Korea-net 17 Jun 2003 -- Foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan will discuss the North Korean nuclear issue and other matters of regional importance at their meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tuesday.
China Denies Policy Change on North Korea Refugees VOA 17 Jun 2003 -- China has denied it is changing its policy on repatriating North Korean refugees, as suggested by the top U.N. refugee official.
CHINA / NOKOR MIGRANTS VOA 17 Jun 2003 -- China has denied it is changing its policy on repatriating North Korean refugees - as suggested by the top U-N refugee official.
Central Asia: Some In Region Worried About Growing Chinese Power RFE/L 16 Jun 2003 -- Over the past decade, Beijing has developed friendly relations with Central Asian neighbors Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, cooperating on a range of political, economic, and security issues. But many Central Asians continue to see China as a potential threat to the region.
TIBET/CHINA VOA 13 Jun 2003 -- The Tibetan government-in-exile says it is greatly encouraged by recent contacts with China's newly installed leadership.
China Cautions Others in Dealing With North Korea VOA 12 Jun 2003 -- China has urged the United States and other countries to exercise caution when dealing with North Korea, so that the crisis over its nuclear development does not worsen.
China Urges Restraint on Korean Peninsula VOA 12 Jun 2003 -- China is urging the United States, Australia and other countries to avoid actions that could raise tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The Foreign Ministry comment follows reports that some nations are discussing ways to stop the export of North Korean weapons of mass destruction.
CHINA / TIBET VOA 12 Jun 2003 -- China's Foreign Ministry is indicating there has been a slight thaw in the frosty relations between Beijing and Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. The comments follow a rare unofficial visit by high-ranking Tibetan exiles.
CHINA / SARS / AIDS VOA 12 Jun 2003 -- China has given a great deal of attention to its efforts against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS -- which has been the Chinese government's apparent top public health priority in recent weeks. At the same time, though, critics charge that comparatively little attention has been paid to AIDS, which is a much bigger and more deadly problem in China.
CHINA NORTH KOREA VOA 12 Jun 2003 -- China is urging the United States, Australia and other countries to avoid actions that could raise tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The Foreign Ministry comment follows reports that some nations are discussing ways to stop the export of North Korean weapons of mass destruction.
EDITORIAL: CHINA SHOULD FREE YANG JIANLI VOA 11 Jun 2003 -- Despite a ruling of the United Nations, the Chinese government is detaining Yang Jianli [yahng jahn-lee], a Chinese citizen with permanent U.S. resident status. Mr. Yang was arrested in April 2002, after he returned to China using another person's passport. Chinese officials had repeatedly refused to renew Mr. Yang's own passport.
CHINA/YANG BIN TRIAL VOA 11 Jun 2003 -- China's second-richest man went on trial Wednesday, facing corruption charges that could send him to prison for many years.
CHINA CORRUPTION VOA 11 Jun 2003 -- A financial scandal in Shanghai is being felt across China, with Hong Kong business managers and a prominent banker implicated. The case comes as the country's leaders struggle to control corruption.
Five-Way Talks on NK Nukes Due Next Month Korea-net 11 Jun 2003 -- Five-way talks comprising South Korea, North Korea, the United States, Japan and China to discuss the lengthy impasse over North Korea's nuclear weapons program will be held next month at the earliest, according to diplomatic sources on Tuesday (June 10).
Cox Praises U.N. Determination on Detained Chinese Citizen Washington File 06 Jun 2003 -- Representative Christopher Cox (Republican from California) issued a press release June 4 praising the United Nations (U.N.) Working Group on Arbitrary Detention for determining that China has violated the rights of Dr. Yang Jianli, a Chinese citizen of China and U.S. resident, by detaining him in prison for more than a year without access to his family or a lawyer.
BEIJING FALUN GONG VOA 06 Jun 2003 -- China has jailed 180 members of the banned Falun Gong spiritual movement for spreading rumors about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.
CHINA / U-S ARREST VOA 05 Jun 2003 -- China is defending its detention of a U-S-based pro-democracy activist for more than a year without charges. The United Nations and the U-S Congress are criticizing China on the issue.
CONGRESS / CHINA RIGHTS VOA 04 Jun 2003 -- Members of Congress have sharply criticized China over the continued detention of Yang Jianli, a noted dissident and scholar, arrested by Chinese authorities more than a year ago. A United Nations working group has said Dr. Yang's detention is a violation of human rights principles.
DALAI LAMA / CHINA VOA 04 Jun 2003 -- The Dalai Lama says he is encouraged by talks between Chinese officials and his Tibetan government in exile. The Tibetan spiritual leader made the remark during a visit to Copenhagen
EDITORIAL: CHINESE ACTIVISTS SENTENCED VOA 04 Jun 2003 -- A Beijing court has handed down long prison sentences to four Chinese men who organized political discussions and posted essays on the Internet. Xu Wei [shoe way] and Jin Haike [jeen high-kueh] were reportedly given ten-year terms, and Yang Zili [yahng zueh-lee] and Zhang Honghai [zhahng hong-high] got eight years. The four men, twenty-six to thirty-two years' old, were first jailed in March 2001, after they formed the New Youth Study Group. The group held small meetings on the campus of Beijing University to discuss political reform in China.
CHINA / TIANANMEN ANNIVERSARY VOA 04 Jun 2003 -- In China, relatives of those killed in the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations in and around Tiananmen Square are again asking Beijing for justice. Today marks the 14th anniversary of the bloodshed that froze political reform in China.
CHINA TYCOON VOA 04 Jun 2003 -- A leading business tycoon and one of China's richest men is being investigated for financial irregularities and is under house arrest. The arrest is one of several in what appears to be a series of shady bank dealings.
SARS ASIA VOA 04 Jun 2003 -- A high-ranking Chinese health official says there is no reason to doubt China's figures on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, despite questions raised Tuesday by the World Health Organization.
CHINA / JUNE FOURTH VOA 03 Jun 2003 -- Exiled Chinese dissidents say there is still no political freedom in their home country, 14 years after government tanks brutally crushed a pro-democracy demonstration in Beijing on June Fourth, 1989.
W-H-O /SARS / CHINA VOA 03 Jun 2003 -- The World Health Organization says it has doubts concerning the number of new cases of SARS being reported by China, particularly in the capital Beijing. The health agency says the figures being cited by Chinese authorities appear to be suspiciously low.
CHINA/DISSIDENT VOA 03 Jun 2003 -- Lawyers for a Chinese journalist who was convicted of online subversion say he is staging a hunger strike. The case is attracting attention from human-rights groups
CHINA / INTERNET VOA 02 Jun 2003 -- Analysts say China offers a test case of the power of the Internet to promote economic development, or provoke harsh restrictions if officials see it as a threat to stability. Scholars who met in Los Angeles say China is shaping the Internet, and is being shaped by it.
SARS / CHINA HEALTH CARE VOA 02 Jun 2003 -- Health experts say the SARS crisis that has sickened thousands of people in China and killed hundreds reveals deep flaws in the country's medical system. Rural areas suffer the most - they are home to most of China's people - but few of its hospitals and doctors.
BUSH / CHINA VOA 01 Jun 2003 -- President Bush has invited Chinese President Hu Jintao to visit Washington later this year or early next year. Mr. Bush extended the invitation when the two leaders met on the sidelines of the G-8 economic summit in Evian, France.
CHINA/THREE GORGES VOA 01 Jun 2003 -- With much fanfare from the Chinese government, the gates of the Three Gorges Dam have shut in central China to create a massive reservoir. However, there are widespread concerns about the environmental and social fallout from the world's biggest hydroelectric project.
HONG KONG PROTEST VOA 01 Jun 2003 -- Hundreds of Hong Kong residents marched to commemorate a failed Chinese democracy movement, and to protest new legislation they fear will curtail the city's freedoms. The government says the anti-subversion laws should be introduced to protect national integrity.
May
Russia-China joint declaration refers to Korean issue KCNA 31 May 2003 -- President V. V. Putin and Chinese President Hu Jintao signed a Russia-China joint declaration in Moscow on May 27, according to Itar-Tass.
No military scenario acceptable KCNA 30 May 2003 -- A spokesman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 23 stated that the stand of Russia and China is that they can not accept any military scenario for the solution of the issue on the Korean Peninsula, according to Itar-Tass.
CHINA/G-8VOA 30 May 2003 -- China's president, Hun Jintao, is scheduled to attend a conference Saturday connected to the G-8 meeting in Evian, France.
CHINA - RUSSIA / XINJIANG VOA 29 May 2003 -- China, Russia, and four Central Asian nations have ended a two-day summit in Moscow, pledging to strengthen their cooperation in combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism. The group, called the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, decided to set up a regional anti-terrorist center in the Kyrgyz capital. Some observers say that for China, the Central Asian group is a way to coordinate efforts to stop separatist activity in its western region of Xinjiang.
CHINA DISSIDENTS VOA 29 May 2003 -- Relatives of some of the people killed in1989's Tiananmen protests are calling for China's new leadership to re-think the government's harsh judgment on the pro-democracy movement. But China's government says it is not changing.
RUSSIA-CHINA VOA 27 May 2003 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Hu Jintao are calling for the interests of other nations to be taken into account during Iraq's post-war reconstruction. The two leaders issued the appeal after wide-ranging talks at the Kremlin that also sought to expand long-standing Sino-Russian ties.
CHINA / ARRESTS VOA 27 May 2003 -- China has detained an American and New Zealander for plotting violent terrorist activities.
RUSSIA-CHINA VOA 27 May 2003 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Hu Jintao are urging that the interests of other nations be taken into account during Iraq's post-war reconstruction. The two leaders issued the appeal following bilateral talks at the Kremlin.
RUSSIA / CHINA VOA 26 May 2003 -- Chinese President Hu Jintao has arrived in Russia on his first foreign trip since he became president in March. Mr. Hu will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other top officials at the start of an extended trip.
Russia: Chinese President Looking To Solidify Ties With Moscow, Central Asia RFE/L 26 May 2003 -- Chinese President Hu Jintao today begins a six-day visit to Russia

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