Asia tsunami toll tops 80,000, 400 Chinese missing
The death toll in Sunday's earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean could top 100,000, IRC said Wednesday. (Dec.30,2004)

China, Venezuela pledge to boost strategic partnership
President Hu said China would like to join hands with Venezuela to bring the strategic partnership to a higher level. (Dec.24,2004)

 "One country, two systems", unprecedented undertaking
Chinese President Hu Jintao said Monday that "one Country, two systems" is an unprecedented undertaking and successfully implemented in Macao. (Dec.21,2004)

 Hu vows to further anti-terror cooperation with Pakistan
China will further enhance anti-terrorism cooperation with Pakistan and jointly fight against "three forces", said President Hu. (Dec.17,2004)

  Bizarre indication of "China threat": Commentary
The Japanese government's act to play up "China threat" goes against two peoples' aspirations for lasting peace and friendship. (Dec.13,2004)

 China highlights macro control in economic work next year
China announced Sunday it will continue to put macro-economic control on top of the agenda for next year's plan. (Dec.06,2004)

 Hu calls for consolidating macro-control achievements
President Hu called for efforts to consolidate and develop what has been achieved by implementing the macro-economic control policy. (Dec.02,2004)

 Premier Wen meets ASEAN leaders on exchanges
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held talks with leaders of Laos, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia respectively on Sunday. (Nov.29,2004)

 China: Iraq's future should be determined by its people
Chinese permanent representative to UN Wang Guangya attended the international conference on Iraq Tuesday. (Nov.24,2004)

  Hu expounds China's stance on APEC's future development
Chinese President Hu said Sunday that the APEC should stick to its general direction of economic cooperation. (Nov.22,2004)

 China, Argentina to establish strategic partnership
President Hu Jintao and his Argentine counterpart agreed to establish and develop a "strategic partnership". (Nov.18,2004)

 Taiwan's Chen urged not to distort "1992 Consensus"
Beijing clarified the stance on the "1992 Consensus" Sunday in response to Chen's appeal to restart cross-Strait talks. （Nov.15,2004)

 Hu, Bush talk over phone
Chinese President Hu Jintao had a phone conversation with US President George W. Bush Monday evening, according to sources with the Foreign Ministry. (Nov.09,2004)

 President Hu congratulates Bush on re-election
Chinese President Hu Jintao Thursday sent a congratulatory message to US President Bush on his re-election. (Nov.04,2004)

 China hopes US appropriately handle Chinese detainees in Guantanamo
China hopes the US will handle issue involving terror suspects of Chinese nationality in Guantanamo with prudence and in a responsible and appropriate way. (Nov.01,2004)

 China's central bank adjusts interest rate
China's central bank announced to raise both lending and deposit interest rates 0.27 percentage point as from Oct. 29. (Oct.29,2004)

 China is ready to meet challenges: Opinion
The quota system that has controlled world textiles trade for over 40 years will come to an end in two more months to come. (Oct.25,2004)

 How the rumor that Bin Laden in China comes out?
On Oct.13 Spanish newspaper El Mundo carried a sensational report claiming that al-Qaeda's Bin Laden is hiding in China. (Oct.22,2004)

 Achievements in poverty alleviation impress the world
The poor population in the rural areas in China has decreased to 29 million by the end of 2003 from 250 million in 1978. (Oct.19,2004)

 Hu, Putin hold talks
The two leaders discussed the development of Sino-Russian Strategic Partnership of Cooperation and global issues of common concern. (Oct.15,2004)

President Hu proposes to promote Sino-French ties
President Hu and Chirac exchanged views on bilateral ties and international and regional issues of common concern. (Oct.11,2004)

Chinese, US presidents discuss trade, Taiwan issue
China is willing to make concerted efforts with US and promote the Sino-US constructive and cooperative relations, said President Hu on Thursday. (Oct.08,2004)

 Chinese-Armenian relations to enter new stage: Hu
China is ready to make joint efforts with Armenia to raise bilateral relations to a new level, said President Hu. (September29,2004)

CPC vows to uphold Marxism as guiding ideology
The Communist Party of China (CPC) will adhere to the guiding status of Marxism in the ideological field and constantly improve its capabilities in building advanced socialist culture. (September27,2004)

Chinese army supports new chief Hu Jintao
The Chinese army has pledged their firm support to the new Central Military Commission with Hu Jintao as chairman. (September23,2004)

President Hu praises Jiang for "historic contributions"
Hu praised Jiang Zemin for easing in a new era of Chinese leadership and for his "noble character, sterling integrity and broad-mindedness." (September21,2004)

Hu Jintao takes over as China's military chief
Hu Jintao succeeded Jiang Zemin as chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) at the Fourth Plenum of the 16th CPC Central Committee. (September20,2004)

China will defend one-China policy at any cost: spokesman
A Chinese government spokesman said in Beijing on September 15 that China will defend the one-China policy at any cost. (September16,2004)

Three Gorges Dam protected by armed troops
China has dispatched heavily armed troops to the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydropower project, to guard against any terrorist attack, a newspaper said on Tuesday. (September15,2004)

China mulls hunting fugitive corrupt officials
Prosecutors are discussing tougher measures to hunt corrupt officials who have fled overseas, Saturday at a national meeting in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. (September13,2004)

China publishes white paper on social security
China on Tuesday, September 7, publishes its first ever white paper on social security, detailing the current conditions of the country's social security and the policy the government adopted in the regard. (September08,2004)

Senior CPC official urges unique role of Asian parties for regional cooperation
The Asian parties can play a unique role in promoting regional cooperation, a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) said September 5 at the closing ceremony of the Third International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP). (September06,2004)

China set to offer more aid to developing nations
China has decided to build more facilities closely related to people's daily life in the developing countries and send more medical teams there in the coming years. (September03,2004)

Premier showers warmth to typhoon victims
"You still have kith and kin," said Premier Wen Jiabao to a 19-year old man who lost his parents and a brother in disastrous typhoon early this month. "Party and government leaders of all levels are your close relatives. All of us are your close relatives." (September01,2004)

System of people's congress suits China, top Chinese legislator
Practice over a half century has amply proved that the system of people's congresses is a fine system that suits China's conditions, Chinese top legislator Wu Bangguo said Saturday. (August30,2004)

Senior leader urges applying Deng Xiaoping Theory in practice
Jian Qinglin, a senior Chinese leader, on Tuesday called for greater importance attached to theory research and applying the Deng Xiaoping theory and the important thought of Three Represents more actively in practice. (August25,2004)

Deng's creative ideas strong theoretical guidance to China: Hu
The creative ideas of late leader Deng Xiaoping and the policies he put forward have provided a strong theoretical guidance to the continuous development of the cause of the Party and people, top Party leader Hu Jintao said here Sunday. (August23,2004)

4,000 corrupt officials bolt with US$50 billion
Researchers for the Ministry of Commerce estimate that about 4,000 corrupt officials who have fled China in the past two decades transferred US$50 billion out of the country. (August19,2004)

 President urges officials to better people's lives
Chinese President Hu Jintao has urged cadres across the country to do practical things of immediate concern to the general public and lead the people to create a better life. (August16,2004)

China's stance on Taiwan unalterable and clear: Hu
President Hu Jintao said Tuesday that China's stance on the Taiwan issue is unalterable and clear. (August13,2004)

 China moves to tackle deeper problems in economy
China has begun to take actions against some problems contributing to the ongoing overheating in certain sectors. (August09,2004)

China moves to tackle deeper problems in economy
China has begun to take actions against some problems contributing to the ongoing overheating in certain sectors. (August 04,2004)

Hong Kong cheers first PLA garrison parade
The HK Garrison of the PLA Sunday paraded to the cheers and applause of 30,000 spectators at Shek Kong barracks, reinforcing its image as "a powerful and civilized force." (August 02,2004)

Sino-US relations viewed from general election
Will the China question become a topic of debate in the forthcoming US presidential election? Will some people stir up a new round of anti-China wave? (July28,2004)

China sucessfully launches "Probe No. 2" satellite
Probe No. 2, the second satellite of a Sino-European joint space probe program, known as the Double Star Project, was launched at 15:05 p.m. Sunday. (July26,2004)

Chinese premier calls for clean, efficient government
Premier Wen Jiabao has called for the country's governments at various levels to strive to be clean, pragmatic and efficient. (July23,2004)

  China unveils delegation to Athens Olympiad
China will send a record 407 athletes to compete in 26 sports at the upcoming Athens Olympics Games, aiming to finish top three in the medal standings. (July21,2004)

China copes with power shortage
Since the coming of summer, power shortage has drawn great concern. It is estimated that China will face the greatest scarcity of power since the 1980s. (Luly19,2004)

Premier Wen highlights 10 major economic missions
Premier Wen highlighted 10 major tasks for the second half of the year to maintain the sustainable, fast, harmonious and healthy development of China's economy. (July16,2004)

China's foreign trade volume exceeds US$500bln
For the first half of the year, exports rose 35.7 percent to US$258 billion and imports surged 42.6 percent to US$265 billion, resulting in a US$6.82 billion trade deficit. (July14,2004)

US will stick to "one-China" policy: Rice
US National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice reiterated that the United States will stick to the "one-China" policy and do not support Taiwan independence. (July12,2004)

Russia, China to hold joint military exercise next year
Russia and China agreed Tuesday to hold a joint military exercise next year, the first conducted by the two since 1999. (July08,2004)

Foreign consulate officials urged to stay away from HK's      political affairs
It is inappropriate for the officials of foreign consulates in Hong Kong to comment on the political affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). (July05,2004)

China's ruling party seeks to decentralize power
Celebrating its 83rd anniversary Thursday, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has attracted even wider attention, as a birthday gift, for its ongoing pilot reforms on power balance and supervision within the party.
(July02,2004)

China overtakes US as investment target
China overtook the United States as a recipient of foreign direct investment in 2003 as companies broadened their strategies in emerging markets. (June30,2004)

Will Article 15 cost China another 15 years?
Article 15 of the Document on China's WTO accession conditionally defines China as a non-market economy country and this situation will last as long as 15 years. (June28,2004)

Economic macro-control effective in seven aspects
Although macro-control by the central government has been very effective, there are still five acute inconsistencies and problems in the economy. (June25,2004)

Six-party talks enter crucial stage: Commentary
The third-round Beijing six-party talks on the nuclear issue of the Korean Peninsula will begin this week as scheduled. What is to be discussed and what result will be achieved in the talks? (June 22,2004)

 China considering a special action against corruption
China is seeking for measures more practical and effective in the anti-corruption campaign. A "Special Action" - "One, two, three project"- is under consideration. (June16,2004)
　

China, Romania sign joint statement
China and Romania signed a joint statement on June 13, pledging to establish an "all-round friendly and cooperative partnership". (June14,2004)

China strongly condemns terrorist attack in Afghanistan
President Hu Jintao Thursday strongly condemned a terrorist attack that killed 11 Chinese workers in northern Afghanistan. (June11,2004)

Agree to have one child? Get a nice cash reward
Rural couples in Southwest China's Yunnan Province can receive a 1,000 yuan ($US120) reward beginning this month if they sign an agreement to have just one child. (June9,2004)

China expects first unmanned moon mission
A leading scientist for China's first moon exploration mission said Sunday in Beijing that the country has no manned landing project by the year of 2017.Ouyang Ziyuan, a senior researcher at the national observatory, specified the three-phased exploration plan as moon orbiting, soft-landing on the moon and a return trip.The scientist who helps mastermind the country's ambitious journey to the moon was invited to give a lecture at the 12th conference of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) academicians. (June7,2004)

Scientists urged to help speed up modernization
President Hu Jintao Wednesday called on the country's millions of scientific workers to contribute more to the country's scientific research undertakings and to strive for accelerated modernization. The country's high-tech sector still accounts for an insignificant part of the country's economic growth as the country faces the heavy task of upgrading its traditional industrial sectors, said Hu. (June3,2004)

How will US and UK handle the chaos in Iraq?
Only one month left for the power transfer in Iraq on June 30, but situation in Iraq still remains a mess. Will US-British coalition armies deliver the power smoothly?.. (June1,2004)

Stopping "Taiwan independence" key to peace
Recent remarks by a senior US official on the issue of Taiwan is not only in violation of the one-China principle and the three Sino-US Joint Communiques, but also constitute interference in China's internal affairs. While reiterating that the United States does not support Taiwan independence, the US official accused China of continuing to deploy missiles targeting Taiwan and refusing to renounce the use of force, and alleged that the Chinese stance harms peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits. (May31,2004)

China's reform a paradigm in poverty reduction drive
Empowering China with 25-year-long rapid growth, China's reform and opening-up drive is acclaimed as the largest poverty reduction campaign ever launched in the world history, particularly in reducing its rural population in abject poverty, according to a World Bank report. China's reform brought about the introduction of the household contract land responsibility system in rural areas, which has granted farmers with the land use right and the right to dispose surplus produce. (May28,2004)

Proper handling of Paris victims urged
President Hu Jintao, after hearing two Chinese were killed in a roof collapse at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport Sunday, immediately asked the Chinese Foreign Ministry to assist the French side to help the injured and handle properly the affairs regarding the Chinese victims. The Foreign Ministry and Chinese Embassy in France are trying their best to handle properly the affairs of the Chinese victims, make arrangements for Chinese survivors, and negotiate with the French side on compensation issues. (May25,2004)

Chinese patrol vessel visits Japan
China's largest patrol vessel -- "Haixun 21" has left Shanghai for Japan to attend a joint maritime parade and comprehensive exercise. This is the first time for China's maritime patrol vessel to visit Japan. The vessel delegation will attend a two-day joint maritime exercise in Japan hosted by the Japan Coast Guard starting on May 29. He Jianzhong, head of the delegation, said the visit to Japan will help increase mutual understanding and cooperation between Chinese Maritime sector and that of the neighboring countries.

Taiwanese protest Chen's "inauguration"
Despite the rain, thousands of Taiwanese people on Thursday gathered in the Sun Yat-sen Museum in Taipei to strongly protest Chen Shui-bian's "inauguration". The protest campaign, organized by the opposition party alliance, was joined by people from the different parts of the island. "The election facts are unclear, so we cannot recognize Chen's taking power through illegal means," said a protester. (May21,2004)

US team to Taiwan for 5/20 inauguration opposed
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao on Tuesday expressed China's opposition to the United States sending a delegation to the Taiwan leader's inauguration on May 20. By dispatching a delegation to attend the inauguration, the United States is sending a wrong signal to the Taiwan authority, and that will hamper the stability across the Taiwan Straits, Liu said. (May 19,2004)

Curbing "Taiwan independence" most urgent task
The Office for Taiwan Affairs under the Central Committee of the CPC and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council were authorized to issue a statement on current cross-Straits relations on Monday. At present, the relations across the Taiwan Straits are severely tested. To put a resolute check on the "Taiwan independence" activities aimed at dismembering China and safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits is the most pressing task before the compatriots on both sides of the Straits. (May 17,2004)

One-China principle base of cross-straits talks
If Chen Shui-bian does not follow the one-China principle, the mainland and Taiwan cannot start to negotiate and the Taiwan Strait will not have a peaceful and stable prospect, Li Weiyi, a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, China's central government, said at a regular briefing here Wednesday. Currently, the fundamental obstacle to cross-Straits peace talks is Chen's stubborn "Taiwan Independence" separatist stance as "one country on each side," he said. (May14,2004)

 China slams US support for Taiwan's WHO status
China expressed strong dissatisfaction over the US Congress' decision to pass a motion supporting Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization (WHO), said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao Tuesday. According to the WHO's rules and regulations, Taiwan, as a part of China, is not eligible to participate in the WHO or attend the WHO conference as an observer, Liu said. (May 12,2004)

 China takes urgent steps to curb AIDS spread
The State Council, Chinese cabinet, in a circular publicized Sunday admitted that AIDS epidemic is still quickly spreading in the country and a series of urgent measures must be taken to change the situation. There are 840,000 HIV-carriers, of whom 80,000 suffer AIDS, official figures show. Some experts warn that over 10 million Chinese will be HIV-positive in 2010, unless effective measures are taken. (May10,2004)

Hu: Growth hurdles "need our attention"
President Hu Jintao reiterated the importance of the nation's balanced economic growth. "To fully understand the economic situation of our country, we should bear in mind that the economy has maintained a good development tendency," and problems must be solved in line with a scientific approach to development, said the president during a tour of East China's Jiangsu Province from April 30 through May6.(May,08,2004)

Hu Jintao calls for upholding Marxism
Hu Jintao, state president and general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called for upholding the great banner of Marxist Theory, to agglomerate the whole Party and the whole people to strive for the lofty ideal and goal. (April 30,2004)
　

President Hu urges people's democratic participation
Citizens' orderly political participation should be expanded and people's democratic election, democratic decision-making, democratic management and democratic supervision in line with laws should be guaranteed, said Hu Jintao, leader of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Monday in Beijing. (April 28,2004)

BFA annual conference holds first plenary session
The Annual Conference 2004 of the Boao Forum for Asia held the first plenary session here Saturday. (April 26,2004)

China plays major role in globalization
To do business with China has become not only the choice that the CEOs of international companies make, but also the decision that leaders of Western countries have to make.(April 23,2004)

Yingkou economic and trade forum for Taiwan enterprisers
Yingkou economic delegation led by Mr. Meng Fanli, the secretary of CPC Yingkou committee, visited some Taiwanese owned enterprises in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province after they have held an economic and trade forum for Taiwan enterprisers on April 18. (April 21,2004)

Corrupt Chinese official repatriated from US
A former Chinese official accused of corruption was handed over by the federal police of the United States to the custody of their Chinese counterpart on Friday at the Beijing International Airport. ( April 19,2004)

Chinese Vice President holds talks with Dick Cheney
Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong held talks with his US counterpart Dick Cheney Tuesday evening. ( April 14,2004)

 Massive protest rally in Taiwan demanding Chen shooting investigation
Some 300,000 people launched a massive protest rally outside the office compound of Taiwan leaderChen Shui-bian since 2:00 p.m. Saturday, demanding an thorough investigation into the shooting of Chen that is widely believed tohave swung the election in the favor of him.
( April 12,2004)

 China willing to further overall cooperation with Iran: Hu
China is willing to enhance exchange and cooperation with Iran in all aspects and to push the friendly cooperation ties, which was long-term stable and rich in content, to a new high, said Chinese President Hu Jintao Thursday. (April 09,2004)

  Chinese premier meets Mozambican president
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Tuesday the Chinese government would earnestly implement the consensus reached between Chinese and Mozambican heads of state attheir summit talks to expand bilateral cooperation in trade and economy, agriculture, and human resources development. (April 07,2004)
　

  Government stresses high-quality grain production
The Chinese government discussed and adopted in principal "the plan to promote nationwide high-quality grain production project from 2004 to 2010" in its executive meeting chaired by Premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing on April 2. (April 05,2004)

Gov't to pay bonus to villagers for family planning
China plans to test a new population control policy, by paying at least 600 yuan (about 72 US dollars) in extra bonus to rural families who have faithfully followed the One Child policy, said State Councilor Hua Jianmin Thursday. (April 02,2004)

 Party leader calls for strict farmland protection
Hu Jintao, leader of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Monday called for the most strict protection over farmland and the promotion of grain production capability in the country. (March31,2004)

China slams US congratulation to Taiwan authority
China firmly opposes that the United States sent congratulations to the Taiwan authority after the announcement of the election results by Taiwan electoral institution, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan Saturday. (March29,2004)

China demands Japan "unconditionally" release activists
The Chinese Foreign Ministry lodged a solemn representation Wednesday afternoon with Japan for illegally detaining seven Chinese citizens who landed on Diaoyu Island, a Chinese island in the East China Sea. (March26,2004)

Taiwan "Referendum" voted by the people
The so-called "March 20 referendum", which Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian had willfully promoted despite strong opposition from home and overseas, ended on March 20 and turned out to be invalid because the number of voters taking part in the "referendum" failed to reach half of the total number
of the eligible voters. (Mar.22,2004)

New railway linking China, Europe to be built
Kazakhstan will kick off construction of a new railroad this year to link China up with Europe for facilitating transportation between Asia-Pacific and European countries, a vice-president of Kazakhstan Railway Co., Ltd announced on March 12, who was in Hong Kong raising funds for the project.(Mar.19,2004)

 Ministry still on alert against bird flu
China is no longer facing bird flu restrictions after the Ministry of Agriculture Tuesday lifted the veil of isolation surrounding the nation's two remaining quarantined areas.(Mar.17,2004)

Premier: Taiwan referendum threatens stability
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday the referendum scheduled for March 20 by the Taiwan authorities under the pretext of democracy poses a threat to stability across the Taiwan Straits, and challenges the universally acknowledged one-China principle. (Mar.15,2004)

China outlines environmental protection plan for 2004
China's highest environmental authority outlined here Thursday its 2004 plan to protect the country's environment, which is increasingly threatened by the burgeoning economy. (Mar.12,2004)

Top legislators consider amending constitution again
National legislators Monday began deliberating a proposed amendment to China's Constitution, which includes the historic stipulation of protecting private property and preserving human rights. (Mar.10,2004)

China's defense spending still fairly low: official
China's defense spending, slated to rise 11.6 percent this year, is proportionately lower than that of many nations and the principle of building the army through frugality should be adhered to, the military's top budget official said here Saturday. (Mar.08,2004)

CPPCC chairman reiterates one-China principle
The Second Session of the 10th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) begins its annual session as scheduled Wednesday in Beijing. Chairman Jia Qinglin of China's top advisory body pledged continued efforts to implement the basic principle of "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems" to promote the reunification of the motherland.(Mar.05,2004)

Constitution to be amended a fourth time
China's 1982 Constitution will be amended for the fourth time next week when the country's top legislature holds its annual meeting.(Mar.03,2004)

China's first local law on AIDS prevention to take effect in Yunnan
China's first local law on the prevention of AIDS, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome, will take effect in Yunnan Province in southwest China on Monday. (Mar.01,2004)

Six-party talks enter pivotal phase in 2nd day
Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said Thursday the ongoing six-party talks had entered a pivotal phase of discussing abolishing nuclear programs, safeguarding security and enhancing economic cooperation
(Feb.27,2004)

President Hu holds talks with Surinamese president
Chinese President Hu Jintao Tuesday suggested that China and Surinam should continue high-profile exchanges, deepen bilateral economic cooperation, strengthen exchange on science and education, culture, health and human resources, and increase coordination in dealing with international affairs.(Feb.24,2004)

China capable of detecting bird flu in human beings
China is capable of detecting bird flu in human beings if cases occur, according to an expert from the China Disease Control and Prevention Center.(Feb.23,2004)

No new bird flu, vaccination ongoing in China
China Thursday confirmed three previously suspected outbreaks of the H5N1 strain of bird flu, but said there have been no new suspected cases reported on the Chinese mainland since Tuesday.(Feb.20,2004)

Meng Fanli met Canadian Guests  
Yesterday, the CPC secretary of Yingkou Committee met the guests from Canada. Both parties have shown his interests to jointly develop the gold mine. Deputy mayor Mr. Hao Qinghui attended the meeting. (Feb.17,2004)

US Seventh Fleet warship to visit China
Blue Ridge, the command ship of the US Navy's Seventh Fleet is to visit east China's Shanghai porton Feb. 24-28, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue Thursday in Beijing.(Feb.16,2004)

President Hu Jintao meets Japanese party leader
Chinese President Hu Jintao said Wednesday that statesmen from both China and Japan should take a responsible attitude toward history and their peoples in boosting the development of bilateral relations.(Feb.12,2004)

Policies for increasing farmers' income unveiled
Sensing the urgency of raising farmers' income, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council have issued a document on policies for boosting the growth in the income of farmers.（Feb.09，2004）

President Hu's visit boosts cooperation: FM
Chinese President Hu Jintao's visits to France, Egypt, Gabon and Algeria helped promote understanding and boost China's relations and cooperation with these countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry Li Zhaoxing said before leaving Algeria on Feb. 4.（Feb.06,2004)

Compensation for farmers affected by bird flu
The governments in bird flu-hit areas of China have begun giving compensation packages to farmers whose poultry were slaughtered during emergency efforts nationwide to check the spread of bird flu. (Feb.04,2004)
　

US pressing EU to uphold arms embargo against China
The Bush administration has quietly lodged a series of formal protests with the European Union and its members in an attempt to persuade the body not to lift its 14-year ban on weapons trade with China, the Washington Post reported. （Feb.02，2004）

China to issue new intelligent ID cards
China is planning to issue new intelligent ID cards for its 1.3 billion people, and some citizens will be issued computer readable cards as early as March.（Jan.29，2004）

Guangzhou man in hospital for SARS
A 35-year-old man has been isolated in hospital in Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong Province for SARS observation, officials said Sunday, Jan. 11.（Jan.12，2004）

Millions to be laid-off as State firms streamline
Re-employment agencies to be closed in 2 years, replaced by social security network. Some 3 million workers may lose their jobs every year until 2006 as China's over-staffed State firms streamline.(Jan.09,2004)

President celebrates New Year with CPPCC members
Speaking at a tea party to greet the New Year in Beijing, Chinese President Hu Jintao said 2003 was a year in which China's efforts to develop a prosperous society gained a solid foundation and China's economic and social development will keep good momentum in 2004.(Jan.05,2004)

Amendments to China's Constitution drafted
The members of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) passed the draft amendments to the Constitution here Saturday.（Dec.30,2003 ）

Politburo meeting vows to fight corruption
General Secretary Hu Jintao presided over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Tuesday, to discuss the top issues of building the Party's style and fighting corruption.(Dec.25,2003)

FM spokesman: Sino-US relations at pivotal stage
The Sino-US relations are now at a pivotal stage since the establishment of diplomatic ties on Jan. 1,1979, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao Tuesday.(Dec.24,2003)

President Hu calls for speeding up talent training
Chinese President Hu Jintao has called for greater efforts for speeding up the development and training of qualified personnel for the country's modernization drive. (Dec.22,2003)

Taiwan researcher tested positive for SARS
A medical researcher studying Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Taiwan has been confirmed to contract SARS, said a Taiwan health official Wednesday. The patient is a researcher at a general hospital in Taipei and has been transferred to a hospital equipped to handle SARS cases.(Dec.18,2003)

Chinese FM spokesman on Saddam capture
Asked about the capture of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said here Sunday that China hopes the incident can be conducive to peace and stability in Iraq.
(Dec.16,2003)

Hu urges ideological workers to meet demands of times
Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has urged the CPC's ideological publicity workers to meet the requirements of the new situation and tasks as the country is advancing toward the goal of building an overall well-off society. (Dec.08,200)

Chen Shui-bian warned not to fuel separatism
The Chinese government warned Taiwan authorities led by Chen Shui-bian to immediately stop separatist crimes through advocating a "referendum" and not to cheat and fool the Taiwanese people. (Nov.18,2003)

The municipal animal center for monitoring and diagnosis epidemic disease has been completed a few days ago. The deputy mayor, Mr. Jiang Guangxin, went to inspect the work yesterday.(Nov.05,2003)

The Chinese government Wednesday voiced its "firm opposition" to separatist moves by Taiwan authorities by abusing the planned "referendum" as an excuse. Zhang Mingqing, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said the mainland respects the aspiration of the compatriots in Taiwan to be masters of their own community, but Taiwan authorities are deliberately using the "referendum" as a cover-up to challenge the one-China principle in a bid to split the motherland. (Oct.29,2003)
　

Jiang Zemin, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), met Thursday with Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, who is here on the second leg of his four-day China visit. (Oct.23,2003)

China confident of 7 percent economic growth this year.
China's target of a 7 percent economic growth set for this year "is well within reach," the Chinese President told Pacific Rim business leaders.(Oct.20,2003)

Mr. Dan Simion, the minister consular economic commercial embassy of Romania to China, visited Yingkou. The top leaders of the city, Ms Han baotong, and Mr Hao Qinghui attended the meeting in Yingkou High Tech Park. Mr Hao Qinghui, the deputy mayor of the city had introduced the ideal investment circumstance and stronger industrial base. He hoped the two parties may have a further mutual understanding, and seek more opportunity for corporation. And Mr Simion said he would let more companies know Yingkou and develop in Yingkou.(Oct.08,2003)

On Sep.12, in the meeting held by State Council for all Customs rank awarding, Bayuquan Customs was awarded as the advanced group of all Customs by Ministry of Personnel of the People’s Republic of China and General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China. (Sep.24,2003)

Sponsored by Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and Liaoning Provincial Government, the Second Tour Week for Taiwan Well-known Enterprisers Liaodong Peninsula was unveiled in An’ Shan City yesterday.208 Taiwan well-known Enterprisers and 30 reporters from Taiwan, Hongkang and some other news agencies from the state and local took part in the tour week. They will visit Yingkou on Aug.23-24.
(Aug.21,2003)                                                           

Yingkou has gained a good harvest on the seventh China Investment and Trade conference. We have totally signed 8 cooperation agreements. The total investment is USD5.120, among which, the foreign investment is USD2, 700.(Sep.16,2003)

On Sep.6, our city held a China Yingkou Investment and Trade Conference in Wanhow hotel in Shenyang. Some guests from Venezuela, Italy and Panama etc attended the conference. In the meeting, the top leaders of the city, Mr. Li Songlin, Hao Qinghui made an introduction about the profile of Yingkou to the quests and sincerely hoped both parties could find the opportunity for cooperation under the mutual understanding.(Sep.09,2003)

The Binhai Road, which has been expected for several years by Yingkou citizens, will be started to build  in next month. The road is about 50 kilo meters long with two ways four lanes. The total investment is nearly one billion RMB. The project will be finished in two years.(Sep.04,2003)

Mr. Meng Fanli, the secretary of CPC Yingkou committee, met Germany guests in Yingkou International Hotel yesterday.. Mr. Hao Qinghui, the deputy mayor, joined the interview.(Aug.28,2003)

Mr. Meng Fanli, the secretary of CPC Yingkou committee met the guests from India. Last night in International Hotel... In the meeting, Mr. Meng told the guests that Yingkou is a traditional light textile city with all kinds of textile industry sectors. We sincerely hope to cooperate with European countries.(Aug.18,2003)

The championship for early youths and children of Liaoning Province was closed in the city of Dashiqiao yesterday. Liang Xinrui, the swimmer from Yingkou city, got the third place in the women’s 100 meters breaststroke in 10 years’ group and the 8^th place in the all freestyle. Zhang Mengmeng got the 3^rd place on the all butterfly style and the 8^th of 100 meters freestyle in the women’ 12 years’ group.(Aug.12,2003)

On August 1, the top leaders of Yingkou city, Mr. Meng Fanli, Diao Shaochang, Wang Jie interviewed the group of Hong Kong Commercial
Daily led by general editor Mr. Chen Xitian. Mr. Meng Fanli accepted the interview by the press on strategy to prosper Liaonign old industrial base, how to bring Yingkou into full play, and how to face challenges.
(Aug.05,2003)                                              

  In the first half of the year, the growing speed of the industrial economy is still going on the basis of fast increase in the last year... The accumulated finished total industrial value is 13.378 billion Yuan RMB, it is increased 29.37% than that in the last year and 8.37% higher than the other cites in Liaoning Province. It is located the third place among Liaoning Province on the increase rate.(July15,2003)

 The three days-project year inspection had been started since yesterday. The top leaders of the city, Mr. Meng Fanli, Mr. Hu Wangyi, Mr. Li Fengyun, Mr. Zhao Huaming and other leaders from CPC Yingkou committee, local congress, local municipal government and local people’s consulting association have joined the inspection of 23 enterprises on the project processing work. (July11,2003)

 Up to June 30, Yingkou Ports has handled 2.15 million tons freight, it is 5.59 million tons increased than last year, the increasing rate is 35.1%.. It has shipped 0.21 million containers TEU, increased 51 thousands containers TEU, the increasing rate is 32.1%. Yingkou Port has completed the upper year’s plan above the quota.(July08,2003)

 Yingkou Ports will be a hundred million tonnage ports in the year of 2010. On June 28, Yingkou Port held its first CPC members’ meeting. On the meeting they have brought out the grand target of building Yingkou Port being a hundred million tonnage ports.
Mr. Meng Fanli, the secretary of CPC Yingkou committee attended the meeting and asked Yingkou Ports to build the port closely round the industrial base reform in Liaoning and Northeast China, to continuously strengthen the competition, to drive the regional economy to exported and international economy, to make contributions to Yingkou's development.(June30,2003)

 From now on, Yingkou government will take specific steps to deal with those enterprises that polluted the air, in order to improve the quality of air environment.(June24,2003)