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No Policy Changes on Taiwan: Mainland Official
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| Chinese mainland's policies on Taiwan will remain unchanged following the recent regional elections in the island province of China, according to Zhang Mingqing, director of the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, at a Wednesday news conference.
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Good Beginning for China's Five-Year Plan
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| The latest official information shows that the year 2001 will go down in history as a milestone for China as well as a good beginning for the country's five-year (2001-05) plan for economic and social development. Zeng Peiyan, minister in charge of the State Development Planning Commission, said earlier this week the Chinese economy is expected to grow by 7.4 percent, exceeding 9 trillion yuan (US$1.09 trillion) for the first time in history.
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Hong Kong Approves Aid for Afghan Refugees
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| The Hong Kong government has approved two million Hong Kong dollars for emergency relief to Afghan refugees, according to a government news release Wednesday
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Southwest Sea Gateway Opens
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| The Southwest Sea Gateway, the first high-grade highway to link China’s coast with its western provinces, opened for traffic in November after 14 years of construction. The highway, some 60 percent of which is expressway, runs from Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, to Beihai, a coastal city on the Beibu Bay. |
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China Condemns Violent Attacks
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| China Monday strongly condemned the violent attacks in Jerusalem and Haifa, saying it was worried about the possible escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict as a result of the explosions. Extending condolences and greetings to the injured and the families of those who died, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue said China urged parties concerned to seek peaceful means to resolve all disputes. |
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Nation Honors Its Constitution
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| China's top legislator yesterday stressed the importance of the Constitution at a seminar on the country’s first day for promoting its legal system nationwide. The theme of this year’s day is "enhancing awareness of abiding by the Constitution and pushing forward the process towards the rule of law." |
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Lesotho Prime Minister Visits Beijing
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| Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili of Lesotho, who arrived Sunday for a six-day official visit to China, exchanged views Monday with Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji in talks where both leaders stressed strong bilateral ties. Mosisili said that Lesotho, a constutional monarchy in an enclave of South Africa, can learn much from China’s experience in developing its economy, improving the life of its people and eliminating poverty. |
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Major Economic Tasks Outlined in 2002
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| Zeng Peiyan, minister in charge of the State Development Planning Commission (SDPC), told the annual national planning meeting which opened Sunday that the government plans to complete a group of construction projects, funded by issuing treasury bonds, by the end of next year. |
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Nation Honors Its Constitution
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| China's top legislator yesterday stressed the importance of the Constitution at a seminar on the country’s first day for promoting its legal system nationwide. The theme of this year’s day is "enhancing awareness of abiding by the Constitution and pushing forward the process towards the rule of law." |
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China Condemns Violent Attacks
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| China Monday strongly condemned the violent attacks in Jerusalem and Haifa, saying it was worried about the possible escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict as a result of the explosions. Extending condolences and greetings to the injured and the families of those who died, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue said China urged parties concerned to seek peaceful means to resolve all disputes. |
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Youth Prepare for Life After WTO
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| The country's youth appear to be fully aware of the competition they face once China enters the World Trade Organization (WTO). Young people in cities all across the country are engaged in night school and in training programs in the hope that further education will provide them with better jobs and thus a better future. |
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China Destroys Illegal Audio, Video Products
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| More than 800,000 illegal audio and video products were destroyed Sunday in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Similar action was also taken in 200 other major cities of the country in an effort to spread awareness of copyright protection and clean up the cultural market. |
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World AIDS Day Marked
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| The 14th World AIDS Day falls on Saturday and a series of activities were held in China to mark the day to warn the public that everybody should be involved in the prevention of the killer disease.
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Laws Banning Overseas Presence in Telecom to Be Abolished
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| China has decided to abolish two laws banning overseas investment in its telecom sector. A source with the Ministry of Information Industry said that the move, to be effective as of December 11, represents part of China's efforts to meet its commitment to further opening its market after its WTO entry. |
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Economic Progress Report
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| China’s top leaders -- Jiang Zemin, Li Peng, Zhu Rongji, Li Ruihuan, Hu Jintao, Wei Jianxing and Li Lanqing -- met in Beijing this week to review the country’s economic progress in 2001 and formulate guidelines for economic development in 2002. They offered high praise for the country’s sound development trends in 2001, the first year of the 10th Five-Year Plan, despite a worldwide economic slowdown. |
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Peer Health Educators Join Fight Against AIDS
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| A peer education program on HIV/AIDS has enabled some 80 students from universities in Beijing and Shanghai to share their knowledge on how to prevent the deadly virus with thousands of people. |
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China to Play 2002 FIFA World Cup in ROK
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| The Chinese team will play its first-phase group matches for the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan(tm) in the Republic of Korea, the world soccer governing body FIFA announced in Busan of ROK on November 28. |
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