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Origins and Development of Archaeology in China
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| Chinese archaeology has developed from humble beginnings to bring the eyes of the world to bear on ancient wonders that reveal a unique past. |
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Very Best Efforts to Support the Poor
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| Wang Zhenyao, director of the Department of Disaster and Poverty Relief in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, is interviewed by the weekly publication Sanlian Shenghuo Zhoukan, answering questions relating to the implementation of the policy of minimum living standards, which was introduced in 1993. |
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Chinese FM Calls for Political Settlement of Iraq Issue
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| At an open meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Iraq, Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan urged the international community Wednesday to make the utmost effort for a political settlement of the Iraq issue. |
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Pipeline Project Uncovers 18 Archeological Sites
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| Recent discoveries during construction of the Gansu section of the West-to-East Gas Pipeline have been identified by archeologists as of great significance to research into Prehistoric and Bronze Age cultures. |
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Columbia Tragedy Won't Thwart Space Exploration
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| When expressing deep condolences at the loss of the US space shuttle Columbia on Saturday, Chinese scientists said Monday the tragedy would not thwart mankind's progress in space exploration although the road was full of danger and difficulties. |
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Kite Festival Is Economic High Flier
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| The kite has long been a wonder for children but now in Weifang in Shandong Province it is bringing economic benefits to make their parents happy too. The little kite has turned into a big player in the development of the local economy. |
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Chinese President Expresses Condolences over Columbia Tragedy
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| Chinese President Jiang Zemin sent a message to United States President George W. Bush on Sunday to express deep condolences over the US space shuttle Columbia tragedy and the loss of its seven-member crew a day before. |
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7 Astronauts Die As Shuttle Breaks Apart
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| Space shuttle Columbia broke apart in flames 200,000 feet over Texas on Saturday, killing all seven astronauts just minutes before they were to glide to a landing in Florida. |
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Shanghai's GDP Keeps Growing
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| China's major economic powerhouse Shanghai reported 540.9 billion yuan (US$65.4 billion) of gross domestic product (GDP) in the year 2002, up 10.9 percent from the previous year. |
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China Imposes Full Fishing Ban on Yangtze
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| China imposes a fishing ban extending for six months on its longest river, the Yangtze, from February 1. No restaurant along the river is allowed to sell fish during the ban period, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. |
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