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China, DPRK Agree to Continue Six-party Talks
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| China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) agreed in Pyongyang on Thursday in principle to continue the six-party talks on the Korean nuclear issue. The agreement was reached during the talks between Kim Jong Il, general-secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the National Defense Commission of the DPRK, and China's top legislator Wu Bangguo. |
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Industry Chain Backing China's Manned Spaceflight
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| The success of China's first manned spacefight is absolutely pulling up the country's space industry. Researchers estimated that the output value of China's space industry will reach 100 billion yuan (US$12 billion) by 2005. |
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Dialogue, the Correct Way to Solve Korean Nuclear Issue
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| China's top legislator Wu Bangguo said in Pyongyang Wednesday that adherence to dialogue should be the correct direction in resolving the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula. |
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Chinese DM Meets US Counterpart
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| Visiting Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan on Tuesday met with US Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld at the Pentagon for talks on international and regional security, military-to-military ties and other issues of common concern. |
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Premier Stresses Food Security
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| Premier Wen Jiabao Tuesday called for greater efforts to improve the efficiency of major grain production bases in the country and to guarantee food security. |
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Shanghai Opens Further to Hong Kong
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| Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng and Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa expressed their shared belief Monday that closer cooperation between the two metropolises will create a win-win situation for the development of both. |
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China to Create Better Investment Environment: President Hu
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| Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao met with New Zealand business leaders and National Party leader Bill English on Monday afternoon, and exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between China and New Zealand. |
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China Unveils Logo and Mascot for 2004 Asian Cup
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| The countdown to the 2004 Asian Cup soccer tournament started on Sunday as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Chinese Football Association (CFA) officials unveiled the tournament's logo and mascot in Beijing. |
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Earthquakes Leave Thousands Homeless
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| Nine people have been confirmed dead and 43 people were injured after two earthquakes jolted northwest China's Gansu Province on Saturday. Over 10,000 homes have been destroyed, leaving their occupants exposed to temperatures that can fall below freezing. |
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Cultural Relics Protection Faces Severe Situation
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| Cultural relics protection is under severe threat in China as criminals still seek profits from relics and city reconstruction poses a menace to urban cultural heritage. |
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