January 2004
Deadly Avian Influenza Detected One Year Ago - 2004-01-31
The World Health Organization reports that a deadly strain of avian influenza has been present for about a year, first detected in April 2003 in…
WHO Requests Urgent Action from China Regarding Bird Flu Virus - 2004-01-31
The World Health Organization has urged China to take immediate action to control the spread of the avian influenza virus, which has now been confirmed…
Strengthening Political and Economic Ties Between the Arab League and China - 2004-01-30
The Arab League and China have agreed to create a new forum to enhance their political and economic relations. This agreement was reached during talks…
China Denies British Magazine Report on Bird Flu Outbreak
China has denied a British magazine's report alleging that a bird flu outbreak started in the country last year and was covered up by officials.…
Chinese President's Visit to Cairo - January 29, 2004
Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Cairo for a four-day visit, welcomed by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. His visit includes discussions on purchasing Airbus jets…
Meeting of the Chinese President and French Business Leaders in Paris - 2004-01-28
Chinese President Hu Jintao is meeting with French business leaders to discuss bilateral economic relations and infrastructure investments. This visit is significant as it highlights…
The Spread of Avian Influenza Has Reached China
Avian influenza has spread to China, with cases confirmed in ducks on a farm near Vietnam. This outbreak poses a risk to millions living near…
Hossein Rezazadeh Named Best Weightlifter in the Over 105 kg Category in the World
Hossein Rezazadeh has been recognized as the best weightlifter in the over 105 kg category for the year 2003 by the International Weightlifting Federation. This…
China Condemns Taiwan's Plan for Referendum
China has condemned Taiwan's proposal for a referendum on its relations with Beijing, warning that it could escalate tensions. The Chinese President plans to convince…
China Strongly Criticizes Revised Referendum Plan in Taiwan - 2004-01-17
China has criticized Taiwan's revised referendum plan, which now asks if Taiwan should strengthen its missile defense instead of demanding China withdraw missiles. This reflects…
U.S. Expresses Satisfaction with Taiwan's Flexibility - 2004-01-17
The U.S. has expressed cautious approval of Taiwan's recent changes regarding a referendum that aims to address Chinese missile presence. Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian is…
Two Airplane Crew Members Are Not Infected with SARS - 2004-01-15
Two crew members from an airplane were hospitalized with symptoms resembling SARS but have been confirmed not to have the virus. The World Health Organization…
Iran Holds Record for Deaths in Natural Disasters - January 13, 2004
Iran has the third highest death toll from earthquakes globally, following China and India. This statistic highlights the significant impact of natural disasters on the…
Iran National Football Team to Face Australia
The Iran national football team is set to play two friendly matches against Australia in May 2004 as preparation for the Asian Cup in China.…
Daily Calendar, January 2: Trade Agreement Regarding Relations with China - 2004-01-02
On January 2, a trade agreement concerning relations with China was noted. The article highlights the historical context of this agreement, emphasizing its significance in…