March 2002
China and India Collaborate to Resolve Border Disputes - 2002-03-31
China and India have committed to working together to enhance economic ties and resolve historical border disputes. This collaboration involves key leaders from both nations…
Conviction for Human Trafficking - 2002-03-30
A Chinese court has convicted 15 people for trafficking 180 illegal immigrants to South Korea, with the ringleader receiving a 9-year sentence. This highlights the…
Visit of the Vice President of China to the U.S. - 2002-03-29
China plans to send Vice President Hu Jintao to the U.S. in April despite tensions over U.S.-Taiwan relations. The Chinese government expresses feelings of betrayal…
Indonesian President's Visit to North Korea - 2002-03-28
Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri is visiting North Korea to encourage dialogue between North and South Korea, carrying a message from South Korean President Kim Dae-jung.…
Indian Foreign Minister's Visit to China - 2002-03-28
Indian Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh is on a five-day visit to China to enhance bilateral relations. The discussions will focus on counter-terrorism, trade, and border…
Normalization of Relations Between Israel and China - 2002-03-27
Israel and China have normalized their relations after Israel agreed to pay $350 million in compensation for canceling a radar sale. This decision was influenced…
Chinese Authorities Arrest Underground Catholic Bishop
Chinese authorities have arrested Bishop Jia Zhiguo, an underground Catholic leader, at his home in Zhengding. The Cardinal Kung Foundation reported the arrest, while local…
China Sends Its Third Spacecraft into Earth Orbit - 2002-03-26
China has launched its third unmanned spacecraft, Shenzhou 3, into Earth orbit as part of its goal to send astronauts into space by the end…
China Denies Permission for an American Warship to Dock in Hong Kong - 2002-03-26
China has denied a request for the USS Curtis Wilbur to dock in Hong Kong, providing no explanation for the refusal. This decision comes amid…
First Spade for a Strategic Port in Pakistan - 2002-03-23
China and Pakistan have commenced construction of the Gwadar port, with significant financial backing from China. This project symbolizes a deepening friendship between the two…
China's Government Persecutes Muslim Uyghur Minority - 2002-03-22
Amnesty International has reported that the Chinese government is persecuting the Uyghur Muslim minority, detaining thousands under the pretext of combating terrorism. This situation raises…
China Says U.S. Actions Could Negatively Affect Bilateral Relations - 2002-03-20
China has expressed concerns that U.S. actions, particularly regarding Taiwan and nuclear strategy, could harm bilateral relations. The situation involves high-level meetings between defense officials…
China Defends Its Decision to Allow North Korean Defectors to Leave Beijing
China has allowed a group of North Korean defectors to leave Beijing after they occupied the Spanish embassy, but it warns that this will not…
North Korean Refugees Arrive in South Korea - 2002-03-19
A group of North Korean refugees, including six families and two orphaned girls, arrived in South Korea after spending two days in a secure environment…
25 North Korean Citizens Seek Asylum in the Philippines
25 North Korean citizens have sought asylum in the Philippines after escaping from China and entering the Spanish embassy in Beijing. They will be sent…
Economic Reforms in China - 2002-03-16
Zhou Rongji, China's Prime Minister, highlighted the challenge of poverty among 800 million farmers during a parliamentary session. Despite economic reforms, the agricultural sector has…
North Korean Citizens Seek Asylum - 2002-03-16
25 North Korean citizens seeking asylum are currently in the Philippines and will be sent to South Korea after a brief stay for rest and…
Warning from Mohammad Khatami, President of Iran - 2002-03-15
Mohammad Khatami, the President of Iran, warns that the use of nuclear weapons could lead to global destruction. His comments come in response to the…
China Accuses the U.S. Government of Human Rights Violations - 2002-03-12
China has released a report accusing the U.S. of human rights violations, highlighting issues like crime, violence, and discrimination in America. This comes after the…
Pentagon Engaged in Emergency Planning for Potential Use of Nuclear Bombs Against Threatening Countries - 2002-03-10
The U.S. Pentagon is reportedly preparing an emergency plan for the potential use of nuclear weapons against several countries perceived as threats, including Iran. This…
China Increases Its Military Spending
China is set to announce a 17.6% increase in its military spending, reaching about 20 billion dollars. This decision, made by the Chinese Finance Minister…
China - Human Rights - March 5, 2002
On March 5, 2002, the U.S. Department of State released an annual report criticizing China's human rights record, leading to strong reactions from various countries.…