March 2003
Information on the Deadly Virus of a Mysterious Disease Similar to Pneumonia is Very Limited
U.S. health officials have limited information on a deadly virus causing a pneumonia-like illness, speculated to spread through respiratory droplets. The disease, known as SARS,…
Tibetan Government-in-Exile Welcomes Release of Tibetan Prisoner
The Tibetan Government-in-Exile has welcomed the release of a Tibetan political prisoner due to medical reasons. This release is seen as a potential opening for…
Longest-serving Tibetan female prisoner pardoned for medical reasons
China has pardoned the longest-serving Tibetan female prisoner for medical reasons, a decision welcomed by the Tibetan government-in-exile as a positive step towards dialogue regarding…
World Health Organization Scientists Go to China to Trace Mysterious Pneumonia-like Illness - 2003-03-23
Scientists from the World Health Organization are investigating a pneumonia-like illness that may have originated in China last year, which has since spread to other…
Witness Report: Recent Developments Regarding the War Against Iraq - 2003-03-20
The article discusses the recent developments related to the war against Iraq, focusing on the decisions made by European countries and China. This is significant…
China's Efforts to Prevent War - 2003-03-18
China's new leadership, including President Hu Jintao, is actively seeking to prevent war in Iraq by advocating for a political solution and urging continued diplomatic…
Medical Scientists Strive to Discover the Cause of a Deadly Pneumonia-like Disease
Medical scientists are urgently trying to identify the cause of a deadly pneumonia-like disease that originated in China and has spread globally. The World Health…
President Bush Will Give Saddam Hussein an Ultimatum to Leave Iraq to Avoid War - 2003-03-17
President Bush is set to issue an ultimatum to Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq to prevent war, citing the failure of the UN to enforce…
Final Decisions for Forming a New Government in China Are Made - 2003-03-17
China's National People's Congress has approved a new cabinet with younger leaders, including Hu Jintao as president and Wen Jiabao as prime minister. Key appointments…
Mysterious Illness - 2003-03-16
A mysterious pneumonia first identified in China has spread to several Asian countries, affecting hundreds. A mother returning to Canada from Hong Kong died from…
Colin Powell Describes 6 Countries as Particularly Concerned Due to Severe Violations of Religious Freedom - 2003-03-06
Colin Powell identified six countries, including Iran, as serious violators of religious freedom, stating that their situation has not improved since the previous year. Notably,…
Kofi Annan: The Destruction of Iraq's Al-Samoud Missiles is a Positive Development
Kofi Annan announced that the destruction of Iraq's Al-Samoud missiles is a positive step towards peace. The UN Security Council will decide if this action…
China's Consultative Legislative Assembly Begins Sessions Today - 2003-03-03
The Consultative Legislative Assembly of China has commenced its sessions in anticipation of significant cabinet changes, with Hu Jintao expected to become president. The National…
Human Rights Defenders Say Chinese Dissident Zhang Qi Residing in the U.S. Has Been Released - 2003-03-02
Zhang Qi, a Chinese dissident living in the U.S., has been released from detention in China after eight months. Her release follows the denial of…