April 2002
Hu Jintao's Visit to Washington - 2002-04-30
Hu Jintao, China's Vice President, is visiting Washington to meet with President Bush and other U.S. officials. The discussions will focus on human rights, Taiwan,…
Chinese Prime Minister Calls for Israel's Withdrawal from Palestinian Territories
Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji called for Israel to withdraw from Palestinian territories during talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Zhu emphasized that violence…
Chinese Vice President Arrives in New York
Hu Jintao, the Vice President of China, has arrived in New York as part of his first official visit to the U.S. He is engaging…
First Official Visit of Hu Jintao, Vice President of China, to the USA - 2002-04-28
Hu Jintao, the Vice President of China and future President, has begun his first official visit to the United States, arriving in Hawaii. The visit…
Seeking Refuge in Western Embassies - April 27, 2002
Three North Korean refugees who had sought asylum in Western embassies in China have left the country, likely heading to South Korea. This incident involves…
Japan Respects China's Decision to Postpone Talks
Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi expressed respect for China's decision to postpone defense talks following his visit to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japanese…
Nepal Prime Minister: Defeating Maoist Rebels Will Take 10 Years or More
Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba warned that defeating Maoist rebels could take over a decade without international support. He called for military assistance from…
China Criticizes Japan - April 21, 2002
China and South Korea have condemned Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit to a war memorial that includes war criminals' graves. The visit is seen…
Under the Microscope: The Dual Objectives of the People's Republic of China's Visit to Iran - April 20, 2002
The article discusses the dual objectives of China's visit to Iran, the unrest in Khorasan, and the legal scrutiny of five Iranian parliament members. These…
Discussions Between the President of Iran and the President of China - April 20, 2002
Iran's President Mohammad Khatami met with China's President Jiang Zemin to discuss regional conflicts, particularly in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Jiang expressed support for…
Under the Microscope April 18, 2002
The U.S. Secretary of State's recent trip to the Middle East yielded no significant results, while China's leader is set to visit Iran, indicating a…
An American Student Expelled from China - 2002-04-16
An American student named Andrew Elsmore was expelled from China after being arrested for protesting against the government's crackdown on the Falun Gong movement. This…
Rescue efforts continue to find the bodies of victims from the Chinese passenger plane crash
A Chinese passenger plane with 166 people on board crashed in South Korea, resulting in at least 124 fatalities and several injuries. Rescue operations are…
119 People Killed in Crash of Chinese Passenger Plane in South Korea
A Chinese passenger plane crashed in South Korea, killing 119 people. Over 50 survived initially, but some later succumbed to their injuries. The incident highlights…
Chinese President Arrives in Nigeria - 2002-04-15
Chinese President Jiang Zemin has arrived in Nigeria to enhance bilateral cooperation with the country. He will meet with Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo to discuss…
Establishment of a Permanent International Court - 2002-04-12
A permanent international court for war crimes has been established, with 66 countries supporting it. Key figures like UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw hailed the…
The United States Supports Taiwan - 2002-04-09
A senior U.S. defense official stated that the U.S. will fully support Taiwan's self-defense, prompting strong criticism from China. This statement by Paul Wolfowitz challenges…
Thousands of Chinese Migrants Challenge the Hong Kong Government
Thousands of Chinese migrants are contesting a Hong Kong court ruling that requires them to leave the territory by the end of the month. Despite…
Hong Kong to Expel Chinese Migrants
Hong Kong plans to expel over 2400 Chinese migrants who have ignored a court order to leave. The government has started the repatriation process after…
Chinese Unmanned Spacecraft Returns to Earth - 2002-04-01
A Chinese unmanned spacecraft successfully returned to Earth after a week-long mission, marking a significant advancement in China's space program. The mission involved the 'Shenzhou…
Repatriation of Chinese Migrants from Hong Kong - 2002-04-01
Hong Kong plans to repatriate over 2,400 Chinese migrants who defied a court order to leave by the end of March. Protests erupted as migrants…