May 2002
Location of Black Boxes from Downed Chinese Airplane Identified - 2002-05-29
A Chinese Airlines Boeing 747 crashed into the Taiwan Strait last Saturday, leading to the identification of the black boxes' location by Taiwanese authorities. The…
US Congressional Delegation's Efforts to Travel to North Korea - 2002-05-29
A US Congressional delegation visiting China has been trying for three months to obtain a visa to travel to North Korea but has been unsuccessful.…
Deadlock in American Delegation's Trip to North Korea - 2002-05-29
A U.S. congressional delegation visiting China is trying to reach North Korea but faces visa issues. The members aim to convey a message of friendship…
Request for the Delivery of Refugees from South Korea - 2002-05-28
China has requested the South Korean consulate in Beijing to return three North Korean asylum seekers. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of North Korean…
Samsung's $1 Million Donation to Chinese Football Fans - 2002-05-28
Samsung has donated $950,000 to support Chinese football fans traveling to South Korea for the World Cup. This initiative aims to promote their products while…
Chinese Passenger Plane Crashes into Sea - 2002-05-25
A Chinese Airlines passenger plane crashed into the sea while flying from Taipei to Hong Kong. The Taiwanese Prime Minister confirmed the incident and indicated…
Brazilian Player's Prediction About Turkey's Team - 2002-05-25
Roberto Carlos, a player for Brazil's national team, predicts an easy match against Turkey in the 2002 World Cup, suggesting Brazil only needs to exert…
North Korean Refugees in South Korea - 2002-05-23
Five North Korean refugees have arrived in South Korea after being forcibly removed from the Japanese consulate in China, leading to a diplomatic dispute between…
Violence in the Disputed Kashmir Region Continues - 2002-05-22
Violence in Kashmir persists, prompting President Bush to urge India and Pakistan to reduce tensions. Key figures including Richard Armitage and Jack Straw are set…
North Korean Refugees Leave Chinese Territory
Five North Korean refugees have left China after being arrested at a Japanese consulate, highlighting a diplomatic standoff between Beijing and Tokyo. Japan accused China…
China Interrogates Korean-American Missionary
The Chinese government is interrogating Joseph Choi, a Korean-American missionary, for allegedly helping North Korean refugees escape. This incident follows the controversial extraction of five…
Two North Korean Refugees Arrive in Singapore
Two North Korean refugees have arrived in Singapore after applying for asylum at the Canadian embassy in Beijing. They are expected to travel to South…
Two North Korean Refugees Arrive in Singapore - 2002-05-16
Two North Korean refugees have arrived in Singapore after seeking asylum at the Canadian embassy in Beijing. They are expected to continue their journey to…
First Joint Investment of State-Owned Companies from China and Taiwan - 2002-05-16
State-owned companies from China and Taiwan have signed a significant contract for joint oil and gas exploration in the Taiwan Strait. This marks the first…
Unauthorized Entry of Chinese Police into Japanese Consulate
Chinese police unlawfully entered the Japanese consulate in Shenyang and removed five North Korean refugees without consent from Japanese officials. Japan's Foreign Minister condemned this…
North Korean Refugees Arrive in Seoul, South Korea Today - 2002-05-14
Three North Korean refugees who sought asylum at a U.S. consulate in China have successfully arrived in South Korea. Meanwhile, two other refugees are at…
Japan's Official Protest to China - 2002-05-13
Japan has officially protested to China over the unauthorized entry of Chinese police into its consulate and the removal of five North Korean asylum seekers.…
Discussions on the Fate of Three North Korean Nationals
Three North Korean nationals have sought refuge in a U.S. consulate in China, prompting ongoing negotiations between U.S. and Chinese officials. The situation highlights the…
Taiwan's Missile Test - 2002-05-10
Taiwan conducted a test of an indigenous surface-to-air missile while President Chen Shui-bian called for renewed talks with China. This missile test is part of…
Political Asylum Seekers Detained in China - 2002-05-09
Seven individuals suspected to be North Korean asylum seekers were detained in Shenyang, China, while attempting to seek refuge at foreign consulates. The incident has…
All Passengers of Chinese Airplane Have Died - 2002-05-09
A Chinese airplane crashed in northern coastal waters, resulting in the deaths of all 112 passengers and crew members. The airline has expressed condolences to…
Several Unknown Individuals Attempted to Enter Japanese and U.S. Consulates in China - 2002-05-08
Several individuals attempted to seek asylum at the Japanese and U.S. consulates in Shenyang, China, with two reaching the U.S. consulate and five North Koreans…
Chinese Passenger Plane Crash - 2002-05-07
A Chinese passenger plane with 112 people on board crashed into the northern sea near Dalian. There are no hopes for survivors, with 50 bodies…
Crash of Passenger Planes in China and Egypt - 2002-05-07
Two passenger planes crashed recently, one in northern China with no survivors and another in Tunisia involving an EgyptAir flight that resulted in 14 fatalities.…
Taiwan President's Response to Chinese Vice President
Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian defended U.S. arms sales to Taiwan as a means of promoting peace, countering Chinese Vice President Hu Jintao's warnings about potential…
Nearly 500 Journalists Arrested in 2001
In 2001, nearly 500 journalists were arrested globally, with about 100 still imprisoned. Reporters Without Borders highlights increasing censorship and political targeting of journalists, particularly…
Chinese Vice President Leaves the United States
Chinese Vice President Hu Jintao has left the U.S. after warning that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan could harm U.S.-China relations. He met with President…
President Bush Welcomes Hu Jintao, Vice President of China - 2002-05-01
President Bush welcomed Hu Jintao, the Vice President of China, at the White House for an introductory meeting. Discussions are expected to focus on trade…