June 2003
Hong Kong and China Sign Free Trade Agreement - 2003-06-29
Hong Kong and China have signed a free trade agreement aimed at boosting Hong Kong's economy. The agreement includes tariff reductions and increased market access…
New Actions by Asian Health Ministers to Combat SARS - 2003-06-29
Asian health ministers convened in Bangkok to coordinate efforts against SARS, agreeing to test travelers from infected regions and ensure that trade is not disrupted…
Iran National Football Team Invited to China - 2003-06-25
The Iran national football team has been invited to China for friendly matches, following a meeting between the Chinese ambassador and the president of the…
Travel Restrictions on Beijing Lifted
The World Health Organization has lifted travel restrictions on Beijing due to successful control of the SARS outbreak. This decision reflects confidence in China's health…
Travel Restrictions to Beijing Lifted Due to SARS Outbreak
The World Health Organization has lifted its travel advisory for Beijing, indicating that the city's measures against the SARS outbreak have been effective. Currently, only…
Indian Prime Minister: India-China Relations Have Transformed
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee announced a transformation in India-China relations during his first visit to China in ten years. The two countries signed…
Indian Prime Minister Arrives in Beijing
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has arrived in Beijing for economic negotiations and to improve bilateral relations. This visit is significant as he is…
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Arrives in Beijing for Two-Day Visit
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit to enhance bilateral relations and economic cooperation. This marks the first…
Astronomy Website Now Features 100 Million Pictures of the Universe
American scientists announced that their astronomy website has reached over 100 million images. The 'Astronomy Picture of the Day' has been sharing images and scientific…
Yanni, the God of New Age Music
Yanni, a prominent figure in New Age instrumental music, has released a new album and autobiography, reflecting on his journey from Greece to international fame.…
Meeting of Special Envoys of the Dalai Lama with Chinese Officials - 2003-06-12
The Chinese government has reopened communication with the Dalai Lama's envoys after a nine-year hiatus. This development is significant as it indicates a potential shift…
Japanese Newspaper Reports on Secret Contacts Between Iran and North Korea - 2003-06-11
A Japanese newspaper revealed that Iranian nuclear experts made three secret visits to North Korea this year, likely to seek advice on handling international nuclear…
Woman Who Participated in the Long March in China Dies at Age 101
Chen Zongyin, a notable participant in China's Long March, died at 101 years old. She was born in 1902 and joined the Communist Party in…
Chinese Company Norinco Calls US Sanctions Against It Baseless
Norinco, a Chinese company, has denied US allegations of aiding Iran's missile program and called the sanctions imposed on it baseless. The Chinese government supports…
World Health Organization: The peak of SARS outbreak in China and other countries has passed - 2003-06-05
The World Health Organization announced that the peak of the SARS outbreak has passed, with a notable decrease in cases in China. Despite this positive…
Chinese President's Visit to Mongolia - 2003-06-04
Chinese President Hu Jintao is visiting Mongolia as the final stop of his first foreign trip since taking office. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral…
Pekin Watermelon
The film 'Pekin Watermelon' by Nobuhiko Obayashi explores the life of a fruit seller whose existence is disrupted by impoverished Chinese students. It delves into…
WHO Concerned About Reports of SARS Cases in China - 2003-06-03
The WHO is expressing skepticism about China's reports of declining SARS cases, citing uncertainty about how these cases are counted. China claims fewer than ten…
SARS Claims Another Victim in Canada - 2003-06-02
A 60-year-old woman in Ontario, Canada, has died from SARS, raising the total deaths in the country to 31. In response to the outbreak, 5,200…
China Alters River Course to Fill Reservoir of World's Largest Hydroelectric Dam
China has diverted the Yangtze River to fill the reservoir of the Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam globally, which will provide cheap electricity…