July 2002
China Condemns U.S. Actions
The Chinese government condemned the U.S. for considering new sanctions against nine Chinese entities for arms sales to Iran. This reflects ongoing tensions between the…
Taiwan Calls for Direct Peace Talks with China - 2002-07-22
Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian has called for direct peace talks with China, emphasizing Taiwan's sovereignty. He warned of potential unilateral actions if China does not…
Severe Storm in the Pacific Leaves 100 Dead
A severe storm in the Pacific has resulted in 100 fatalities and extensive damage, particularly in the Philippines. Over one million people have been impacted,…
China Emphasizes Defensive Nature of Its Military
China has responded to U.S. accusations of planning an attack on Taiwan by emphasizing its military's defensive nature and low defense spending. This reaction follows…
American Peacekeepers Temporarily Exempted from Possible Prosecution by International Criminal Court
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution temporarily exempting American peacekeepers from prosecution by the International Criminal Court. This decision, supported by the US,…
Efforts by American and French Diplomats to Resolve Dispute at the International Criminal Court - 2002-07-12
American and French diplomats are attempting to resolve a dispute regarding the International Criminal Court, focusing on U.S. demands for immunity for peacekeepers from non-signatory…
Visit of the British Foreign Secretary to India and Pakistan - 2002-07-03
British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw will visit India and Pakistan to address the Kashmir crisis, which recently escalated tensions between the two nations. The visit…
Murder of a Chinese Diplomat in Kyrgyzstan - 2002-07-01
A Chinese diplomat was killed and another injured by unknown assailants in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The incident raises concerns about potential involvement of Uyghur separatists from…
China Calls for Kyrgyzstan to Act in Finding and Punishing the Killer of Its Diplomat
China has expressed strong concern over the killing of a Chinese diplomat and another citizen in Kyrgyzstan, urging the Kyrgyz government to take action against…
Fifth Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return to China - 2002-07-01
Jiang Zemin, the President of China, attended the fifth anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, with significant security measures in place. Local protesters were…