July 2003
Meeting of South Korean Foreign Minister with US Deputy Secretary of State - 2003-07-30
The South Korean Foreign Minister met with US Deputy Secretary of State John Bolton to discuss efforts to resume talks on North Korea's nuclear program.…
Significant International Award Granted to Writers Under Political Persecution - 2003-07-29
Over 24 writers, including those from Iran, received the Hellman-Hammett awards for their work amid political persecution. Nearly half of the recipients requested anonymity due…
American Official: China and the United Nations Should Pressure North Korea
John Bolton, a senior U.S. diplomat, has called on China and the UN to increase pressure on North Korea to mitigate nuclear tensions. He emphasized…
The Largest Futsal Tournament in Asia Begins on Sunday in Tehran - 2003-07-25
The largest futsal tournament in Asia is set to begin in Tehran, featuring 16 teams, including the defending champions Iran. The tournament was moved from…
Possibility of New Negotiations on North Korea's Nuclear Development Program
Chinese leaders have suggested that new negotiations on North Korea's nuclear program could start soon, as signs emerge of North Korea's interest in resuming its…
Saddam's Ambassador in China Has Barricaded Himself in the Embassy
The Iraqi ambassador to China, loyal to Saddam Hussein, has armed himself and barricaded himself in the embassy, refusing to comply with American orders to…
Tony Blair Calls for More Democracy in Hong Kong - 2003-07-21
Tony Blair has urged for increased democracy in Hong Kong amid protests against an anti-subversion law. The protests reflect public dissatisfaction with the local government…
Falun Gong Supporters Demand Trial of Jiang Zemin
Falun Gong supporters in Taiwan and Hong Kong held demonstrations demanding the trial of former Chinese President Jiang Zemin for his role in suppressing the…
North Korea Threatens Global Efforts to Control Nuclear Weapons - 2003-07-18
The IAEA chief warns that North Korea poses a significant threat to global nuclear weapons control efforts due to its re-enrichment activities. This situation is…
High-ranking Chinese Representative in the U.S. - 2003-07-17
China is sending Deputy Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo to the U.S. to discuss North Korea's nuclear program with Secretary of State Colin Powell. This meeting…
China's Efforts to Resolve Tensions Arising from North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program - 2003-07-17
China is actively working to alleviate tensions related to North Korea's nuclear program by sending a senior envoy to the U.S. for talks with Secretary…
World Youth Basketball Championships in Greece - 2003-07-16
The Iranian youth basketball team lost to Nigeria 78-53 in the World Youth Championships and is set to play Argentina next. The Nigerian coach cited…
Flooding Forces Hundreds of Thousands to Evacuate Their Homes in Eastern China - 2003-07-12
Severe flooding in eastern China has led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands, with around 40 people reported missing. The Chinese government has mobilized…
South Korean Government May Abandon Reconciliation Efforts with North Korea - 2003-07-11
The South Korean government is considering halting its reconciliation efforts with North Korea due to stalled negotiations over the nuclear program. North Korea insists on…
Negotiations Between the Presidents of China and South Korea on the North Korean Nuclear Crisis - 2003-07-07
The Presidents of China and South Korea have committed to collaborating to engage North Korea in multilateral negotiations over its nuclear crisis. This follows a…
China and Russia Once Again Block U.S. Efforts Regarding North Korea - 2003-07-03
China and Russia have blocked U.S. attempts to condemn North Korea's nuclear weapons program in the UN Security Council, stating that diplomatic efforts should continue.…