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…
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…
The Downed Airplane Was Scheduled to Be Retired After Arriving in Hong Kong - 2002-05-27
A Chinese passenger airplane crashed into the sea while en route from Taipei to Hong Kong, with no survivors expected among the 225 passengers. The…
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…
South Africa's Victory Over Turkey - 2002-05-23
South Africa defeated Turkey 2-0 in a friendly match ahead of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. This victory provided a morale boost for South Africa,…
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…