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…
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…
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…
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…
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…