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…
Taiwan Seeks Removal from Global List of SARS-Affected Countries
Taiwan is striving to be recognized as free of SARS after twenty days without new cases, but a new potential case in Japan complicates its…
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…
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…
The Hulk, Another Cartoon Character Comes to Life on the Big Screen
The article discusses the release of a new Hulk film directed by Ang Lee, highlighting the character's transformation from Bruce Banner to the Hulk due…
SARS Disease Declines but Complete Eradication May Not Be Possible - 2003-06-18
Health experts report a decline in SARS cases but warn that complete eradication may not be possible. This was discussed at an international conference in…
Asian Stock Markets Remain Booming - 2003-06-14
Asian stock markets, particularly in Seoul, continue to thrive despite concerns over North Korea's nuclear program and financial misconduct by executives. The KOSPI index has…
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…
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…