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The forced exile of the 17th Karmapa Lama, a Tibetan spiritual leader, marks a significant setback for China's efforts to consolidate its control over Tibet. Recognized by the Chinese authorities and the exiled Dalai Lama, the Karmapa Lama's legitimacy had been a crucial factor in Beijing&
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As the clock struck midnight on December 31, 1999, the People's Republic of China joined the rest of the world in celebrating the beginning of a new millennium. In Beijing, the giant bronze China Centenary Bell, the largest in the nation, chimed 21 times at the China Centenary
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In a historic move, Macao, the first place in Asia to be colonized by a European power 442 years ago, has been transferred to China by Portugal, marking the end of colonialism in the region. The transfer, which was expected to take place in 1999, occurred earlier than anticipated, with
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In a significant move, General Electric (GE), a world leader in medical equipment manufacturing, has announced that its joint venture in Beijing will become one of the top global producers of helical CT scanners. The transfer of research, development, and manufacturing centers from the U.S. and Japan to Beijing
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China's newest special administrative region, Macao, is already a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), giving China an edge when it eventually joins the international trade group. According to An Min, an assistant minister of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC), China's
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Malaysia has urged the United Nations Security Council to work out a clear plan to lift sanctions on Iraq, allowing the country to resume normal economic relations. Meanwhile, a new ferry route from Lianyungang city of China to Inchon, South Korea, is expected to open, as well as other routes
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The handover of Macau from Portugal to China marked the end of European colonialism in Asia and the beginning of a new era of "one country, two systems" for the tiny sliver of territory that has been a Portuguese outpost since 1557. President Jiang Zemin attended the ceremony,
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United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan expressed his warm welcome for China's resumption of sovereignty over Macao, praising the successfully negotiated settlement between China and Portugal. The handover ceremony, set for Monday, will witness the end of over 100 years of Portuguese colonial rule in the region. Annan'
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Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan's three-day visit to Seoul has marked a significant deepening of the political and economic partnership between China and South Korea. The two countries have agreed to enhance their economic cooperation, with Seoul inviting Beijing to authorize a Korean company to manufacture and sell
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At the invitation of Chinese President Jiang Zemin, Jordanian King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein arrived in Beijing for a three-day state visit to China. During his visit, the King was welcomed with a ceremony hosted by President Jiang, marking the beginning of a series of high-level meetings and events. Meanwhile,
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Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji and Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between their countries, with a focus on fostering cooperation and stability in Asia. The two leaders emphasized the importance of creating a favorable environment for regional unity and cooperation, particularly in the economic and
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Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji emphasized the importance of cooperation with Southeast Asian countries in various fields, including economic, trade, scientific, and technological development, at the informal summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Manila. This cooperation aims to strengthen links between China and the ASEAN Free Trade
