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Editorial: Great Advancement in the New Century Our Daily publishes an
editorial titled "Great Advancement in the New Century" on October 12 to
laud the closure of the 5th Plenary Session of the 15th Central Committee
of the Communist Party of China. The editorial says that the session was
convened at a historical moment when the country is to reach its goals set
for the 9th Five-Year Plan (1996-2000), and the reform and opening up, and
the modernization drive will enter a new stage. Full Story Feature Headline
Sci-Tech Development Objects of 10th Five-year Plan China Enhances
Transparency in Decision-Making Process Government Solicits Public
Suggestions for 10th Five-Year Plan Leading Scientists Applaud CPC'
Five-year Plan Proposal Chinese Premier on Major Tasks and Goals for Next
Five Years Premier Zhu on Drafting 10th Five-Year Plan (Summary) Premier on
Improving Industrial Structure Chinese Premier on Reform and Opening-up
Premier on Cultural and Ethical Progress Chinese People to Live A Better
Life: Premier
Sci-Tech Development Objects of 10th Five-year Plan
China will deploy main tasks of 10th Five-year Plan sci-tech work on 4
aspects: strengthening technological innovation to provide strong momentum
to economic structure readjustment, improving the creative innovation and
sustained innovation of sci-tech, speeding up sci-tech system innovation to
boost the state innovation system construction, creating favorable
environment and underpin the team construction of high quality
technological talents.
China Enhances Transparency in Decision-Making Process
The Chinese government Tuesday called on the people in all sectors to offer
their suggestions for drafting the 10th Five-Year Plan (2001-2005) for
national economic and social development.
Government Solicits Public Suggestions for 10th Five-Year Plan
The Chinese government Monday called on the country's people in all walks
of life to offer suggestions and opinions for formulating the 10th
Five-Year Plan (2001-2005).
Leading Scientists Applaud CPC' Five-year Plan Proposal
Scientists at China's largest research institution Thursday applauded the
proposal made by the Communist Party of China (CPC) on the economic and
social plan for the coming five years.
Chinese Premier on Major Tasks and Goals for Next Five Years
Premier Zhu Rongji has said that in drafting the 10th Five-Year Plan, China
should focus on development, pursue economic restructuring, and take reform
and opening to the outside world as well as scientific and technological
advancement as the driving forces.
Premier Zhu on Drafting 10th Five-Year Plan (Summary)
Development will be the theme of China's 10th Five-Year Plan (2001-2005)
and the nation should take advantage of all opportunity to speed up
development with economic construction as the focal point, Chinese Premier
Zhu Rongji said.
Premier on Improving Industrial Structure
Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has called for efforts to be made to strengthen
the agricultural sector, accelerate the use of information technology and
to promote construction of infrastructure.
Chinese Premier on Reform and Opening-up
Premier Zhu Rongji has said that China's economic restructuring and
development hinges on reform.
Premier on Cultural and Ethical Progress
Premier Zhu Rongji has urged to promote socialist cultural and ethical
progress and develop socialist democracy and the rule of law in China.
Chinese People to Live A Better Life: Premier
People are expected to live a better life during the 10th five-year-plan
period after their living standards generally hit the "well-off" level at
the turn of the century, Premier Zhu Rongji has said.
Role of CPC Should Be Stressed: Premier Zhu
The Communist Party of China (CPC) is the key to realizing the goals of the
country's new five-year plan and winning victories in building socialism
with Chinese characteristics, Premier Zhu Rongji has said.
Premier Stresses Role of Science, Technology and Education
Premier Zhu Rongji has urged the nation to attach strategic importance to
the role of science, technology and education, and the fostering of
talented professionals.
Premier Zhu on National Defense
Premier Zhu Rongji has called for strengthening China's national defense,
stressing it is a basic guarantee to state security and the ongoing
modernization drive.
CPPCC Standing Committee Concludes 11th Session
The Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's
Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), a national advisory body,
Wednesday concluded its session on proposals on the country's next
five-year economic and social development plan.
CPC Central Committee Calls for Speeding up Western Development
China will further step up the development of the resource-rich western
areas to promote a coordinated development among different regions of the
country, according to the Proposal of the Communist Party of China (CPC)
Central Committee for Formulating the 10th Five-year Plan (2001-2005) for
National Economic and Social development.
China Attaches Importance to Information and Service Industry
The Proposal of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee for
Formulating the 10th Five-Year Plan (2001-2005) for National Economic and
Social Development, which was released today, attached great importance to
speeding up the development of the information industry and service
industry.
China to Perfect Socialist Market Economic System
China will continue its reform initiatives in a bid to further perfect its
socialist market economic system during the next five years, according to
the Proposal of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee for
Formulating the 10th Five-year Plan for National Economic and Social
development.
CPC Central Committee Proposal for Formulating 10th Five-Year Plan (Summary)
The Proposal of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee for
Formulating the 10th Five-Year Plan (2001-2005) for National Economic and
Social Development was released October 18.
CPC Central Committee Calls for Better Social Security System
The Proposal of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee for
Formulating the 10th Five-Year Plan (2001-2005) for National Economic and
Social Development urged localities to actively expand employment, better
the social security system and improve the livelihood of the people.
Officials Urged to Study Essence of CPC Central Committee Plenum
Leading Party and government officials at different levels should seriously
study the essence of the recently-convened Fifth Plenary Session of the
15th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Vice-Premier Wen
Jiabao said Tuesday.
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Wednesday, November 08, 2000, updated at 09:55(GMT+8)
Cambodia's King Stresses Importance of Jiang's Coming
Visit
Chinese President Jiang Zemin's coming visit to
Cambodia "is of great historical significance", said
Cambodia's King Norodom Sihanouk, in a recent
interview with Xinhua.
King Sihanouk said that "Chinese President Jiang's
visit will further strengthen the great long-standing
friendship and brotherly unity between Cambodia and
China."
President Jiang Zemin will pay a state visit to the
Kingdom of Cambodia from November 13 to 14, at the
invitation of Cambodia's King Norodom Sihanouk, Head
of State.
The Chinese President will meet with King Sihanouk,
Prime Minister Hun Sen, President of the National
Assembly Norodom Ranariddh and President of the
Senate Chea Sim. During his stay here, several
agreements are expected to be signed.
During his visit, Jiang Zemin is scheduled to tour
the Angkor Wat, one of the seven ancient buildings in
the East, in the northern part of Cambodia.
Several days ago, King Norodom Sihanouk gave an
exclusive interview to correspondents from Xinhua and
Chinese Central Television (CCTV) at the Royal Palace
in Phnom Penh.
Recalling the history of the friendly relationship
between the two countries, the King said that "In the
year of 1955, I had the honor of making acquaintance
with the late Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai and the late
Marshal Chen Yi at the Asian-African Summit
Conference in Bandung, Indonesia. Since then, the
great friendship and brotherly unity between the two
nations and the two peoples have become increasingly
better and better, and the two countries consistently
cooperated and supported each other in all spheres".
"I thank the Chinese Communist Party, the People's
Republic of China, the Chinese leaders and the
Chinese people for their precious gratuitous economic
aid and support in various periods and various
spheres," said Sihanouk.
"I firmly hold that the two countries will continue
to support each other as always. And the great
friendship and brotherly unity will persistently
develop," he continued to say.
"I felt honored that I myself built the friendly
relationship between Cambodia and the People's
Republic of China which lay a solid foundation for
the friendship and unity between the two countries
and the two peoples," he said.
The King reaffirmed that "Even after 100 years, the
Cambodian people are still reliable friends and close
brothers of the Chinese people, Cambodia will
continue to keep close relationship with China."
Sihanouk highly appreciated the tremendous
achievements made by China in carrying out "the
reform and opening-up" policy. He said that "I have
been closely watching the construction cause of the
Chinese people under the leadership of the Chinese
Communist Party.
China's achievements have fully indicated that the
guidelines for China's economic construction are
entirely correct. The country will play an
increasingly important role in every sphere."
"China is a big country, but it always pursues a
policy of treating other countries equally without
discrimination against medium and small countries,
especially small countries, like Cambodia. We are
very thankful for this," the King pointed out.
Sihanouk said that "The late Deng Xiaoping was a
great statesman who had intelligence and wisdom, and
rich political experiences. What he had done is not
only beneficial to the Chinese people, but also to
the international community and the world peace."
On the Taiwan issue, the King stressed that "Cambodia
and I forever support the 'one China policy '. The
Royal Government of Cambodia maintains the policy of
'one China', because Taiwan is an integral part of
China."
"I think that Deng Xiaoping's policy of 'one country,
two systems' is completely correct, which has
successfully resolved the issues of Hong Kong and
Macao."
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Tuesday, November 07, 2000, updated at 19:22(GMT+8)
China, Russia Satisfied with Results of Russian PM
Visit
Both China and Russia are satisfied with the results
of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov's visit to
China last week, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman
Zhu Bangzao said on November 7 in Beijing.
Zhu said at a regular press conference that Chinese
Premier Zhu Rongji and Kasyanov have agreed to hold
their next regular meeting in the fall of 2001 in
Moscow.
Chinese President Jiang Zemin, Chairman Li Peng of
the Standing Committee of the National People's
Congress (NPC) and Premier Zhu Rongji had meetings
with Kasyanov, exchanged views on deepening mutually
beneficial cooperation in the political, economic,
scientific and technological fields and international
affairs, and reached wide-ranging consensus.
China and Russia signed a number of documents during
the fifth regular meeting of their heads of
government. The documents include an agreement on the
joint exploitation of forests, a Sino-Russian trade
agreement effective from 2001 to 2005, and an
agreement on Sino-Russian scientific and
technological cooperation in the exploitation of land
and mineral resources.
In addition, the two sides stressed their willingness
to promote all-round cooperation in important sectors
including trade, investment, science, technology,
energy, power, mechanical manufacturing, aerospace,
civil aviation manufacturing, communications, and
military technology, on the basis of equality, mutual
benefit, complementarity and in conformity with the
rules of the market economy.
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Tuesday, November 07, 2000, updated at 21:02(GMT+8)
Population Growth to Remain under Control in New
Century
China will continue to implement its family planning
policy in the 21st century, while amendments will be
made to fit the new era, the spokesman for the State
Family Planning Commission (SFPC) said November 7 in
Beijing.
The family planning policy, aimed at controlling
population growth, should be combined with the
country's strategy to achieve sustainable
development, said Chen Shengli during a discussion
with a group of Chinese and overseas correspondents.
The current policy of "one couple, one child",
launched in 1980, is expected to remain stable in the
first decade of the 21st century, he said.
The official said that China's population policy has
been improved step by step over the past two decades.
Since the 1980s, couples who are the only child in
their family have been allowed to have a second
child, he said.
According to official estimates, China's population
will reach 1.27 billion by the end of this year and
1.38 billion by 2010.
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Chinese, Uruguayan Vice-Presidents Hold Talks
Vice-President Hu Jintao said on November 8 that
China highly values friendship and cooperation with
Uruguay, and is willing to work with Uruguay to
promote bilateral relations of equality, mutual
benefit and all-round cooperation oriented towards
the 21st century.
He made the remarks during talks with Uruguayan
Vice-President Luis Hierro.
The fact that Hierro's visit to China is taking place
only shortly after he assumed office reflects the
importance attached by the Uruguayan government to
developing relations with China, Hu said. He also
said that bilateral relations have been developing
steadily since the establishment of diplomatic ties
in 1988, adding that high-level exchanges of visits
have been frequent, and bilateral cooperation in
economic, trade and other areas has expanded.
He said that the two countries share the same or
similar views on many major international issues, and
they have always supported each other with sincere
cooperation in the international arena.
The Chinese government speaks highly of Uruguay's
adherence to the one-China policy, and is grateful
for its understanding and support to China on the
issues of human rights and China's entry into the
World Trade Organization (WTO), Hu said.
Agreeing with Hu's comments on bilateral relations,
Hierro, also president of Uruguay's National
Congress, said that various circles in Uruguay have a
friendly sentiment toward China. Hierro also said
that frequent high-level exchanges of visits in
recent years pushed forward Sino-Uruguayan economic
and trade cooperation, adding that his country is
satisfied with the growth of bilateral relations.
He reiterated that Uruguay will continue to pursue
the One-China policy, and firmly support China's
early WTO entry.
He said that Uruguay places great importance on
developing relations with China, and regards its
relations with China as one of its foreign affairs
priorities, and will make efforts to boost bilateral
cooperation.
During the talks, the two vice-presidents exchanged
views on their domestic situations, and the
situations in Asia and Latin America.
Hu also praised Uruguay's progress in promoting
economic growth and social development since the new
government was formed, and wished for the Uruguayan
people to achieve even more success in national
development under the leadership of Uruguayan
President Jorge Batlle and the new government.
Prior to the talks, Hu presided over a welcoming
ceremony in honor of Hierro, who began his China tour
on November 5.
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Wednesday, November 08, 2000, updated at 22:36(GMT+8)
Premier Calls for Use of High Technologies in Air
Defense Construction
Premier Zhu Rongji Urged Wednesday for
air defense construction to employ high
technology and improve the anti-airraid
capability of the nation.
Air defense facilities should be
constructed continuously in tandem with
economic development and urban
construction, Zhu, who is also member
of the Standing Committee of the
Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China
(CPC) Central Committee, said at the fourth national
conference on air defense which ends November 8 in
Beijing.
Zhu called on local authorities to arrange air
defense projects, organize construction in cities and
improve people's perceptions of air defense.
He stressed that at modern times hegemonism and power
politics still exist in the world. Faced with a
complicated international political, economic and
military situation, the Chinese people must enhance
their consciousness of national security.
While being necessary infrastructure during wartime,
air defense facilities would also be used for
disaster relief and for business purposes during
times of peace, Zhu said.
Fu Quanyou, member of the Central Military Commission
(CMC) and Chief of the General Staff of the Chinese
People's Liberation Army (PLA), said that air defense
work should better serve national economic
development.
The conference summarized the achievements in the
development of the country's air defense in the past
five decades and discussed the sector's future
prospects.
At the meeting, 32 cities, 127 units and 300
individuals were commended by the National Defense
Mobilization Committee for their contribution to the
effort.
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