Extracts. Protesters Attack Italian and Canadian Embassies in London About 150 protesters attacked the Italian and Canadian embassies in London overnight, smashing windows and damaging a car, British police said Monday. The anti-capitalist protesters were dispersed three hours after and three men in their 20s were arrested, a police spokesman said. The protest, which began outside the Italian embassy on Sunday night, was in response to the killing of an anti-capitalist demonstrator by Italian police during the Group of Eight summit in Genoa, the spokesman. "A small number of missiles were thrown by the group, causing minor damage to a building near the Italian embassy," he said. The protesters then marched towards the Canadian embassy, smashing windows and damaging a car. "There were no major incidents or injuries reported," the spokesman added. **** Rally in Tibet Marks Anniversary of Peaceful Liberation More than 10,000 local residents and People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers gathered for a rally in Bayizhen town, the seat of Linzhi Prefecture, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Tibet and the re-establishment of the prefecture 15 years ago. It is estimated that nearly one third of the emerging town's 30, 000 residents turned out for the rally at the local stadium, which started at 10:00 a.m. with a flag raising ceremony. Jin Xisheng, chief of the prefecture committee of the Communist Party of China, addressed the audience, in which he praised the Party for its wisdom in the peaceful liberation that has freed Tibet from the invasion and suppression of imperialists. He also hailed the prefecture's achievements in modernization, saying that the prefecture had become self-sufficient in grain and meat by the end of 2000, and that its economy has been growing at an annual rate of 15 percent for several years. The prefecture is enjoying a sound economic development and a stable social order. Its ethnic groups are in concord. The border is safe and peaceful and its people are enjoying their work and lives, the official said. A procession was also held at the rally, which later moved to a local park. **** China to Launch Third Unmanned Spacecraft Soon China is to launch its third unmanned spaceship soon to pave the way for sending the first Chinese astronaut into space next year, it was reported Monday. China is expected to launch Shenzhou III soon as pre-launch preparations were "in full swing" in China's Jiuquan Launching Center, the Chinese-language newspaper Wen Wei Po said. A manned space flight could happen as early as the latter half of next year, depending on the successful unmanned test flights of Shenzhou III and Shenzhou IV. Shenzhou IV is expected to be launched before the end of this year, the report said. If the launch is successful, China will be the third country after Russia <http://www.peopledaily.com.cn/english/data/russia.html> and the United States <http://www.peopledaily.com.cn/english/data/usa.html> to put a man into space. China has began its unmanned spacecraft programme in 1999. The Shenzhou II was launched in January 9, orbiting the earth 108 times. The first Shenzhou unmanned space capsule carried out a 21-hour, 14-orbit voyage after being launched from Jiuquan in November 1999 **** People Across China Denounce Falun Gong Cult The general public across China have continued their condemnation of the Falun Gong cult for its notorious anti-humanity nature following the publication of a recently discovered case involving the discarded body of a pious practitioner. On December 18 last year, the ailing Liu Renfang, a Falun Gong follower peasant in southwest China's Sichuan <http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/data/province/sichuan.html> Province, refused to go to hospital or take any medicine. Instead, she came to Beijing <http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/data/province/beijing.html> to "protect" Falun Gong doctrine, where she died of illness. However, according to reports, her practitioner peers secretly discarded her body in a river in Beijing's Tongzhou District in order to avoid themselves or Falun Gong being blamed for Liu's death. After learning the tragic death of Liu Renfang, Zeng Jicui, a 62-year-old retired worker in Chongqing <http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/data/province/chongqing.html> Municipality, southwest China, said that she has seen clearly the true nature of Falun Gong as a cult and she has made up her mind to break from the evil cult, the People's Daily <http://www.peopledaily.com.cn/GB/paper464/> reported Monday. The case has made people further realize the importance of the battle against the cult headed by Li Hongzhi, said Zhai Chunlin, vice-chairman of the Chongqing Municipal Science and Technology Association and vice-chairman of the municipal anti-cult association, quoted by the newspaper. Zhai also called on science workers to lead the masses to uphold science and fight against cults. Chen Mo and Chen Chen, respectively the chairman and a member of the "Future Teachers' Anti-cult Association" of the Tianjin <http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/data/province/tianjin.html> Teachers' University, were very angry after learning the tragedy. They said that this is more irrefutable evidence revealing the anti-society and anti-humanity nature of the Falun Gong cult. Zhou Benzhen, one of the leading officials of the Yunnan <http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/data/province/yunnan.html> Teachers' University, was quoted as saying that people working in the education field should work hard and educate their students with a correct world outlook and view on life, so as to improve their ability to distinguish what is right and wrong. **** Opening of "Three Direct Links" Allows No Delay Any More The preparatory meeting of "Taiwan <http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/data/province/taiwan.html> Economic Advisory Council " which had caused much noise and attention was finally staged on July 22 for Taiwan has been plagued over a year by political turmoil, economic recession and a decline of people's life quality. Can a single meeting save the island from sinking further into economic difficulties? It depends on what recipe is prescribed and the way it is dispensed by Taiwan authorities. The Taiwan economy is ailing with an "economic growth rate" incessantly lowered by relevant departments on the island. The predicted rate just published by "Academia Sinica" a few days earlier was cut to 2.38 percent, while latest figure from "Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research" stood at 2.22 percent, hitting a record low since 1975. Stock index and exchange rates also made nosedives and unemployment rate hit 4.22 percent in June, two times of that in depressed 80s and supposed to rise higher in the coming job seeking boom in the summer. What's the focus of Taiwan's disease? The authorities attribute the island's economic difficulties to global recession and inter-party political strife on the island but never mentioned the impact of cross-Straits relations. Many Taiwan people have pointed out that to change the situation the island's authorities must handle cross-Straits relations properly instead of indulging in large-scaled conferences. This time's meeting claims five groups and five major topics, but the real questions only lie in trade between Taiwan and the mainland, whether to open "three direct links" (trade, mail, and air and shipping services across the Taiwan Straits) and whether to discard "no haste, be patient" policy. In fact, Taiwan people, especially those from industrial and commercial circles, all have pointed out the importance and urgency of opening "three direct links" and getting rid of the said policy to solve economic problems. The general public is still worrying whether Taiwan authorities would really realize "three direct links" if they do reach consensus on this point. About 51 percent Taiwan people hold that even the meeting agrees to relax the "no haste, be patient" policy, it would not be carried out entirely by the authorities, according to a latest poll. However, influenced by the three links topic, stock index of Taiwan, especially those for shipping, suddenly surged up, which means it is the will of common people and historical trend to open three links. Taiwan people would be blessed if the authorities could comply with people's will by taking actual actions to remove the "no haste, be patient" policy and open three links as soon as possible. **** New Prime Minister Elected in Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba, who once led a shaky coalition government, was elected prime minister Sunday to head the ninth government since democracy was restored in this Himalayan nation in 1990. Deuba received 72 out of 113 votes in a leadership election by the ruling Nepal <http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/data/nepal.html> i Congress. King Gyanendra, the constitutional monarch, later officially appointed Dueba as the prime minister. Deuba defeated his only opponent, Sushil Koirala, the 63-year-old nephew of Girija Prasad Koirala, who resigned Thursday as prime minister after leading Nepal for most of the last 11 years since the country's absolute monarchy ended in a popular revolt. Koirala trailed with 40 votes and one vote was declared invalid, said election official Basu Risal. **** President Jiang Zemin Meets with Maltese President Chinese President Jiang Zemin Monday expressed thanks to the Maltese Government for its consistent support to China on major issues concerning China's sovereignty and interests. Jiang, who arrived in Valletta Monday morning on a three-day state visit to this island country, made the remarks during a meeting with Maltese President Guido De Marco.. Jiang said the Chinese Government and people always consider Malta a trustworthy friend, and will always support Malta to play an active role in international affairs. China and Malta established full diplomatic relations 29 years ago. Over the past years with full diplomatic relations, the two countries have always respected each other and treated each other equally, Jiang noted. Chinese President Jiang Arrives in Malta The Chinese president said China is willing to work with Malta and bring the bilateral relations to a higher level. De Marco recalled his recent visit to China, saying that he learned a lot in that trip. He stressed Jiang's current visit to Malta will greatly strengthen bilateral relations, saying that Malta pays great attention to Chinese culture and civilization, and a Chinese cultural center will be established in Malta. The Maltese president congratulated Jiang on his successful state visit to Russia, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine. _________________________________________________ KOMINFORM P.O. 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