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| Apr.8 |
 Beijing |
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China sounds alarm on AIDS The government has called for an increased effort, warning of severe punishment for any attempt at a cover-up
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| Apr.11 |
Beijing |
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 China urges action on hostages| China has urged Iraq to help rescue 7 of its nationals kidnapped by gunmen in Fallujah | |
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| Apr.12 |
 Iraq |
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Chinese hostages released| An antikidnapping fatwa issued by Muslim clerics failed to prevent 11 Russian civilians from being abducted | |
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| Apr.14 |
China |
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 Cheney links HK stance to Taiwan Vice President suggested there is a link between efforts to restrict self-government in Hong Kong and dealings with Taiwan
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| Apr.17 |
Southern China |
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 Mass evacuation in Chongqing  Map of Chongqing China| 150,000 people have been evacuated after a series of explosions hit a chemical plant and kill at least 9 | |
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| Apr.18 |
Beijing |
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 Kim 'in China for secret talks' North Korean leader is reported to have arrived for a meeting with President Hu Jintao
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| Apr.22 |
Beijing |
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 Suspected SARS case A 20-year-old nurse had fallen ill with symptoms and admitted to hospital two days later
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| Apr.23 |
Beijing |
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Two SARS cases confirmed The Health Ministry has reported 2 confirmed cases, one in the eastern province of Anhui and the other in the capital
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Beijing |
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First SARS death of year in China China ordered local officials to start screening travelers for fevers at airports and train stations
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| Apr.25 |
Beijing |
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4 new SARS suspects| Health Ministry has reported 4 suspected cases in the capital. 337 people in Beijing are under observation | |
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 Beijing blocks Hong Kong election| China's legislative panel has ruled that Hong Kong will not have direct elections for its leader in 2007 | |
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