US/China, Voice of America, 24 January 2001 -- After only four days in office, the Bush Administration has already held a high level discussion with China on a range of issues, including human rights and President Bush's intention to pursue a national missile defense shield.
State Department Noon Briefing - China, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 24 January 2001 -- Q: And China? Did the Secretary have a meeting this morning with the Chinese Ambassador?
Mainland China Building Advanced Missile Base In Fujian: MND, CNA, 18 January 2001 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed a U.S. intelligence report Thursday that mainland China is constructing an advanced long-range missile base in Zhangzhou, Fujian province, which lies opposite Taiwan.
Orbital Module of Shenzhou II Operates Smoothly, People's Daily, 17 January 2001 -- The orbital module of Shenzhou II, China's second unmanned space shuttle launched on January 10, is operating normally in space following the successful return of the descent module of the spacecraft Tuesday.
China/Space, Voice of America, 16 January 2001 -- Chinese officials say they took a major step closer to
sending people into space Tuesday with the successful test of a
large spacecraft that circled the earth 108 times and landed safely.
China Missile, Voice of America, 12 January 2001 -- China's government is strongly objecting to U-S plans to build a defense against ballistic missiles.
China Launches Second Unmanned Spacecraft, People's Daily, 10 January 2001 -- China launched an unmanned spacecraft, "Shenzhou II", early Wednesday morning from Jiuquan Satellite Launching Center of Gansu Province, and ten minutes after blast-off, the spaceship entered its preset orbit.
China to Launch APSTAR V in 2003, People's Daily, 08 January 2001 -- The China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) will launch APSTAR V, a high-power satellite to be made by the US-based Space Systems/Loral Inc., in February 2003.
Taiwan - China, Voice of America, 05 January 2001 -- Unofficial talks got underway between China and opposition lawmakers from Taiwan Friday in Beijing on expanding transport and communication links.
State Department Noon Briefing - China/Taiwan Relations, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesman, 05 January 2001 -- Q: New subject? China, Taiwan. The piece in The Post this morning. Were you surprised, gratified, by the remarks of the Chinese Foreign Minister?
Taiwan / Chinese React, Voice of America, 03 January 2001 -- China's official media is giving a noticeably muted reaction to Taiwan's ending a longstanding ban on direct travel to the Mainland.
