Honorable President, Distinguished Scholars, Ladies and Gentlemen, I consider it a special privilege to speak at the prestigious Shanghai institutes for international studies(SIIS).This institute has come to signify t...Honorable President, Distinguished Scholars, Ladies and Gentlemen, I consider it a special privilege to speak at the prestigious Shanghai institutes for international studies(SIIS).This institute has come to signify the intellectual vigour of the great Chinese nation.Through its extensive web of institutes and centers of learning,the SIIS encapsulates the rich thought and intellectual traditions of a civilization that spans 5 millenniums.This is indeed a heritage in which you,as scholars,can take justifiable pride.展开更多
Former prime minister of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma won Ukraine’s presidential election on July 11. Kuchma favours economic union with Moscow. He became the second president of Ukraine. Kuchma took the oath of office on J...Former prime minister of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma won Ukraine’s presidential election on July 11. Kuchma favours economic union with Moscow. He became the second president of Ukraine. Kuchma took the oath of office on July 19.展开更多
On November 27, Israael and Jordan established diplomatic relations in line with a peace treaty signed last month. Norway rejected membership of the European Union in a referendum on November 28,choosing to stay outsi...On November 27, Israael and Jordan established diplomatic relations in line with a peace treaty signed last month. Norway rejected membership of the European Union in a referendum on November 28,choosing to stay outside the powerful bloc is a bitter defeat for pro-EU prime minister展开更多
Sri Lankan President Premodasa was killed by a suicide bomber in a massive blast at a May Day rally. On May 7, Prime Minister Dingiri Banda Wijetunge was elected Sri Lanka’s new executive president by the Parliament.
The Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadz arrived in Beijing on February 1 for a three-day official visit to China. He said that he was entrusted to hand over a formal letten from Soviet leader Mikhall Gorbachev ...The Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadz arrived in Beijing on February 1 for a three-day official visit to China. He said that he was entrusted to hand over a formal letten from Soviet leader Mikhall Gorbachev to Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping. His visit is a continuation of the process of normalizing Sino-Soviet relations. It is also a part of the preparations for the Sino-Soviet summit, which is to be held from May 15 to 18.展开更多
On May 16 Chinese President Jiang Zemin gave a welcoming ceremony to visiting Surinamese President Runaldo R. Venetiaan in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Jiang said he was happy to see the smooth gr...On May 16 Chinese President Jiang Zemin gave a welcoming ceremony to visiting Surinamese President Runaldo R. Venetiaan in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Jiang said he was happy to see the smooth growth of ties and fruitful co-operation with Surinam in the fields of politics, economy and culture. Venetiaan expressed his conviction in strengthening relations between China and Surinam in every field.展开更多
The Japanese Government dissolved parliament (Diet) on June 18 in the wake of its shock defeat in a confidence vote ovar political corruption. A general election must be held within 40 days. A total of 39 LDP members ...The Japanese Government dissolved parliament (Diet) on June 18 in the wake of its shock defeat in a confidence vote ovar political corruption. A general election must be held within 40 days. A total of 39 LDP members voted against Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa in protest at his failure to keep a pledge to curb Japan’s pandemic "money politics". Chinese President Jiang Zemin held talks in Beijing on June 19 with Miguel Dos Anjos Trovoada, President of Sao Tome and Principe, two islands in the Gulf of Guinea off west Africa.展开更多
The North American Free Trade Agreement signed by the United States, Mexico and Canada took effect from January 1, 1994. On the same day, the European Economic Zone was officially established.China ledged a strong pro...The North American Free Trade Agreement signed by the United States, Mexico and Canada took effect from January 1, 1994. On the same day, the European Economic Zone was officially established.China ledged a strong protest on January 7 over the United States’ unilateral decision to slash China’s textile import quotas. The cuts,展开更多
Hundreds of thousands of black workers in South Africa began a nationwide strike on August 3 to demand an end to white rule. The anti-government general strike was called by the African National Congress. Israeli Prim...Hundreds of thousands of black workers in South Africa began a nationwide strike on August 3 to demand an end to white rule. The anti-government general strike was called by the African National Congress. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin left Jerusalem on August 7 for Washington for his first summit with US President George Brash. On August 11, Bush announced his approval of up to $10 billion in US loan展开更多
Erazilians delivered a sharp rebuff on August 16 to President Fernando Collor de Mello, ignoring his plea to wear the national colours as opposition to the corruption charges threatening his government. Collor vigorou...Erazilians delivered a sharp rebuff on August 16 to President Fernando Collor de Mello, ignoring his plea to wear the national colours as opposition to the corruption charges threatening his government. Collor vigorously denied all the accusations against him. But thousands of demonstrators packed the streets of the country’s two biggest cities, Rio and Sao Paulo, calling for Collor’s impeachment and jailing.展开更多
US Secretary of State James Baker left Washington for the Middle East on April 16. This is his third trip to the region in six weeks. From April 19, Baker visited Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Syria....US Secretary of State James Baker left Washington for the Middle East on April 16. This is his third trip to the region in six weeks. From April 19, Baker visited Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Syria. On April 20, Baker met in Jerusalem with Palestinian activists. On April 25, Baker turned to the Soviet Union for help to try to boost his lagging Middle East peace mission. On April 28, Israeli Prime Minister Shamir rejected a US proposal for an open-ended regional Middle East peace conference.展开更多
Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Mai said on February 4 that Vier Nam will open a liaison office in Washington as a "transitional step toward full diplomatic relations" with the United States. His state...Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Mai said on February 4 that Vier Nam will open a liaison office in Washington as a "transitional step toward full diplomatic relations" with the United States. His statement came after展开更多
On August 16, Sri Lanka’s opposition People’s Alliance defeated the United National Party that ruled Sri Lanka for 17 years, but it failed to win a majority of seats in Parliament and began to woo political parties ...On August 16, Sri Lanka’s opposition People’s Alliance defeated the United National Party that ruled Sri Lanka for 17 years, but it failed to win a majority of seats in Parliament and began to woo political parties to form a coalition government. After winning election, Sri Lanka’S president invited the opposition People’s Alliance to form a new government.展开更多
Afghanistan eight main rival leaders, allies in Afghanistan’s 14-year insurgency, signed a peace accord on March 7 at the prime minister’s house in Islamabad after six days of intense negotiations. China and Tadzhik...Afghanistan eight main rival leaders, allies in Afghanistan’s 14-year insurgency, signed a peace accord on March 7 at the prime minister’s house in Islamabad after six days of intense negotiations. China and Tadzhikistan signed a joint declaration on March 9 in Beijing on the basic criteria governing their ties and 10 cooperation pacts ranging from mutual investment protection to China’s offer, of commodity展开更多
Leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States held brief talks on July 6 in Moscow on a range of difficult economic and strategic issues. The leaders agreed to establish an economic court to settle financial dispu...Leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States held brief talks on July 6 in Moscow on a range of difficult economic and strategic issues. The leaders agreed to establish an economic court to settle financial disputes among the former Soviet republics, but differed on debt payments. After Armenian Vice-President and Prime Minister Gagik Arutyunyan concluded his official visit to the People’s Republic of China, China and Armenia issued a joint communique in Beijing on July 6. Residents of a poor U.S. Manhattan neighborhood set fire to cars, threw bottles, and shot at police during a riot on展开更多
China and Slovakia signed a pact in Beijing on February 21 to promote their fledgling but increasing economic ties. Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar of Slovakia and Chinese Premier Li Peng attended the signing ceremony.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Tareq Aziz arrived in Moscow on Feb. 17 and held talks with Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev for a settlement to the Gulf war. The Soviet Union and Iraq agreed on February 22 on the oasic term...Iraqi Foreign Minister Tareq Aziz arrived in Moscow on Feb. 17 and held talks with Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev for a settlement to the Gulf war. The Soviet Union and Iraq agreed on February 22 on the oasic terms of a Gulf peace plan. But US President Bush made plain that the Soviet peace proposal was unacceptable in its initial form.展开更多
Chinese Premier Li Peng ended his four-day visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and flew back to Beijing on May 6. On May 6, Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu ended a five-nation tour of Southeast A...Chinese Premier Li Peng ended his four-day visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and flew back to Beijing on May 6. On May 6, Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu ended a five-nation tour of Southeast Asia during which he strongly backed the US military presence in the region. Throughout his 10-day trip, which took him to Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand and Singapore, Kaifu vowed his country would never again become a military power.展开更多
The Seventh National Games of China opened in Beijing on September 4, with athletes from across China competing in dozens of events for a tot(?) of 328 gold medals. The Games, the largest and highest-level sports meet...The Seventh National Games of China opened in Beijing on September 4, with athletes from across China competing in dozens of events for a tot(?) of 328 gold medals. The Games, the largest and highest-level sports meet in China, closed on September 15. Indian Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao arrived in Beijing on September 6 to begin展开更多
British Prime Minister John Major arrived in Beijing on September 2 to begin a three-day visit to China. The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Construction of the New Airport in Hong K...British Prime Minister John Major arrived in Beijing on September 2 to begin a three-day visit to China. The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Construction of the New Airport in Hong Kong and Related Questions was held at the Great Hall of the People on September 3 after official talks展开更多
文摘Honorable President, Distinguished Scholars, Ladies and Gentlemen, I consider it a special privilege to speak at the prestigious Shanghai institutes for international studies(SIIS).This institute has come to signify the intellectual vigour of the great Chinese nation.Through its extensive web of institutes and centers of learning,the SIIS encapsulates the rich thought and intellectual traditions of a civilization that spans 5 millenniums.This is indeed a heritage in which you,as scholars,can take justifiable pride.
文摘Former prime minister of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma won Ukraine’s presidential election on July 11. Kuchma favours economic union with Moscow. He became the second president of Ukraine. Kuchma took the oath of office on July 19.
文摘On November 27, Israael and Jordan established diplomatic relations in line with a peace treaty signed last month. Norway rejected membership of the European Union in a referendum on November 28,choosing to stay outside the powerful bloc is a bitter defeat for pro-EU prime minister
文摘Sri Lankan President Premodasa was killed by a suicide bomber in a massive blast at a May Day rally. On May 7, Prime Minister Dingiri Banda Wijetunge was elected Sri Lanka’s new executive president by the Parliament.
文摘The Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadz arrived in Beijing on February 1 for a three-day official visit to China. He said that he was entrusted to hand over a formal letten from Soviet leader Mikhall Gorbachev to Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping. His visit is a continuation of the process of normalizing Sino-Soviet relations. It is also a part of the preparations for the Sino-Soviet summit, which is to be held from May 15 to 18.
文摘On May 16 Chinese President Jiang Zemin gave a welcoming ceremony to visiting Surinamese President Runaldo R. Venetiaan in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Jiang said he was happy to see the smooth growth of ties and fruitful co-operation with Surinam in the fields of politics, economy and culture. Venetiaan expressed his conviction in strengthening relations between China and Surinam in every field.
文摘The Japanese Government dissolved parliament (Diet) on June 18 in the wake of its shock defeat in a confidence vote ovar political corruption. A general election must be held within 40 days. A total of 39 LDP members voted against Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa in protest at his failure to keep a pledge to curb Japan’s pandemic "money politics". Chinese President Jiang Zemin held talks in Beijing on June 19 with Miguel Dos Anjos Trovoada, President of Sao Tome and Principe, two islands in the Gulf of Guinea off west Africa.
文摘The North American Free Trade Agreement signed by the United States, Mexico and Canada took effect from January 1, 1994. On the same day, the European Economic Zone was officially established.China ledged a strong protest on January 7 over the United States’ unilateral decision to slash China’s textile import quotas. The cuts,
文摘Hundreds of thousands of black workers in South Africa began a nationwide strike on August 3 to demand an end to white rule. The anti-government general strike was called by the African National Congress. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin left Jerusalem on August 7 for Washington for his first summit with US President George Brash. On August 11, Bush announced his approval of up to $10 billion in US loan
文摘Erazilians delivered a sharp rebuff on August 16 to President Fernando Collor de Mello, ignoring his plea to wear the national colours as opposition to the corruption charges threatening his government. Collor vigorously denied all the accusations against him. But thousands of demonstrators packed the streets of the country’s two biggest cities, Rio and Sao Paulo, calling for Collor’s impeachment and jailing.
文摘US Secretary of State James Baker left Washington for the Middle East on April 16. This is his third trip to the region in six weeks. From April 19, Baker visited Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Syria. On April 20, Baker met in Jerusalem with Palestinian activists. On April 25, Baker turned to the Soviet Union for help to try to boost his lagging Middle East peace mission. On April 28, Israeli Prime Minister Shamir rejected a US proposal for an open-ended regional Middle East peace conference.
文摘Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Mai said on February 4 that Vier Nam will open a liaison office in Washington as a "transitional step toward full diplomatic relations" with the United States. His statement came after
文摘On August 16, Sri Lanka’s opposition People’s Alliance defeated the United National Party that ruled Sri Lanka for 17 years, but it failed to win a majority of seats in Parliament and began to woo political parties to form a coalition government. After winning election, Sri Lanka’S president invited the opposition People’s Alliance to form a new government.
文摘Afghanistan eight main rival leaders, allies in Afghanistan’s 14-year insurgency, signed a peace accord on March 7 at the prime minister’s house in Islamabad after six days of intense negotiations. China and Tadzhikistan signed a joint declaration on March 9 in Beijing on the basic criteria governing their ties and 10 cooperation pacts ranging from mutual investment protection to China’s offer, of commodity
文摘Leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States held brief talks on July 6 in Moscow on a range of difficult economic and strategic issues. The leaders agreed to establish an economic court to settle financial disputes among the former Soviet republics, but differed on debt payments. After Armenian Vice-President and Prime Minister Gagik Arutyunyan concluded his official visit to the People’s Republic of China, China and Armenia issued a joint communique in Beijing on July 6. Residents of a poor U.S. Manhattan neighborhood set fire to cars, threw bottles, and shot at police during a riot on
文摘China and Slovakia signed a pact in Beijing on February 21 to promote their fledgling but increasing economic ties. Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar of Slovakia and Chinese Premier Li Peng attended the signing ceremony.
文摘Iraqi Foreign Minister Tareq Aziz arrived in Moscow on Feb. 17 and held talks with Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev for a settlement to the Gulf war. The Soviet Union and Iraq agreed on February 22 on the oasic terms of a Gulf peace plan. But US President Bush made plain that the Soviet peace proposal was unacceptable in its initial form.
文摘Chinese Premier Li Peng ended his four-day visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and flew back to Beijing on May 6. On May 6, Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu ended a five-nation tour of Southeast Asia during which he strongly backed the US military presence in the region. Throughout his 10-day trip, which took him to Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand and Singapore, Kaifu vowed his country would never again become a military power.
文摘The Seventh National Games of China opened in Beijing on September 4, with athletes from across China competing in dozens of events for a tot(?) of 328 gold medals. The Games, the largest and highest-level sports meet in China, closed on September 15. Indian Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao arrived in Beijing on September 6 to begin
文摘British Prime Minister John Major arrived in Beijing on September 2 to begin a three-day visit to China. The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Construction of the New Airport in Hong Kong and Related Questions was held at the Great Hall of the People on September 3 after official talks
