'99 Beijing International Hi-Tech Industry Week In an interview with a People's Daily reporter, Beijing mayor Liu Qi said that the Week may serve as a window for marching into the 21st century and a demonstrative base for evolving knowledge-based economy.
		Candidates for Macao SAR Chief Unveil Platforms The two candidates for the office of the first chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) announced in Macao Friday their platforms, both promising to uphold the principle of "one country, two systems" after Macao's return to China.
		Chinese Scientists to Make 1st Arctic Trip ¡The Chinese government has decided to initiate the country's academic research in the Arctic area, and the first Arctic expedition by local scientists is scheduled to be kicked off in early July this year.