Cliff Paintings Discovered in Tibet No-man Zone A scientific expedition team recently conducted a survey in north Tibet's no-man zone. They discovered a large group of rock paintings, which mainly reflect religious and hunting activities in the north of Tibet. Those rock frescos betray an inseparable relation between religion and local history. Pictured here is a mural--a man on donkey. |  |
Nature Reserve in Tibet's No-man Zone Since Tibet Qiangtang (Changtant) Nature Reserve was established in the no-man zone in north Tibet, which covers an area of 200,000 square meters and with altitude of 5,000 meters on average in 1990s, Tibetan antelopes and other wild animals have been well protected. The reserve has become the largest wild animal paradise and the highest one in the world. Pictured here are the Tibetan kiangs under the first-class protection by the state. |  |
Nature Reserve in Tibet's No-man Zone Since Tibet Qiangtang (Changtant) Nature Reserve was established in the no-man zone in north Tibet, which covers an area of 200,000 square meters and with altitude of 5,000 meters on average in 1990s, Tibetan antelopes and other wild animals have been well protected. The reserve has become the largest wild animal paradise and the highest one in the world. Picture here shows Tibetan antelopes, a species under the second-class protection by the state. |  |
Stadium Got Facelift to Host World Cup 10-Strong MatchTo host of the 10-strong match of 2002 world cup qualification in Asia zone, Shenyang Wulihe Stadium has taken on a new look after several months' renovation. The stadium is the second one in China equipped with terrestrial heat system, and so far the ground in the stadium has been covered up with lawns. Picture shows workers are spraying insecticide onto the lawn. |  |
Chinese President Arrives in Moldova for State Visit President Jiang Zemin arrived in Chisinau Thursday afternoon to begin his state visit to Moldova, the third leg of his five-nation European tour.  |  |
Top Lawmaker Meets ROK Guest Li Peng, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met Thursday with Kim Byung O, secretary-general of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (ROK). |  |
Another Irrefutable Evidence of Falun Gong's Anti-Humanity A case uncovered recently by police has revealed another irrefutable evidence of the notorious Falun Gong cult, headed by Li Hongzhi, for its anti-human nature. |  |
Beautiful Scenery in Kunming Picture taken Thursday July 19, 2001, shows the beautiful scenery along the banks of the Panlong River running through the city of Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province. Thanks to the environmental protection of the city in recent years, the river has become cleaner and the local residents like to spend their spare time at the beautiful banks along the river. |  |
Aartists Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Tibet's LiberationLocal artists perform folk dance at a rally held in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Tibet. |  |
Barren Hills Greening Up CaoJibin��L��, a blind owner of a private business, accompanied by his wife feels the growth of an apricot seedling, in suburb of Zhanlantun city in north Chian's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region July 19, 2001. Cao has invested nearly one million yuan on planting 667 mu of apricot on the barren hills around the city since 1999. |  |
National Educators' Inventions Shown in Nanjing A teacher(L) from the No. 1 Deqing Middle School of Zhejiang Province demonstrates experiment of Newton's No. 2 Law with a device he invented at the 2nd National Educators' Inventions Show in Nanjing, capital city of east China's Jiangsu Province July 18, 2001. Some 403 pieces of works invented by workers in the education sector from 23 provinces, autonomous regions and cities are displayed in the show. |  |
Booming Husbandry in Inner Mongolia Cattles walk while farmers follow in the Hongwu Breeding Farm in Chifeng City in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region July 19, 2001. The farm boasts a breeding stock of 9,000 heads with an annual marketing of 30,000 heads, selling to more than 10 provinces and regions in China. |  |
Make Reservoir Clean Photo taken July 19, 2001 shows the forest around the Danjiangkou Reservoir grows luxuriantly in central China's Hubei Province. The reservoir, serving as the south terminal of a planned 1,246-kilometer channel linking Hubei, Beijing and Tianjin, is a part of China's ambitious project to divert water from the country's south region to the north. |  |
Divert Water From South to North. Visistors enjoy the view of the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province July 19, 2001. The reservoir, serving as the south terminal of a planned 1,246-kilometer channel linking Hubei, Beijing and Tianjin, is a part of China's ambitious project to divert water from the country's south region to the north. |  |
Magic Fungus Enters World Market Liao Xianglin, farmer in Shahe village of Jinzhai township and his family members inspect the glossy ganoderma, known as magic fungus they nurtured in open air in east China's Anhui Province July 19, 2001. Over 850 tons of fungus reaped in the town this year will be exported to more than 20 countries and it is expected to pruduce an output value of 36 million yuan. |  |
Mexico Cut 200,000 Jobs Jobless youth amuse themselves by throwing coins in a central square in Mexico City, capital of the United States of Mexico July 18, 2001. Mexico cut 200,000 jobs in the first half of this year as affected by a slow economic growth rate in the U.S. |  |
New Cleaning Ship Put into Use on YangtzeWorkers were seen cleaning up the water surface of the Yangtze River on July 18 by using an automatic cleaning ship. The ship is able to remove about 150 cubic meters of floating refuse a day. This will help improve the environment of the Yangtze and its main tributary Hanjiang River. |  |
Fok Tsun-ting Warmly Welcomed Back to Hong KongAt Hong Kong Int'l Airport a ceremony was held July 18 in honor of Beijing winning Olympic bid and Fok Tsun-ting elected IOC member. Photo shows Fok Tsun-ting (left), back to Hong Kong from Moscow, warmly welcomed by Mr. LEUNG Sai-wah, Paul (right), director of Hong Kong's Leisure and Culture Services Department, and some athletes at the airport. |  |
"Tokyo Global Chinese Meeting for Promoting China's Reunification" Closed July 17 saw a two-day "Tokyo Global Chinese Meeting for Promoting China's Reunification" closed in Tokyo. Represented at the meeting were over 600 delegates from 35 countries and regions and over 70 compatriots from China's Taiwan Province. Photo shows the lion dance performed at the closing ceremony. |  |
Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin Gives Birth to a CubGolden-headed lion tamarin has lately given birth to a cub in Shanghai after her first baby in 2000. The golden-headed lion tamarin belongs to the family tree of higher primates. Small and squirrel-sized, the monkeys have come a species of the world's most endangered. Photo shows the baby monkey and its mom. |  |
Chinese President Holds Talks With Belarussian President Chinese President Jiang Zemin said Thursday in Minsk that China will work with the Belarussian side together to bring the full-range friendly and cooperative relations between China and Belarus to a higher level in the new century. |  |
