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Of Space, Chickens and Hong Kong





Shenzhou V rocket propells the first Chinese in space.

In International Herald Tribune




It's not SARS II, but the avian flu: chickens are slaughtered by millions to prevent the epidemics from spreading to humans.

In International Herald Tribune

One China? Despite Beijing's loud discontent, Taiwan reelects its president Chen Shui-bian.

Two systems? The mainland rolls back its pledge of greater democracy in Hong Kong.

In International Herald Tribune

The EU and U.S.fight over China. Nothing to do with love, though: the dispute is about arms, that Europeans are eager to sell to Beijing. In International Herald Tribune

Manager layoff: Hong Kong's Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa is fired.

In International Herald Tribune

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