China
The government feared an outpour of remembrance celebrations for Bishop Fan Xueyan, who died while undergoing harsh torture in 1992.
| 16/04/2004
| CHINA - VATICAN
by Maurizio d'Orlando
As tension spreads in the Middle East, China lines up to lend its support to current Saudi and Iranian leaders. This is what is gathered from China's recent foreign policy maneuvers, particularly with regard to its diplomacy on oil matters.
| 13/04/2004
| China - Middle East
| 13/04/2004
| HONG KONG - TAIWAN CHINA
Christians fear that the film will not be shown due to government censorship. Meanwhille first private viewings of the film are accompanied by prayer gatherings and young agnostics want to know more about the faith. "The Passion" has "struck a heavy blow against atheism," says one Chinese youth.
| 31/03/2004
| China
Bishop Zen says, "It is the people who should decide on democratic reforms."
| 29/03/2004
| Hong Kong - China
China discredits Chen and democracy in Taiwan, the Church urges respect for the law
| 29/03/2004
| Taiwan - China
by Maurizio d'Orlando
Industrial development and migration are the among the principle causes why China's demand for grain risks upsetting world agricultural trade balance.
| 25/03/2004
| China
Meanwhile over 300,000 residents have been forced to move from their homes as Beijing gears up to host the 2008 Olympic Games.
| 25/03/2004
| China
| 24/03/2004
| TAIWAN - CHINA
