The Secret of the Chinese Economy and News

Premier calls for closer cross-Straits co-op

Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday visited Xiamen, a southeastern port city which faces Taiwan across the sea, urging cooperation for a win-win result for the mainland and Taiwan.
• Mainland, Taiwan open regular direct flights
• Mainland, Taiwan reach consensus on investment



DPRK not to consider dialogue with S Korea

The DPRK could not consider having a dialogue with South Korea considering that Seoul was making an issue of human rights in the country, a DPRK offical said Saturday.
• DPRK urged not to conduct another nuclear test
• DPRK threatens to keep strengthening nuclear deterrent



Zuma sworn in as South African president

Jacob Zuma was officially sworn in as South Africa's fourth president at about 11: 20 a.m. Saturday when he took the oath of office at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
• South Africa's Zuma cabinet expected this weekend
• Hu congratulates Zuma on election as S African president



US H1N1 flu cases double, surpassing Mexico

The U.S. has 1,639 confirmed human A/H1N1 cases in 43 states, overtaking Mexico as the country having the most confirmed cases in the world.
• Deaths from A/H1N1 flu rise to 45 in Mexico
• Flu cases continue to grow, WHO keeps alert



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