China -- June 12, 2006

• Chinese minister says dialogue with G8 paves way for meeting of G8, developing countries
• China dedicated to raising women's economic status: official
• China condemns Israeli attack on Gaza, FM spokesman
• China becomes major education, employment destination
• Expert: Great Wall needs urgent protection

• First home-made HIV/AIDS vaccine ends 1st-phase tests
• HK Police seized over 1 mln HKD worth of suspected smuggled goods
• Migrant workers contribute 16 pct of China's GDP growth in past 20 years
• Ministers prepare for G8 summit
• Storms inflict further damage

• Taiwan's Chen faces recall vote
• U.S. Coast Guard cutter Rush makes first-ever port call to China
• Vice mayor of Beijing dismissed for corruption