China -- February 11, 2006

• Chinese Americans refute Chen Shui-bian's "Taiwan independence" remarks
• China's railway performs best in some aspects
• China, Philippines exchange ratification documents of extradition treaty
• China announces 8th human death of bird flu
• China to turn inside out of medical billing scandal

• Chinese vice premier urges better protection of scenic spots
• Chinese government not to promulgate IPO regulation soon
• China to promote community health service
• French president extends New Year's greetings to Chinese archaeologist
• Lien Chan regrets Taiwan authority's obstruction of cross-Straits trade forum

• More environmental "storms" are needed
• New railway in NW China to improve coal transportation
• Population not to grow beyond 1.5 billion for the next 15 years
• VP stresses sustainable utilization of tourist resorts