China -- February 24, 2006

• Chinese vice foreign minister to visit Iran
• China hopes new Palestinian gov't goes on promoting Mideast peace process
• China, East Timor to boost military exchanges, defense minister says
• China-Japan relations fail to improve despite politicians' visits
• China's top advisory body pledges to strengthen its work

• China's vice-foreign minister flies to Iran
• Clear-cut goals for a new countryside
• Drinking water market stabilizes in NE. China city after pollution fears
• Expert denounces "secessionist remarks" of Taiwan authority leader
• Grain consumption to outpace output

• Hu Jintao vows to promote Sino-German relations
• Iron ore price negotiations still in lockup
• KMT chairman's U.S. visit set on March 19
• Protection of environment job for all
• Poor health takes toll on police force

• S. China's region to invest hugely to prevent geological disasters
• Senior CPC official meets Ethiopian guests
• Senior CPC official urges Japan to advanc bilateral ties
• Vice premier calls on domestic businesses to enhance IPR protection