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China Bans Using Foreign Languages for Place Names

China will forbid the use of foreign languages in place name signs and will set up united-standard place name signs in all its cities, according to sources with the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Science to Better Serve Economy

The Ministry of Science and Technology intends to help enterprises commercialize new technological findings and upgrade traditional industries with advanced techniques, said Minister Zhu Lilan in an interview with China Daily Wednesday.

Policy Continued to Absorb Foreign Direct Investment

China will continue its policy for foreign direct investment absorption in the new century, said a foreign trade official in Beijing Tuesday.

Religious Rules Govern Aliens

The State Administration of Religious Affairs issued on Tuesday new rules governing religious activities of aliens. The new rules reinforce and improve regulations adopted in 1994, stipulating that the government respects the freedom of belief of aliens within Chinese territory, and protects and administrates their religious activities.

Vice-Premier on Water Shortages

To resolve the water shortage in cities is an imperative task that affects economic and social development, daily life, as well as the country's modernization drive and long-term development, said Vice-Premier Wen Jiabao.

FM Spokesman on Diplomatic Issues

At a regular press conference in Beijing Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Sun Yuxi made comments on Yugoslavia election, Sino-Vietnamese border talks, US repatriation of criminal suspect and DPRK-ROK meeting. He also urged Singapore to stick to one-China policy.

Importance of Science Stressed

Premier Zhu Rongji said Monday that scientific and technological strength and professionals are important indicators of the vigour of a country and crucial for the implementation of sustainable development.

Vice-Premier Hails Family Planning Policy

With the successful implementation of the family planning policy, China has witnessed rapid development in the economy and living standards of the Chinese people has remarkably improved, said Vice-Premier Li Lanqing in Beijing on September 25.

US Demanded to Repatriate Criminal Suspect

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Sun Yuxi said the country is demanding the repatriation of an alleged criminal from the United States.

Legislator Stresses Development of Environmental Protection

China must adopt a new market system for making better use of environmental protection facilities and boosting the development of the environmental protection industry, said Zou Jiahua, vice-chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee.

Health of Young and Middle-Aged Workers Stressed

More attention must be paid to the health of young and middle-age workers, said deputy Minister of Health Peng Yu recently.

Education on High-Level Talents Underlined

Fostering high-level talented professionals should be China's key strategy in the era of knowledge-based economy, while talents will be a basic guarantee for technological renovation, economic development and social progress, Vice Premier Li Lanqing said Thursday.