Friday, July 25, 2003

News

Tibet Costume

Tibetan costume show: Tibetan farmers and shepherds present costumes in an activity marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of Huangnan Tibet Autonomous Prefecture.

Fresh Sars worry hits Hong Kong: Tests on 18 suspected Sars patients in Hong Kong have sparked fears of a re-emergence of the virus. Even though it is likely that the respiratory infections suffered by the patients are caused by influenza, not Sars, it will be days before the official all-clear can be given.

China's deadly mining industry: China has renewed its efforts to improve conditions in its coal mines and reduce the alarmingly high number of mining accidents, but newly unveiled statistics suggest the country remains one of the world's deadliest places for miners toiling underground. Last year, 6,995 coal miners were killed in explosions, shaft collapses, and floods in different parts of the country.

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