World & Nation
A government news editor accused of leaking a speech by Chinese leader Jiang Zemin to a Hong Kong newspaper was sentenced to life imprisonment Monday for “selling state secrets overseas.”
Aug. 31, 1993
In a rare display of opposition that caused nervous murmurs Friday in the Great Hall of the People here, one-third of China’s national Parliament failed to support a handpicked candidate of Communist Party leader Jiang Zemin for a senior post in the government.
March 18, 1995
President Clinton may soon invite Chinese President Jiang Zemin to Washington for what would be the first White House visit by any top Chinese leader since the Tian An Men Square crackdown of 1989, Secretary of State Warren Christopher said Monday.
Aug. 1, 1995
Asia: The regime has dispatched propaganda teams and set up ideology panels in a bid to counter criticism by Communist stalwarts.
Sept. 5, 2001
Hu Jintao inherits Communist Party mantle from Jiang Zemin. Old guard has allies on nine-man ruling committee.
Nov. 15, 2002
Jiang Zhenzhong stopped the clock at 11:05 a.m. and fixed the calendar at May 30, 2001.
June 23, 2002
In just one month, Sino-American relations have gravely deteriorated.
July 16, 1995
Diplomacy: Shanghai scholar who joined panel discussion at last minute paved the way for Clinton’s public assurances to China.
July 1, 1998
American human rights activist Harry Wu arrived back in the United States on Thursday night after China subjected him to a speedy trial and abruptly ejected him for spying and stealing state secrets.
Aug. 25, 1995
In a trade-oriented prelude to next week’s summit in New York, Commerce Secretary Ronald H.
Oct. 19, 1995