Tibet a defining issue for China Apr 11, 2008
He twice sent ministers to the Tang court requesting a member of the imperial family be given to him in marriage, and in 641, Princess Wencheng, a member of Emperor Taizong's family, was chosen for this role. 1. (Asia Times Online)
Red lanterns hanging high, festival coming! Feb 6, 2008
(Xinhua/Zhang Wencheng). Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2008 shows the festive lantern decoration in the Ditan Park of Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhuanet, China)
Death toll from typhoon Sepat in China rises to 14 Aug 20, 2007
The victim was a farmer evacuated from Wencheng County of Wenzhou City, Xinhua news agency reported. Sepat brought rainfall of 40 millimetre per hour to Wencheng County, disrupting power supply in eight townships and villages. (Daily News & Analysis)
At least 15 dead in China storms Aug 20, 2007
Sepat brought rainfall of 40 millimetres per hour to Wencheng County, disrupting power supply in eight townships and villages. The typhoon left a trail of damage, flooding roads, lifting roofs off houses and uprooting trees and billboards, Xinhua said, citing a local flood control official. (Philippine Star)
Typhoon Sepat claims 15 lives in China Aug 20, 2007
Sepat brought rainfall of 40 mm per hour to Wencheng County, disrupting power supply in eight townships and villages. Before its landfall, Sepat caused a tornado that smashed buildings and killed 11 people in Cangnan Town of Wenzhou on Saturday night. (Xinhuanet, China)
