HEADLINES FROM THE CHINESE PRESS
Note: These headlines are from print editions which may not be the same on the publication’s websites.
JANUARY 29 NEWSPAPERS
Holding hands across the world to stop AI
全球联手阻击禽流感
Strict measures to prevent and control Avian Influenza (AI)
北京严密防控禽流感
Check points, farm and hospital inspections and other measures.
Jianli’s educational reform
监利教育变法
In Jianli county, Hubei province, schools were facing serious financial problems. Reform of educational structures and funding may or may not succeed, but will at least be helpful in finding a solution. Hmm, that’s a rather a tame front page for the Southern Weekend.
Prevention and control, stamp out Avian Influenza
切实防控坚决扑灭疫情
Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao emphasize the importance of AI prevention.
Hu Jintao’s speech to French Parliament
在法国国民会议的演讲
Hu spoke about China’s relationship with France, Europe, China’s development, the international situation, and of course the One China policy.
‘Killing live chickens in markets’ banned yesterday
“活鸡现宰”昨被紧急叫停
To prevent AI, it now not permitted to kill live chickens in food markets. However, chickens in Beijing can be eaten ‘without worry’.
11AM INTERNET
AI found in China, Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao give instructions
我国发现禽流感 胡锦涛温家宝作指示
China strictly prevents spread of AI both inside and outside [China’s borders]
中国内外兼顾严防禽流感
JANUARY 28 NEWSPAPERS
Long’an, Guangxi AI confirmed
广西隆安禽流感确诊
Shanghai Xinmin Evening News 新民晚报
Zhongren Garden presents ‘old comedy’
众仁花苑上演“老式喜剧”
Larking it up at an old age home.