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August 11, 2006

• Typhoon Saomai, kills 111 people and leaves 4 missing in eastern China, according to the Chinese government. It is the strongest typhoon to hit China in five decades. (BBC) (Times, UK)

August 3, 2006

• Thousands were evacuated as Typhoon Prapiroon approached southern China.

July 8, 2006

• The People's Republic of China and Japan started the sixth round of talks on the East China Sea issues at Beijing's Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. China Daily

September 30, 2005

• Chen Shui-bian, president of the Republic of China (ROC) visits the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without prior notice, which does not diplomatically recognize the ROC. It is reported that military and oil cooperation was discussed. The ROC has also planned to move its representative office in the UAE from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. Chen was greeted by crown prince Hamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, a younger brother of the president of the UAE with red carpet, and the flag of the ROC was raised. (Ettoday.com) (World Journal) (Duoweinews.com) (BCC) (Duoweinews.com)

May 26, 2005

• The People's Republic of China said Thursday that it will hold talks with Japan to resolve territorial disputes involving gas drilling in the East China Sea. (guardian uk)

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