Hu Jintao heads Politburo Standing Committee, with four new faces joining in
BEIJING, (Xinhua) -- Hu Jintao remains head of the nine-member Political Bureau Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the Party's top leadership.
Hu, 64, was reelected on Monday as a member of the nine-member Political Bureau Standing Committee at the first plenary session of the 17th CPC Central Committee.
He succeeded Jiang Zemin as Party leader at the 16th CPC National Congress in November 2002.
Hu was elected a member of the Political Bureau Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee in 1992, at the age of 49.
Four other members of the Political Bureau Standing Committee of the 16th CPC Central Committee, Wu Bangguo, Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin and Li Changchun , were reelected into the top echelon on Monday.
Wu, 66, has been chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress since 2003.
Wen, 65, serves as Chinese Premier.
Jia, 67, is chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Li, 63, is in charge of CPC's publicity and ideological work.
The newly elected Political Bureau Standing Committee also consists of four new members Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, He Guoqiang and Zhou Yongkang .
Xi, 54, and Li, 52, serve as Party chiefs in Shanghai and Liaoning respectively.
Xi was a member of the 16th CPC Central Committee and alternate member of the 15th CPC Central Committee.
Li was a member of the 16th and 15th CPC central committees.
He Guoqiang, 63, is head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee.
Zhou, 64, is minister of public security.
Both He and Zhou were members of the Political Bureau of the 16th CPC Central Committee since 2002.
Three members of the Political Bureau Standing Committee of the16th CPC Central Committee, 68-year-old Zeng Qinghong, 69-year-old Wu Guanzheng and 72-year-old Luo Gan, are not in the new CPC central committee elected on Sunday.
Senior CPC official urges study of Party congress's essence
BEIJING, (Xinhua) -- As its main political task for the time being, the entire Communist Party of China (CPC) should study and faithfully implement the essence of the just-concluded 17th CPC National Congress, a senior CPC official said here on Monday.
Li Changchun, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, made the remarks when he met with members of a CPC delegation who will go around the country to promote the study and implementation of the essence of the congress.
The delegation will give its first lecture on Nov. 5, and its members will fan out across the country to deliver more lectures starting from Nov. 6.
Li told the delegation members to publicize the essence of the congress comprehensively, accurately and intensively.
The delegation members should focus their lectures on the theme of the congress, explaining the great historical cause and the invaluable experience of reform and opening up, the Scientific Outlook on Development, the new requirements for building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and the overall arrangements for the four-in-one economic, political, cultural and social development, Li said.
Present at the meeting were CPC Central Committee Publicity Department head Liu Yunshan and State Councilor Chen Zhili.
A380 production ramp-up revisited
Airbus has completed the A380 programme review and is now informing customers about changes to its delivery schedule. The review assessed the programme status at the critical juncture of transitioning from low rate "individual" production, so-called Wave 1, to the full serial design and manufacturing process, called Wave 2.
Overall, the recovery programme, initiated in summer 2006, is progressing well. Four aircraft were delivered as planned and are performing very well in airline operations on long-range routes. Seventeen aircraft are in various stages of production, mainly in the wiring installation and system testing phases. Most aircraft earmarked for delivery in 2008 have already flown.
However, the review has also shown that the steep ramp-up planned in 2006 is not fully achievable. Time and resources needed for Wave 1 production aircraft are higher than expected, and this has created some delay in the changeover to Wave 2 with its new design and manufacturing process.
As a result, Airbus plans now for 12 (instead of 13) deliveries in 2008 and 21 (instead of 25) in 2009. Details about the new plan and the further ramp-up and delivery slots in 2010 and the following years will be discussed with customers in the coming weeks.
The results of this review do not, at this stage, cover the financial impact. The extent of the additional costs will be influenced by the actual production and delivery scenario. This will follow discussions with the customers and a more precise evaluation of the implications of the new delivery schedule for 2010 deliveries and beyond. This will therefore take some more time to determine.
NJA news in Pyongyang medias
Pyongyang : The news of Nepal Journalists Association decision of awarding “Nepal International Peace Prize” to Comrade Kim Jong Il, the Great Leader of the Korean people, has been reported through DPRK TV and radio in detail on May 6.
It becomes the clear tokens of respect and reverence of all the members of NJA and Nepalese people toward the Great Leader Comrade Kim Jong Il, who is achieving the immortal contributions to the world peace cause.
It is reported by Mr Song Ho IL, Secretary-General of
Korea-Nepal Friendship Society
Press conference on ‘Parkroyal Yangon Youth Art Award' held
YANGON, – A press conference on ‘Parkroyal Yangon Youth Art Award 2008' was held at Parkroyal Hotel.Parkroyal Yangon Youth Art Award 2008, which was organized by Parkroyal Yangon and U Maung Maung Thein (Sunflower Art Gallery) with the aim of nurturing the skill of young Myanmar artists will give a chance to Myanmar young artistes to show off their ability.
Information Minister hosts dinner in honour of artistes and technicians who participated in entertainment programmes to raise public awareness about the referendum
YANGON—Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan hosted dinner in honour of artistes and technicians who had participated in the entertainment programmes to raise public awareness about the referendum at Karaweik Hotel.
Myanmar and Thailand discuss cooperation in hydropower, energy, mining, agriculture and industrial sectors
NAY PYI TAW — Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar General Thein Sein, together with the Thai Prime Minister proceeded to the Thai Koo Fah Building, after attending the welcoming ceremony of the Thai Prime Minister. The Thai Prime Minister introduced Thai ministers to Prime Minister General Thein Sein. The Director-General of the protocol Department of Thailand introduced heads of missions in Thailand to Prime Minister General Thein Sein.
Prime Minister General Thein Sein attends welcoming ceremony
NAY PYI TAW — Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar General Thein Sein and members of the delegation left Plaza Athenee Hotel in a motorcade for Thai Government House to attend the welcoming ceremony held in his honour by Thai Prime Minister Mr Samak Sundaravej.
Pyongyang Metro
The Pyongyang Metro is a monumental structure built in the capital city of Pyongyang for the convenience of traffic of the people.
This metro, whose lines stretch out to the north, south, east and west from the central part of Pyongyang, was built in four stages from the time it was commissioned in September Juche 62 (1973) to April Juche 76 (1987).
Though its construction deep in the underground was enormous, the Korean people built it with their own technology, material, equipment and labour.
Stations are situated in places convenient to the citizens' traffic.
The entrances to the metro look nice with the buildings around and can be easily spotted by people.
Escalators carry passengers up and down the metro.
Underground stations are all gorgeous and splendid although they are different from one another in size and structure. Some stations including Yonggwang Station are spacious and others have pillars with splendid decorations. Their walls bear large-sized murals depicting the glorious revolutionary history of the Korean people.
The murals, whose contents have been delineated according to the characteristics of each station in diverse forms such as bronze sculptures in relief and mosaic murals, vividly show the high national pride of the Korean people and the looks of the country developing and prospering ever more rapidly with the passage of time.
The metro is furnished with air conditioners and other structures and equipment necessary for its managing and running, so the air in it is always clean and cool.
The Pyongyang Metro is widely used as traffic means of the people and an inspection place of people at home and abroad.
AFPF application instructions and checklist
A complete Alfred Friendly Press Fellowship application includes ALL items A through K. Please check the boxes next to the items as you complete them. Applications are only accepted by mail. Incomplete, emailed or faxed applications will not be reviewed. AFPF must receive completed applications at their office by August 1. To ensure on-time delivery, some applicants use courier services such as DHL. All mailing costs are the responsibility of the applicant. We evaluate candidates based on accomplishment and potential. We are particularly interested in applicants who show a significant capacity for growth and leadership and can demonstrate that a six-month fellowship would make them, and their professional peers, better journalists.
A application form. The application form must be completed in full and signed. Please attach one additional page to the application form if more space is needed to answer questions. Click on gray boxes to type text. Use the mouse or press TAB to skip to next box. Boxes are a fixed size, so please be concise.
B cv/résumé. Attach a curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé that outlines your professional and educational history. Briefly describe your responsibilities and achievements in each job. The CV/résumé should be one to two pages, typed and in English.
C essays. Each of the essays should be one to two pages, typed and in English.
Professional Statement. Please describe your journalistic experience, career plans and goals, and how you will work in and outside your home newsroom to share what you learn on the AFPF program with others.
Individual Fellowship Goals. Outline the specific goals you’d like to achieve if awarded an Alfred Friendly Fellowship/Daniel Pearl Fellowship. These goals should correspond to those that you list on page 4 (Section IV) of the application and should not replicate the program goals of AFPF.
D letters of reference. Two confidential reference letters are required. A third reference from someone familiar with your personality, character, background, etc., is optional. References from AFPF alumni who you know well are welcomed and encouraged. References must be written on the forms provided (pages 5 and 6) and sent directly to AFPF (via post, e-mail or fax) or included in your application packet in sealed envelopes. English translations must accompany letters not written in English originally. Effective letters of reference are those offering significant insights into the candidate’s ability and experiences that best indicate his/her suitability to be a Fellow.
Required Reference #1 must be written by the publisher, editor, manager or director of your publication.
Required Reference #2 must be written by your immediate supervisor – or another person for whom you have worked who can attest to your journalistic abilities and professional character.
E employer’s endorsement. Please have your employer complete and sign the form on page 7 endorsing your participation and granting a six-month leave of absence should you be chosen.
F articles. Four clippings of published articles that best show your interests and abilities. Articles must be legible, easily photocopied and published in the current year. Please clearly date the articles and include URLs if your articles are available online. Do NOT send question/answer interviews. Full English translations, completed by the applicant, must accompany articles not written in English originally. Note: Editors who do not have recent clips may include copies of published work along with a description of your editing role in these samples. Internet journalists must submit samples that are journalistic in nature and demonstrate that your job involves news gathering, writing, editing or producing.
G photograph. Attach one passport-size head-shot photo, taken in the last six months, to page 3 of the application.
H publication. One issue of the newspaper or magazine for which you write.
I press credentials. A clear photocopy of your working press credentials, press pass or equivalent.
J copy of passport. A clear photocopy of your valid passport. Please include picture, information pages and any U.S. visas you’ve had. (If you hold more than one passport please send copies of each.)
K copy of driver’s license. (if applicable) A clear photocopy of your valid automobile driver’s license.
** english language assessment. Top candidates will be required to demonstrate their English language proficiency prior to receiving a fellowship. Evaluations will be administered in the candidate’s country of residence.
NJA delegation to visit DPRK
Kathmandu: A high level Five member Nepalese journalists delegation is visiting Pyongyang on last week of August at the official invitation of Govt. of D.P.R. of Korea.
The delegation will be led by President of Nepal Journalists Association Mr. Manju Ratna Sakya.
During the stay in DPRK, the Nepalese journalists delegation will handover the “Nepal International Peace Award” to the Great Leader of the Korean People His Excellency Comrade KIM JONG IL at the special Ceremony in Pyongyang.
Nepal Journalists Association at its 18th National Convention which was held in Kathmandu on 28th April 2008 had unanimously decided to confirm the “Nepal International Peace Prize” to the Great Leader Comrade KIM JONG IL for his immortal contributions for peace and dignity to all the progressive people of the world and to the entire Korean people.
During their stay in DPRK, the Nepalese journalists delegation will meet high level Government personalities and visit many places of the country.
The delegation will also participate on the programs organized on the auspicious occasion of National Day of DPRK, Sept. 9.
The Great Leader of the Korean people H.E. Comrade KIM JONG IL is also a Honorary Special Member of Nepal Journalists Association.
The President of Nepal Journalists Association Mr. Manju Ratna Sakya and his wife had the opportunity to meet and direct face to face interview with the Great Leader President KIM IL SUNG on 19th June 1979 in Pyongyang.
Independence Day of Israel marked
Kathmandu : On the occasion of the 60th Independence Day of the State of Israel, H.E. the Ambassador of Israel Mr. Dan Stav and Mrs. Gili Stav hosted a Reception at the Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, Boudha on Monday, 12 May 2008.
At the function Speaker Subash Newang, Ministers, Leaders of the political parties, Ambassadors, Former Ministers, Members of the Diplomatic corps, UN Officials and President of Nepal Journalists Association Manju Ratna Sakya attended the Reception.
Likewise, Heads of the Constitutional bodies, High level officials from the Nepal Army and Police forces, Senior officials from the Govt., Industrialists, business persons, Senior media people,
Executive of Nepal–Israel Friendship Association as well as other large numbers of people from various walks of life also attended.
On this occasion, Nepal Journalists Association and ARPAN Weekly family extend warmest greeting and congratulations to the Government and to the people of Israel.
Long live Nepal-Israel Friendship.
Postponement of Basanta Kavya Utsav in Washington DC
Honoring the requests of friends and ANS
We have decided to postpond the 11th May
Basanta Kavya Utsav.We will make announcement of the new date later.
Thanks
Gobinda Giri
INLS DC Metro Chaper
