Beijing

Tibet culture week starts

The 2013 China Tibetan Culture Week will be held in Germany starting on Wednesday, according to a government statement. The event, the first of its kind in Germany, presents a glimpse of Tibet's beauty, culture and economic development, it said. The event will open in Berlin and Munich. It highlights various performances from folk culture, forums with Tibet experts and senior monks, as well as book and picture exhibitions.

Women's group meeting set

The 11th National Women's Congress will open on Oct 28 in Beijing, the All-China Women's Federation said on Tuesday. The congress will deliberate on and approve a work report by the 10th Executive Council of the ACWF, amend the federation's constitution and elect new executive council members. Around 1,500 representatives and 156 specially invited delegates will attend.

Crackdown on organized crime

State Councilor Guo Shengkun met with Macedonian Minister of Internal Affairs Gordana Jankulovska on Tuesday, vowing to boost cooperation in combating organized crime. Guo, also minister of public security, expressed his hope that the two countries will step up already substantial cooperation in fighting drug crime, terrorism and illegal immigration.

Legislator greets Lithuanians

Senior legislator Yan Junqi met members of the Lithuania-China Parliamentary Friendship Group, led by Algirdas Sysas, vice-chairman of Lithuania's Parliament, on Tuesday. Yan is vice-chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature.

Xinhua

(China Daily USA 10/23/2013 page6)