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China to host its first ever UN Secretariat office

19 November 2003
The first office from the United Nations Secretariat to be established in China is set to open in Beijing later this month following the historic signing in Bangkok today of an agreement with the Chinese Government.

Powerful quake in China affects 1 million, causes $75 million in damages – UN

23 July 2003
A powerful earthquake that struck south-eastern China on Monday has affected close to 1 million people spread over 10 counties and resulted in an estimated $75 million in economic loss, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported today.

UN and partners step-up to assist China after lethal earthquake

5 March 2003
After a powerful earthquake last month killed more than 250 people and left 3,000 without housing in the harsh winter conditions in China, the United Nations and its humanitarian partners are stepping up to provide the country with needed assistance.

UN ready to assist in earthquake disaster, Annan assures China

24 February 2003
The United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, today assured the Government of China that the UN stands ready to assist in responding to the needs created by the powerful earthquake in the Xinjiang region.