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Discusses reforms in China's agricultural sector. Abolition of the people's commune system; Introduction of a contract responsibility system based on household; Development of multiple economic sectors as diverse economic undertakings; Readjustment of the rural reproduction structure; Increased use of economic and legal means for improving state macro-control over the rural population.

Focuses on the Chinese government's goals for agricultural development in 1994 in accordance with market economy. Performance of the agricultural sector in 1993; Characteristics of China's rural reform and development in 1993; Problems in rural economic development; Trends and targets; Policies and measures; Opening up to the outside world.

Opinion. Comments on Chinese President Jiang Zemin's April 1997 visit to Russia which is seen as another milestone in Sino-Russian relations. Bilateral relations since establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992; Pledging of cooperation in all the fields in the spirit of the constructive partnership; Jiang's visit hoped to raise to a new level the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Reviews the history of the United Nations (UN). Growth of membership as of 1995; Core principles of the UN Charter; Importance of economic development in global security, peace and stability.