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Features a speech by Chinese vice premier and foreign minister Qian Qichen at the 49th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 28, 1994 on China's nuclear weapons. Role of the United Nations in maintenance of peace; Adherence to Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence; Proposals by Chinese government on management of nuclear weapons.

Presents Chinese President Jiang Zemin's speech at the Russian Institute of International Relations on September 3, 1994. Integration of socialist reforms and market economy; Reform strategies; Opening-up to the outside world; Political structural reforms; Socialist modernization; China's commitment to world peace and stability; Prospects for Sino-Russian relations.

Presents the highlights of Chinese Premier Li Peng's report during the opening of the Second Session of the Eight National People's Congress (NPC) on March 10, 1994. Sound development, vigorous reform and social stability as China's major endeavor in 1994; Economic expansion of China in 1993; Li Peng's call to the country, local authorities and central departments.

Reports on Communist Party general secretary Jiang Zemin's speech at a Central Party School study class graduation ceremony on May 29, 1997. Commitment by China and the Party to uphold Deng Xiaoping's banner and follow theory of building socialism with Chinese characteristics; Efforts to make a breakthrough in effecting a change in the economic system.

Reports on the 1997 New Year message of Chinese President Jiang Zemin welcoming comments and suggestions from Taiwanese representatives on the peaceful reunification of the motherland. Promotion of direct contact and exchanges between the mainland and Taiwan; Resumption of sovereignty in Hong Kong.