101.   Chen in turn urged China to use peaceful methods to improve ties .

102.   Chi told Sergeyev that closer ties between the once hostile militaries followed improving diplomatic ties and would benefit world peace and stability, state television reported.

103.   China said Tuesday that Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui was insincere when he offered last month to improve ties.

104.   China sees improving Indian ties, wants talks on Kashmir.

105.   Clinton returns, sees improved ties with China.

106.   Chinese authorities Wednesday released ailing dissident Chen Ziming weeks before the expected arrival of U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher on a visit to improve ties.

107.   Cem and Lagumdzija agreed to safeguard foreign investment and improve ties in culture, education, science and sports.

108.   Chen has stressed that he will try to talk with Chinese authorities and continue to improve economic ties with the mainland.

109.   China congratulated opposition politician Kim Dae-jung on Friday for winning the South Korean presidential election and hoped his victory would improve ties between North and South Korea.

110.   China sent rare panda bears to the United States, Japan and Mexico in recognition of improving diplomatic ties.