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Thousands of revellers gather to celebrate the countdown to the new year in Hong Kong December 31, 2006. [Reuters]
· President stresses social harmony in New Year Address
· Japan to build forward-looking ties with China
· China raises tax rates on urban land use
· 1st flight to Africa arrives in Lagos
· China doubles auto exports in 2006
· Hu predicts "sound, fast" economic growth
· Saddam buried in native village
· Bombs end Bangkok's celebration
· CITIC buys Kazak oil assets for $1.9b
· President Hu visits N China county