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A resident watches firecrackers explode to celebrate Yuan Xiao Jie, or the Lantern Festival, as snow falls in Beijing March 4, 2007. [Reuters]
· Premier: Economy growth to slow down to 8%
· 'RMB's rise should be controlled'
· Sound healthcare system needed
· US urged not to sell missiles to Taiwan
· U.S. seeks closer cooperation with China in securing world peace
· Military spending rise is moderate
· 16 killed in Afghanistan attack
· Iran asks for observer status in SAARC