Front page, Oct 1, 2005

2005: China, Japan resume talks on disputed waters

Festival mood comes back again when we read the top story of this front page. Flags, fountains and flowers. You'll find plenty of them in Beijing and everywhere across China, dressing up city squares for the 56th National Day.

In this story, the reporter write about what different plans and exceptions Chinese people have for this holiday.

On the right side of this page, there is a slightly solemn story "China, Japan resume talks on disputed waters".

"China's chief delegate, Cui Tiankai, who heads the Chinese Foreign Ministry's Asian Affairs Department, has said the sea 'should not be an obstacle separating the two countries but a bond connecting them.'"

On the left bottom of this page, we have a business story - Lenovo consolidates with IBM, sets up India branch.

"Computer giant Lenovo Group has sped up consolidation with IBM's PC business, and formed a unit in India to transfer its success in China to other emerging markets."

The Chinese firm acquired IBM's personal computer business in December, including the famous Think brands of notebooks and desktop computers.

On the right bottom, there is a light story - New rules to protect Terracotta Warriors.

"The Protection Rules for Qinshihuang Mausoleum, a special local law, is meant to improve measures to safeguard its over 2,000-year heritage, including the famous Terracotta Warriors," the report said.