CHINA / Taiwan, HK, Macao
· Russia signs deal to build gas pipelines to China
· US official upbeat on China trade ties
· Bush: Troops to stay in Iraq for years
· Gay volunteers promote safe sex
· China to raise car tax to 20% to spur fuel efficiency
· US, China to launch Latin America dialogue
· No change to family planning policy now
· Taiwan slashed for secessionist activities
· China blocks VOIP calls for two years: FT
