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International News Chinese Premier Spends World AIDS Day With AIDS-Affected ChildrenDecember 1, 2006 Today in Beijing, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao sported a red AIDS awareness ribbon as he welcomed 15 AIDS-affected children to the headquarters of the Chinese Communist Party. The children -- two of whom are HIV-positive and 13 of whom were orphaned by AIDS -- presented the premier with drawings they had made to symbolize their lives and dreams. "We have done a lot to combat AIDS, but the job is not well done," said Wen. "By all means, we are going to send a signal that more care should be given to AIDS-affected children." Xinhua News Agency 12.01.2006 This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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