Hourly News 每日新闻 2014-02-09

 Xi hails development of China-Russia ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping says he is "very satisfied" with the fruitful development of China-Russia relations.

He said in the exclusive interview with Rossiya TV aired on Saturday that the bilateral¹ relationship has entered a phase that boasts the most solid foundation, the highest level of mutual² trust and the greatest regional and global influence ever . 

Xi Jinping said China-Russia cooperation has so far borne rich fruit, not only promoting the development and prosperity of both countries, but also helping³ safeguard international justice, stability and peace. 

Referring to his latest meeting with Russian president Putin on Thursday, Xi Jinping said the two sides agreed to unswervingly support each other on issues concerning their core interests and turn political advantages in their relations into cooperation advantages.

 

China urges U.S. to drop ADIZ remarks

China on Saturday urged the United States to drop irresponsible remarks on the Air Defense⁴ Identification Zone (ADIZ) over the East China Sea to avoid detriment⁵ to stability in the region.

Foreign Ministry⁶ spokesman Hong Lei said it is a legitimate⁷ right for China, as a sovereign state, to set up the Air Defense Identification Zone over the East China Sea, adding that the establishment of the ADIZ is in line with international law and norms. 

Hong Lei made the remarks when answering a question on U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's stance about the China ADIZ. 

Hong said the United States, which set up its ADIZ as early as six decades ago, has no right to criticize China's legitimate move. 

China urges the U.S. side to stop making irresponsible remarks so as not to harm regional stability and the China-U.S. relationship.

 

U.S. rebalancing must contribute to Asia-Pacific peace: FM

China says any policy adjustment by the United States in the Asia-Pacific region must work for regional peace and stability.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said in a statement Saturday It is our hope that U.S. policy adjustment will conform to wishes of countries in the region and contribute to regional peace, stability and development.

He said it is in the common interests of Asia-Pacific countries to maintain regional stability, promote economic growth and deepen regional cooperation. 

Hong Lei's comments came after an official with the U.S. State Department said America will implement⁸ its strategy of rebalancing to the Asia-Pacific region and commit itself more to the economy, security, environmental protection and other fields.

 

Iran says talks with IAEA "constructive⁹"

Iran says the fresh round of negotiations¹⁰ between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on bilateral cooperation was constructive.

An Iranian official says Saturday's talks between Iran and the IAEA in Tehran was "good, constructive and moving forward," and the two sides will continue their "intense" negotiations on Sunday.

China, ROK experts urge protection of "comfort women" documents

Experts from China and South Korea have agreed to strengthen cooperation in protecting documents on "comfort women" and to apply for their registration¹¹ on the Memory of the World, a UNESCO program to preserve documentary heritage.

They are collecting materials on the "comfort women" issue before making their proposal to the commission. 

Historians estimate that 200,000 women were forced into sexual servitude by Japanese forces during WWII, most from countries invaded by Japan at the time.

 

Vaccine¹² development progresses as China reports more H7N9 cases

China has reported more human cases of H7N9 after researchers in Shanghai announced preliminary success in developing a vaccine.

The country has so far reported more than 120 human H7N9 cases this year, including over 25 deaths, with Zhejiang and Guangdong being most affected¹³. 

Officials with the Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center told Xinhua that their genetically¹⁴ engineered vaccine had passed preliminary animal tests in laboratory mice. 

An official says the vaccine would have to go through a clinical test to prove its effectiveness in protecting humans before being put into use.

 

China vows¹⁵ to maintain appropriate liquidity¹⁶

China's central bank says it will apply monetary¹⁷ policy instruments in the coming months to keep liquidity at an appropriate level and achieve reasonable growth in credit and social financing.

In a quarterly monetary policy report, the People's Bank of China says instruments including open market operations, changing the reserve requirement ratio, relending, and rediscounting will be adopted to manage liquidity in the banking¹⁸ system. 

The central bank will also strengthen communication with the market and the public to stabilize¹⁹ expectations and ensure stable performance of the interest rate, according to the report.

 

China's catering²⁰ growth at 21-year low

The Chinese catering sector²¹ grew only 9 percent year on year last year under the government's frugality²² campaign, the lowest level in 21 years.

An industry report says High-end dining businesses even reported a drop in revenue, rarely seen in recent years.

The frugality drive is part of efforts of the government to reject extravagance and bureaucracy and fight corruption²³.

1 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

2 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

3 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

4 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
• The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。

5 detriment   

n.损害；损害物，造成损害的根源

参考例句：

• Smoking is a detriment to one's health.吸烟危害健康。
• His lack of education is a serious detriment to his career.他的未受教育对他的事业是一种严重的妨碍。

6 ministry   

n.(政府的)部；牧师

参考例句：

• They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
• We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。

7 legitimate   

adj.合法的，合理的，合乎逻辑的；v.使合法

参考例句：

• Sickness is a legitimate reason for asking for leave.生病是请假的一个正当的理由。
• That's a perfectly legitimate fear.怀有这种恐惧完全在情理之中。

8 implement   

n.(pl.)工具，器具；vt.实行，实施，执行

参考例句：

• Don't undertake a project unless you can implement it.不要承担一项计划，除非你能完成这项计划。
• The best implement for digging a garden is a spade.在花园里挖土的最好工具是铁锹。

9 constructive   

adj.建设的，建设性的

参考例句：

• We welcome constructive criticism.我们乐意接受有建设性的批评。
• He is beginning to deal with his anger in a constructive way.他开始用建设性的方法处理自己的怒气。

10 negotiations   

协商( negotiation的名词复数 )； 谈判； 完成（难事）； 通过

参考例句：

• negotiations for a durable peace 为持久和平而进行的谈判
• Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground. 谈判未能达成任何妥协。

11 registration   

n.登记，注册，挂号

参考例句：

• Marriage without registration is not recognized by law.法律不承认未登记的婚姻。
• What's your registration number?你挂的是几号？

12 vaccine   

n.牛痘苗，疫苗；adj.牛痘的，疫苗的

参考例句：

• The polio vaccine has saved millions of lives.脊髓灰质炎疫苗挽救了数以百万计的生命。
• She takes a vaccine against influenza every fall.她每年秋季接种流感疫苗。

13 affected   

adj.不自然的，假装的

参考例句：

• She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
• His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。

14 genetically   

adv.遗传上

参考例句：

• All the bees in the colony are genetically related. 同一群体的蜜蜂都有亲缘关系。
• Genetically modified foods have already arrived on American dinner tables. 经基因改造加工过的食物已端上了美国人的餐桌。 来自英汉非文学 - 生命科学 - 基因与食物

15 vows   

誓言( vow的名词复数 )； 郑重宣布，许愿

参考例句：

• Matrimonial vows are to show the faithfulness of the new couple. 婚誓体现了新婚夫妇对婚姻的忠诚。
• The nun took strait vows. 那位修女立下严格的誓愿。

16 liquidity   

n.流动性，偿债能力，流动资产

参考例句：

• The bank has progressively increased its liquidity.银行逐渐地增加其流动资产。
• The demand for and the supply of credit is closely linked to changes in liquidity.信用的供求和流动资金的变化有密切关系。

17 monetary   

adj.货币的，钱的；通货的；金融的；财政的

参考例句：

• The monetary system of some countries used to be based on gold.过去有些国家的货币制度是金本位制的。
• Education in the wilderness is not a matter of monetary means.荒凉地区的教育不是钱财问题。

18 banking   

n.银行业，银行学，金融业

参考例句：

• John is launching his son on a career in banking.约翰打算让儿子在银行界谋一个新职位。
• He possesses an extensive knowledge of banking.他具有广博的银行业务知识。

19 stabilize   

vt.（使）稳定，使稳固，使稳定平衡；vi.稳定

参考例句：

• They are eager to stabilize currencies.他们急于稳定货币。
• His blood pressure tended to stabilize.他的血压趋向稳定。

20 catering   

n. 给养

参考例句：

• Most of our work now involves catering for weddings. 我们现在的工作多半是承办婚宴。
• Who did the catering for your son's wedding? 你儿子的婚宴是由谁承办的？

21 sector   

n.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形

参考例句：

• The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
• The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。

22 frugality   

n.节约，节俭

参考例句：

• We must build up our country with industry and frugality.我们必须勤俭建国。
• By frugality she managed to get along on her small salary.凭着节俭，她设法以自己微薄的薪水生活。

23 corruption   

n.腐败，堕落，贪污

参考例句：

• The people asked the government to hit out against corruption and theft.人民要求政府严惩贪污盗窃。
• The old man reviled against corruption.那老人痛斥了贪污舞弊。