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Russia says situation in Donbass escalates¹

 

Xi extends congratulations on 65th anniversary of China-Sri Lanka diplomatic relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the China-Sri Lanka political parties conference.

The meeting was held to commemorate² the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

It also marked the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Rubber-Rice Pact³, which is seen as the starting point for the expansion of bilateral⁴ trade between the two sides.

Russia says situation in Donbass escalates

Russia is warning of what it calls intensified⁵ "provocative⁶ actions" near the demarcation line in the breakaway Donbass region of eastern Ukraine.

Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov says the situation is escalating⁷.

Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was heading across the Sea of Azov to the zone of military operations in Donbass.

On Tuesday, Russia's State Duma approved a bill recognizing the self-proclaimed Luhansk and Donetsk republics in the region.

Spreading false information no help to Ukraine crisis

China says spreading false information and creating tension does not help with solving the issues in Ukraine.

Foreign Ministry⁸ spokesperson Wang Wenbin urged the United States to address Russia's concerns on security instead of stoking the crisis.

He added that China supports all efforts that are in line with the spirit of the Minsk Agreement.

Kazakhstan approves military cooperation agreement with Russia

Kazakhstan's parliament has ratified⁹ an agreement with Russia on military cooperation.

The two sides are aiming to enhance combat training, peacekeeping abilities, military education and science.

The document has been sent to the president to be signed.

ASEAN foreign ministers reiterate¹⁰ commitment to ensure full, effective implementation¹¹ of RCEP

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have reiterated¹² their commitment to ensure the full and effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership¹³, which took effect on Jan. 1.

During their latest meeting, the ministers also reaffirmed the importance of strengthening ASEAN economic integration¹⁴ and intra-ASEAN trade, investment and supply chain connectivity.

Hong Kong faces food supply issues due to infections among truck drivers

Hong Kong is facing food supply difficulties due to a high number of COVID-19 cases among truck drivers.

Police order Ottawa truck protesters to leave

Police in the Canadian capital have started warning protesters blockading the downtown Ottawa area to leave or face arrest.

However, many of the truckers participating in the protest say they are not moving until their grievances¹⁵ are addressed.

"Personally, it's a small sacrifice to make in order to ensure that the freedoms of this great nation are restored."

"We got to stick, you know, till we get some changes, do we get the freedom back, you know, not being pushed to do to get vaccinated¹⁶."

"Their new scare tactic¹⁷? It's not going to work with us, so we're holding the line."

The tougher approach comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked¹⁸ the Emergencies Act, giving the government more powers to end the protest.

Ottawa Police say a total of 33 people had been arrested.

U.S. investigates Tesla vehicles over unexpected braking reports

U.S. authorities have opened a formal investigation¹⁹ into more than 410 thousand Tesla vehicles over reports of unexpected brake activation²⁰ tied to the driver assistance system.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received about 350 complaints about the issue over the past nine months.

The preliminary evaluation²¹ covers the latest Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the United States.

Italy's espresso will become candidate for UNESCO heritage status

Italy has decided²² to nominate its espresso as a candidate for UNESCO heritage status, claiming the drink is part of the country's national identity.

Espresso is a robust²³, intense coffee made by forcing pressurized water through a handful of coffee powder.

Invented in the late 19th century, it has been deeply entrenched²⁴ in the way Italians socialize.

1 escalates   

v.（使）逐步升级( escalate的第三人称单数 )；（使）逐步扩大；（使）更高；（使）更大

参考例句：

• As the challenge escalates, the need for teamwork elevates. 面临的挑战越大，越需要团队协同合作。 来自互联网
• I cannot understand why a minor disagreement escalates into a fist-fight. 我真不明白为什么一点意见不合就变成了拳头相见。 来自互联网

2 commemorate   

vt.纪念，庆祝

参考例句：

• This building was built to commemorate the Fire of London.这栋大楼是为纪念“伦敦大火”而兴建的。
• We commemorate the founding of our nation with a public holiday.我们放假一日以庆祝国庆。

3 pact   

n.合同，条约，公约，协定

参考例句：

• The two opposition parties made an electoral pact.那两个反对党订了一个有关选举的协定。
• The trade pact between those two countries came to an end.那两国的通商协定宣告结束。

4 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。

5 intensified   

v.（使）增强， （使）加剧( intensify的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• Violence intensified during the night. 在夜间暴力活动加剧了。
• The drought has intensified. 旱情加剧了。 来自《简明英汉词典》

6 provocative   

adj.挑衅的，煽动的，刺激的，挑逗的

参考例句：

• She wore a very provocative dress.她穿了一件非常性感的裙子。
• His provocative words only fueled the argument further.他的挑衅性讲话只能使争论进一步激化。

7 escalating   

v.（使）逐步升级( escalate的现在分词 )；（使）逐步扩大；（使）更高；（使）更大

参考例句：

• The cost of living is escalating. 生活费用在迅速上涨。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The cost of living is escalating in the country. 这个国家的生活费用在上涨。 来自辞典例句

8 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。

9 ratified   

v.批准，签认（合约等）( ratify的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• The treaty was declared invalid because it had not been ratified. 条约没有得到批准，因此被宣布无效。
• The treaty was ratified by all the member states. 这个条约得到了所有成员国的批准。

10 reiterate   

v.重申，反复地说

参考例句：

• Let me reiterate that we have absolutely no plans to increase taxation.让我再一次重申我们绝对没有增税的计划。
• I must reiterate that our position on this issue is very clear.我必须重申我们对这一项议题的立场很清楚。

11 implementation   

n.实施，贯彻

参考例句：

• Implementation of the program is now well underway.这一项目的实施现在行情看好。

12 reiterated   

反复地说，重申( reiterate的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• "Well, I want to know about it,'she reiterated. “嗯，我一定要知道你的休假日期，"她重复说。 来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
• Some twenty-two years later President Polk reiterated and elaborated upon these principles. 大约二十二年之后，波尔克总统重申这些原则并且刻意阐释一番。

13 partnership   

n.合作关系，伙伴关系

参考例句：

• The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
• Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。

14 integration   

n.一体化，联合，结合

参考例句：

• We are working to bring about closer political integration in the EU.我们正在努力实现欧盟內部更加紧密的政治一体化。
• This was the greatest event in the annals of European integration.这是欧洲统一史上最重大的事件。

15 grievances   

n.委屈( grievance的名词复数 )；苦衷；不满；牢骚

参考例句：

• The trade union leader spoke about the grievances of the workers. 工会领袖述说工人们的苦情。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
• He gave air to his grievances. 他申诉了他的冤情。 来自《简明英汉词典》

16 vaccinated   

[医]已接种的，种痘的，接种过疫菌的

参考例句：

• I was vaccinated against tetanus. 我接种了破伤风疫苗。
• Were you vaccinated against smallpox as a child? 你小时候打过天花疫苗吗？

17 tactic   

n.战略，策略；adj.战术的，有策略的

参考例句：

• Reducing prices is a common sales tactic.降价是常用的销售策略。
• She had often used the tactic of threatening to resign.她惯用以辞职相威胁的手法。

18 invoked   

v.援引( invoke的过去式和过去分词 )；行使（权利等）；祈求救助；恳求

参考例句：

• It is unlikely that libel laws will be invoked. 不大可能诉诸诽谤法。
• She had invoked the law in her own defence. 她援引法律为自己辩护。 来自《简明英汉词典》

19 investigation   

n.调查，调查研究

参考例句：

• In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
• He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。

20 activation   

n. 激活，催化作用

参考例句：

• A computer controls the activation of an air bag.电脑控制着气囊的启动。

21 evaluation   

n.估价，评价；赋值

参考例句：

• I attempted an honest evaluation of my own life.我试图如实地评价我自己的一生。
• The new scheme is still under evaluation.新方案还在评估阶段。

22 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

23 robust   

adj.强壮的，强健的，粗野的，需要体力的，浓的

参考例句：

• She is too tall and robust.她个子太高，身体太壮。
• China wants to keep growth robust to reduce poverty and avoid job losses,AP commented.美联社评论道，中国希望保持经济强势增长，以减少贫困和失业状况。

24 entrenched   

adj.确立的，不容易改的(风俗习惯)

参考例句：

• Television seems to be firmly entrenched as the number one medium for national advertising.电视看来要在全国广告媒介中牢固地占据头等位置。
• If the enemy dares to attack us in these entrenched positions,we will make short work of them.如果敌人胆敢进攻我们固守的阵地，我们就消灭他们。