China Vows to Continue Fight against Terrorism

　　An anti-terrorism drill was held in Guililn of Guangxi Zhang Autonomous¹ Region on July 1, 2013. Over 1,500 soldiers from 12 counties under Guilin City joined yesterday's drill. [Photo: CNS/Tang Mengxian]

 

　　Chinese government is promising² to join forces with other countries in cracking down on terrorist organizations.

 

　　The comments come following violent incidents in Xinjiang recently.

 

　　One organization the Chinese authorities are planning on targeting is the East Turkestan movement.

 

　　The group is a separatist terrorist group in Xinjiang.

 

　　Chinese foreign ministry³ spokesperson Hua Chunying.

 

　　"The East Turkestan terrorist forces and international terrorist organizations have been uniting, not only threatening China's national security but also the peace and stability of relevant countries and regions. The international community should stay on high alert. China will continue to strengthen cooperation with relevant countries to jointly⁴ attack terrorist organizations including the East Turkestan terrorist forces."

 

　　A violent attack against a local government compound and police officers in Shanshan County near the city of Turpan in Xinjiang left two dozen people dead.

 

　　The Chinese government says it will take "necessary measures" to punish those involved under the law.

 

　　The government also says it's fully⁵ confident in ensuring peace and stability in Xinjiang.

1 autonomous   

adj.自治的；独立的

参考例句：

• They proudly declared themselves part of a new autonomous province.他们自豪地宣布成为新自治省的一部分。
• This is a matter that comes within the jurisdiction of the autonomous region.这件事是属于自治区权限以内的事务。

2 promising   

adj.有希望的，有前途的

参考例句：

• The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
• We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。

3 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。

4 jointly   

ad.联合地，共同地

参考例句：

• Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
• She owns the house jointly with her husband. 她和丈夫共同拥有这所房子。

5 fully   

adv.完全地，全部地，彻底地；充分地

参考例句：

• The doctor asked me to breathe in,then to breathe out fully.医生让我先吸气，然后全部呼出。
• They soon became fully integrated into the local community.他们很快就完全融入了当地人的圈子。