CCTV9英语新闻12月：深化经济和贸易关系是最重要的

By CCTV reporter Su Yuting

British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in China Monday morning for a three day visit hoping to boost bilateral¹ ties with the world’s second largest economy. Chinese Premier² Li Keqiang welcomed Cameron to the Great Hall of the People, where their discussion focused on deepening economic and trade cooperation.

It’s the first time UK Prime Minister David Cameron has visited China since Premier Li Keqiang took office in March this year. Cameron is traveling with six of his cabinet ministers as well as major business leaders and officials from universities, healthcare centers and sports institutions.

 

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) holds a welcoming ceremony for the visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 2, 2013.(Xinhua/Li Tao)

 

The two leaders oversaw³ the signing of 10 cooperation agreements, including a treaty on criminal matters, a pact⁴ on space exploration, and agreements on enhancing bilateral investment and developing China’s use of gas.

Li said Cameron’s visit was highly productive.

"This visit enables us to review the outcomes of our mutual⁵ investment. China and Britain should continue to make efforts to work together to promote mutual learning and exchanges between the two countries. We have exchanged views on practical cooperation and reached important agreements in five areas, including infrustucuture fiscal⁶ and financial cooperation. The China-UK relationship is becoming more strategic, reciprocal and globally important. " said, Li Keqiang, Chinese Premier.

Cameron echoed Li’s assessment⁷, adding that Britain’s want a closer partnership⁸ with China.

"I see China’s rise as a opportunity not just for this country, but for Britain and for the world. Britain wants China to realize its dream, and I believe we can help each other succeed in the global race. I think the way forward for Britain and China is more openness and dialogue, delivering mutual benefits here and back at home." said David Cameron, British Prime Minister.

Cameron also said he will champion an EU-China trade deal, which could be worth up to 1.8 billion British pounds a year to the British economy.

Earlier on Monday, the British P-M attended a China-UK business summit in Beijing where ideas on reducing trade barriers, enhancing cooperation in nuclear power and high-speed railways were discussed.

David Cameron’s visit to China is very significant for boosting bilateral ties. The high-level exchanges will help promote trade and economic cooperation and strengthen business links between the two nations. Both sides are working to develop a healthy and stable relationship with mutual trust and understanding.

 

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R, front) holds a welcoming ceremony for the visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 2, 2013.(Xinhua/Li Tao)

 

 

 

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 premier   

adj.首要的；n.总理，首相

参考例句：

• The Irish Premier is paying an official visit to Britain.爱尔兰总理正在对英国进行正式访问。
• He requested that the premier grant him an internview.他要求那位总理接见他一次。

3 oversaw   

v.监督，监视( oversee的过去式 )

参考例句：

• He will go down as the president who oversaw two historic transitions. 他将作为见证了巴西两次历史性转变的总统，安然引退。 来自互联网
• Dixon oversaw the project as creative director of Design Research Studio. 狄克逊监督项目的创意总监设计研究工作室。 来自互联网

4 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。

5 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。

6 fiscal   

adj.财政的，会计的，国库的，国库岁入的

参考例句：

• The increase of taxation is an important fiscal policy.增税是一项重要的财政政策。
• The government has two basic strategies of fiscal policy available.政府有两个可行的财政政策基本战略。

7 assessment   

n.评价；评估；对财产的估价，被估定的金额

参考例句：

• This is a very perceptive assessment of the situation.这是一个对该情况的极富洞察力的评价。
• What is your assessment of the situation?你对时局的看法如何？

8 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。