Chinese Vice Premier Qian Qichen believes that through joint efforts made by China and the US, President Jiang Zemin’s upcoming US tour will certainly achieve success.
Meeting with former US national security adviser, Samuel Berger, Qian Qichen says President Jiang Zemin’s visit to America slated for late October will play an important role in enhancing the development of Sino-US relations.
He points out that since China and the US have wide common interests, they should and could develop friendly cooperation in more fields and contribute to world peace and prosperity.
Berger says Sino-US relations are the most important bilateral ties in the world, and that a prosperous China is in line with American interests.
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China’s Foreign Minister, Tang Jiaxuan, says China will more actively participate in international cooperation against terrorism.
Speaking at the UN headquarters in New York where he is attending the United Nation’s 57th General Assembly, Tang Jiaxuan says China offers its condolences to all victims of the September 11th attacks, and will strive to see that such a tragedy never happens again.
Meanwhile, in Beijing China’s Vice Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing attended a ceremony held at the residence of the US ambassador, Clark Randt, to mark the anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
Li Zhaoxing says that both China and America are victims of terrorism, and China once again strongly condemns all terrorist attacks.
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The 2002 session of the Conference on Disarmament has ended in Geneva with deep controversies on the prevention of an arms race in outer space.
But the conference almost reached an agreement on the establishment of three Ad Hoc Committees that will deal with a treaty banning the production of fissile materials for nuclear weapons, general nuclear disarmament and the so-called negative security assurances.
Speakers expressed regret that for the 4th consecutive year, the conference was not able to start its substantive work.
The Conference on Disarmament is the world's principal multilateral disarmament negotiating forum. A committee began work in 1985 to examine outer space arms control issues, including the current legal framework. The U.S. believes that existing legal regimes for outer space activities are adequate and that no changes are needed at this time.
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China says it will provide developing countries with up to 100 million US dollars in assistance for them to attend the 2010 World Exposition if the city of Shanghai hosts the event.
At a meeting to introduce the status of China’s application, the Deputy Secretary General of the State Council, Xu Shaoshi revealed the money would cover the transport of personnel and exhibits, and the design and construction of pavilions.
He stressed the Chinese government strongly supports Shanghai's bid to host the 2010 World Exposition, and guarantees to provide all the necessary fiscal and tax support.
The direct investment in the exposition will exceed three billion US dollars, and the exposition will also provide great opportunities for businesses of various countries.
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The average income of Chinese farmers increased by nearly six percent in the first half of this year, 1.7 percent higher than growth rate of the same period last year.
The increase in farmers' incomes is largely attributed to the government’s continuous efforts and new policies in recent years.
Under these policies, the quality of farm products has improved remarkably, local governments keep on increasing investment in agricultural infrastructure construction, and villages engage in reforestation and drinking water projects.
In addition, farmers have more opportunities to seek jobs in cities.
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An official website on China and the World Trade Organization or WTO has formally opened.
The contents of the site, www.chinawto.gov.cn will feature basic facts about the WTO, its documents and agreements, the new round of WTO negotiations, China's trade policy and information on WTO members.
The website is run by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation.
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US Stocks have slumped as investor sentiment crumbled under the weight of U.S. saber rattling on Iraq, and data showing a weak economy.
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average lost more than 200 points, or 2 percent, to 8,379. The broad Standard & Poor's 500 index slid nearly 2 and a half percent, to 886, its biggest loss in almost two weeks. The technology-packed Nasdaq Composite Index fell 35 points, or 2.7 percent, to 1,279.
Wall Street was rocked by a sharp increase in the nation's current account deficit, which showed the economy sucked in imports at a record pace in the second quarter. The US government also said the number of Americans signing up for state unemployment benefits last week rose unexpectedly to the highest level in more than four months.
In Europe, US President George W. Bush's remarks to the U.N. General Assembly on Iraq were viewed as a sign that war was still on the agenda.
The London-based FTSE 100-share index closed down nearly 3 percent, at 4,084; the CAC 40 Index in Paris and Frankfurt's DAX both dropped more than 4 and a half percent, to close at 3,241 and 3,421 points respectively.
Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has told the visiting official from the International Monetary Fund that is satisfied with the good relations between China and the IMF over the past years. Zhu Rongji says China's rapid and healthy economic development is a direct result of specially adapted policies.
The IMF managing director expressed his appreciation for China's outstanding economic achievements in the past two decades, and was positive about the Chinese government’s macro-economic management.
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The General Committee of the UN General Assembly has decided not to consider the issue of the so-called "Taiwan's participation in the UN" during its 57th session.
The decision has foiled for the 10th consecutive time Taiwan's attempt to join the world inter-governmental organization.
The Chinese Permanent Representative to the UN says there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China.
The Chinese diplomat has also expressed his appreciation to a majority of countries in the UN for their adherence to the One China Principle.
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The Sixth China Investment and Trade Fair has come to a close in the southeast city of Xiamen, attracting a total of 11 billion US dollars in foreign investment.
The annual fair is the only national conference designed to promote two-way direct investment between China and the world.
It attracted more than 10,000 representatives from various government agencies and business circles from countries including the U.S., Britain, Japan and Australia.
1--Do you want black or white coffee?
2--White, please.
1--Look! There's a folk concert tomorrow evening.
Do you want to go?
2--I don't like folk music very much.
1--What kind of music do you like?
2--I like classical music. Do you?
1--Not very much. Classical music sends me to sleep.
2--I don't believe you.
1--It's true.
2--You are funny!
1--So are you! How about another coffee?
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注解：
1）black or white coffee：加糖或加牛奶的称作white
coffee.什么也不加的称作black coffee.
2）folk concert：民间音乐会。folk作“民间的”、
“具有民族传说的”解。如folk dance，folk music,
folk songs, folk tale等。
3）classical：经典的。如classical music, classical
literature等。
4）How about...?（你以为）...怎么样？征询对方的意见时
常用的句型。如，征询关于时间安排的意见时，可以说How
about tomorrow？征询活动内容时可以说How about playing
tennis now?征询人选意见可以说How about Jane?等
Sometimes Emily tries to act older than she really is. Sue teaches her a lesson about that!
Today's Mission
What does Emily want to do on her birthday?
Conversation A
(Emily is studying in the living room. Sue comes in.)
Sue : Emily, we need to talk about your birthday. Have you decided what kind of party you want?
Emily : I don't want a party this year.
Sue : Why not? You love parties!
Emily : I know. But I want to do something special since I'll be 14.
Sue : Oh? Like what?
Emily : Well . . . Greg asked me if he could take me out for pizza on my birthday.
Sue : Hmm, that sounds like a date to me.
Conversation B
Emily : It's not a real date. We're just two friends going out for fun.
Sue : No, Emily. You're too young to go out alone with a boy.
Emily : But I think 14 is old enough to go somewhere alone with a boy.
Sue : I don't agree. And I make the rules, remember?
Emily : Amber and Kelly are 14, and their moms let them go on dates.
Sue : And I'm not Amber's or Kelly's mom, am I?
Emily : No. Their moms are nice!
Conversation C
Sue : Emily, don't talk to me that way.
Emily : But it's not fair! None of my friends' moms are as strict as you are!
Sue : Emily, don't whine.
Emily : I'm not whining!
Sue : Emily . . .
Emily : I just don't see why you have to be so strict! You never listen to me! It's not fair!
Sue : I don't like your attitude, young lady. Go to your room and stay there.
Emily : Fine! (runs upstairs)
Key words:
argument (n)
Patty and Carl had an argument. Now they won't talk to each other.
pizza (n)
The only American foods I like are pizza and hamburgers.
date (n)
Leslie and Steve went to a movie on their first date.
rule (n)
We can't bring cell phones to class. It's a school rule.
to whine (v)
Now, Bobby, don't whine. If you want something, ask nicely.
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