时间:2019-01-08 作者:英语课 分类:2015年VOA慢速英语(八)月


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AS IT IS 2015-08-27 Philippines Looking at 'Ecotourism Zone' in South China Sea 菲律宾试图在南海开辟“生态旅游区"


The Philippines has launched a campaign to push for an "ecotourism zone" in the middle of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. Under the plan, tourists could visit Philippine-controlled parts of the disputed area.


An American-based group called U.S. Pinoys for Good Governance proposed the idea of the ecotourism zone. The organization was set up to work for causes related to the Philippines.


China, Vietnam and Taiwan claim nearly all of the South China Sea. The Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei have partial territorial 1 claims.


Eric Lachica is with the U.S. Pinoys for Good Governance. He says the proposed travel area would be the best way to settle the competing claims. He adds that each of the claimants has taken steps to develop islands and coral reefs in the disputed waters.


"Let's protect our interests. China has nine. The Philippines has nine.  Malaysia has five. Vietnam has 48. So I think to protect what they've got, this is a perfect solution. It minimizes their military headaches, at the same time it improves their economic position."


Malaysia, Vietnam and China all have places for tourists among the Spratlys and other islands in the South China Sea. 


Mr. Lachica says he thought of the plan after meeting Eugenio Bito-onon, the mayor of the Philippine-controlled Spratlys. The islands are known locally as the Kalayaan Group of Islands.


Mr. Bito-onon told reporters in Manila this month that he has had this idea of "tourism for peace" for some time.


"But in my capacity as a local government, as municipality of Kalayaan, that would take a long time for me to prepare to be able to really reach a level of convenience where we can bring tourists there. And without, also, the enabling policies at the national level, it would be difficult for me." 


Eric Lachica says the best situation would be to have the Philippine Senate approve a resolution, with the president’s office offering its support. Then, he says, the Philippines could make a proposal to China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.


Eugenio Bito-onon says he can imagine tourists traveling from the main island of Thitu to small, nearby islands, also controlled by the Philippines. He adds that a planned shelter at Thitu could protect visitors during severe weather.


Words in This Story


capacity – n. a usually official position or job


tourist(s) – n. people who travel somewhere for pleasure



adj.领土的,领地的
  • The country is fighting to preserve its territorial integrity.该国在为保持领土的完整而进行斗争。
  • They were not allowed to fish in our territorial waters.不允许他们在我国领海捕鱼。
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