CCTV9英语新闻：北京APEC:中国准备好了

2014 marks the 25th anniversary of APEC. Back in 2001, China hosted the 9th APEC Economic Leaders Meeting. 13 years later, APEC is back in China once again.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, speaking at the 10th Lanting Forum 1, said that the country is looking forward to the changes and initiatives from the meeting.

"We have identified "Shaping the Future through Asia-Pacific Partnership 2" as the theme of this year’s APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, and we have also agreed to make advancing economic integration 3, promoting innovative 4 economic development, reform and growth, and strengthening comprehensive connectivity and infrastructure 5 development as the three major topics of the meetings. This year’s APEC is standing 6 at a new historic starting point. We hope that three goals will be achieved in the APEC meeting in Beijing. First, to shape the future through Asia-Pacific Partnership. Second, to build a open Asia-Pacific economy, and third to build the course of APEC development. I want to let you that Beijing is ready, and China is ready!" Wang said.

APEC has made significant contributions and opened a new chapter in China’s relations with the Asia Pacific. In 2013, 60 percent of China’s total foreign trade was with APEC members. In terms of utilized 7 foreign investment, 83 percent was with APEC members and 69 percent of China’s outbound investment flowed to APEC members. China has put forward a series of initiatives such as the Silk Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime 8 Silk Road, and the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank. Asia Pacific economies are increasingly relying more on China for cooperative partnerships 9.

"The economic growth in China is the most dynamic, not only here in the Asia-Pacific Region, but all over the world. In my point of view, China is a real economic leader of the global economy," Russian Ambassador to China Andrey Denisov said.

"China has continue to grow, which is a crucial factor to support the Asia-Pacific Economy. It’s now the second largest economy, it’s number one in trade with increasing investment. China has keep its economy under order and keep to grow," Zhang Yunling with Chinese Academy of Social Science said.

"China happens to be in the position now. China is being called to play a leading role in community building, particularly in forming deeper and deeper economic integration and cooperation," Djisman Simandjuntak, chairman of Indonesian Nat'l Committee for Pacific Econ. Coop., said.

APEC member economies are strengthening cooperation to promote free trade and economic development. At the upcoming APEC meetings in Beijing, China will be hoping to build a closer relationship with members and form a truly harmonious 10 community in the Asia-Pacific region.

 

 

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1
forum

  
 


n.论坛，讨论会


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They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。












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partnership

  
 


n.合作关系，伙伴关系


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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。












3
integration

  
 


n.一体化，联合，结合


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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。












4
innovative

  
 


adj.革新的，新颖的，富有革新精神的


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Discover an innovative way of marketing.发现一个创新的营销方式。
He was one of the most creative and innovative engineers of his generation.他是他那代人当中最富创造性与革新精神的工程师之一。












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infrastructure

  
 


n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施


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We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。












6
standing

  
 


n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的


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After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。












7
utilized

  
 


v.利用，使用( utilize的过去式和过去分词 )


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In the19th century waterpower was widely utilized to generate electricity. 在19世纪人们大规模使用水力来发电。 来自《简明英汉词典》
The empty building can be utilized for city storage. 可以利用那栋空建筑物作城市的仓库。 来自《简明英汉词典》












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maritime

  
 


adj.海的，海事的，航海的，近海的，沿海的


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Many maritime people are fishermen.许多居于海滨的人是渔夫。
The temperature change in winter is less in maritime areas.冬季沿海的温差较小。












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partnerships

  
 


n.伙伴关系( partnership的名词复数 )；合伙人身份；合作关系


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Partnerships suffer another major disadvantage: decision-making is shared. 合伙企业的另一主要缺点是决定要由大家来作。 来自英汉非文学 - 政府文件
It involved selling off limited partnerships. 它涉及到售出有限的合伙权。 来自辞典例句












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harmonious

  
 


adj.和睦的，调和的，和谐的，协调的


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Their harmonious relationship resulted in part from their similar goals.他们关系融洽的部分原因是他们有着相似的目标。
The room was painted in harmonious colors.房间油漆得色彩调和。