VOA标准英语2009年-Southeast Asia's Leaders Call for Faster Asian

Southeast Asian business and government leaders have urged faster regional economic integration to cushion the impact of the global economic downturn. The call comes as leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations gather in Thaila

China's FM Highlights China-ASEAN Bilateral Relationships

Foreign Minister Wang Yi is representing China at a forum being held in Bangkok to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the signing of the China-ASEAN Strategic Partnership. CRI's Zhang Shuangfeng has more. In his keynote speech at the opening ceremon

2006年VOA标准英语-EU to Allow Burma's Foreign Minister to Attend

By Heda Bayron Kuala Lumpur 26 July 2006 The European Union has agreed to allow Burma's foreign minister to attend a summit of European and Asian leaders in Helsinki later this year. ------- Nyan Win (File photo) The European Union will waive a trav

VOA标准英语2008年-Analysts Say ASEAN Trying to Bridge Burma's Tru

By Heda Bayron Bangkok 26 May 2008 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has long had a policy of engaging with Burma, even when many countries have criticized its military government. Now, some regional political analysts credit ASEAN with help

VOA标准英语2009年-Activists Welcome New Thai Government's Policy

Burmese pro-democracy activists have welcomed the stated policy approach by the new Thai government and its call for political change in Burma ahead of Burma's general elections, scheduled for 2010. The Thai Government is also looking to other South

2015年CRI ASEAN Summit Focuses on Establishment of ASEAN Community

During his opening remarks, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak called on world leaders to combat Islamic terrorism following recent attacks around the globe. Our countries are in mourning, we all share in this grief. The perpetrators of these cowar

2016年CRI China's Premier Li heading to major ASEAN summits in Laos

Premier Li's visit is widely considered an important diplomatic action to deepen China-ASEAN relations, and promote cooperation among East Asian countries. During his time in Laos, he will attend the 19th ASEAN-China summit, as well as the 19th ASEAN

Chile's Universidad named world's third best club

SANTIAGO, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Chilean soccer club Universidad de Chile, well known as La U, are the third best club in the world behind Spain's Barcelona and Real Madrid, according to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFF

2007年VOA标准英语-ASEAN Ponders New Charter

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Manila 02 August 2007 Foreign Ministers from the ASEAN and its Dialogue Partners pose for an official group photo in Manila, 02 Aug 2007 Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have completed a draft of

China's PMI rises to 50.5 pct in Jan

China's Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), a preliminary readout of the country's manufacturing activity, rose to 50.5 percent in January of 2012, the highest level since October, indicating that a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy may be

China's new generation of women paddlers coming of age

LONDON, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- For those, who came to see a close game in table tennis women's final of the London Olympic Games on Tuesday, they may get a little disappointed. The match is intense, but by no means close. Chinese women players dropped on

Ukraine's Elena Svitilona wins ITF circuit Tunisian Open

TUNIS, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Elena Svitilona of Ukraine won the la Marsa Open after beating Bulgaria's Isabelle Shinikova 7-6, 7-6 in the final on Saturday in the north of the capital. On Friday, Svitilona easily defeated Tunisian hopeful Ons Jabeur,

VOA常速英语2008年-ASEAN Expresses Concern Over Burma's Election B

By Naomi Martig Hong Kong 20 February 2008 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is expressing concern over Burma's decision to exclude pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from future elections. The statement from ASEAN follows the completion

Red Cross Struggling to Aid Europe's 'New Poor'

GENEVA The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reports it is struggling to provide assistance to increasing numbers of new poor in Europe. The latest statistics by the European Union show more than 26 million peopl

China's manufacturing PMI drops in Feb

BEIJING, March 1 (Xinhua) -- China's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector fell for a second month to 50.1 percent in February from 50.4 percent in January, according to data released Friday. The China Federation of Logistics

Japan's lower house election begins

TOKYO, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- The 46th Japan's House of Representatives election began at 7:00 a.m. local time Sunday. A total of 1,504 candidates will run for the 480 seats in lower house election. The ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) registered

2016年CRI More voices to support China's Stance on South China Sea issue

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen says a non-ASEAN country tried to persuade Cambodia and other ASEAN countries to support the South China Sea arbitration. A month ago, an ambassador of a country visited me, and said he hoped that Cambodia would suppo

China's March PMI rises to 53.1 pct

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China's Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), a preliminary readout of the country's manufacturing activity, rose for four consecutive months to the highest level since October, indicating the economy is on path of steady grow

China supports HK's access to FTA with ASEAN: minister

SIEM REAP, Cambodia, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- China supports Hong Kong's access to the China-ASEAN Free Trade Zone (FTA) as it facilitates the economic integration of the southeastern Asian nations, said the Chinese Minister of Commerce Chen Deming here o

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