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Iraq has reacted defiantly to the American and British air raids on targets near Baghdad. President Sadam Hussein vowed to fight until victory on land, in the air and at sea. China and Russia have als

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Students Pursuit for Famous Brands Nowadays many college students like to pursue famous brands. From clothes to mobile phones, even study articles like electronic dictionaries and pens, they are inclined to buy famous brands. Moreover, many students

2018年CRI Is China really going through 'Consumption Downgrade'?

Some economists with a pessimistic attitude toward China's consumer confidence believe the trade war panic and China's economic slowdown are factors behind the success of e-commerce site Pinduoduo and the popularity of low-price products. Pinduoduo i

China Eyes Information Consumption to Boost Domestic Demand

China is set to make the information technology industry a key domestic driver as part of plans to rebalance the economy. State Council is targeting information products and services leading consumption which they say will reach 3.2 trillion yuan ove

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By Mario Ritter Broadcast: October 24, 2003 This is Bob Doughty with the VOA Special English Economics Report. People invest money in the hope their wealth will grow over time. Some have financial adv

2006年VOA标准英语-French Consumers Cut Poultry Consumption i

By Lisa Bryant Paris 07 March 2006 These are dark days for poultry eaters in France, land of foie gras, coq au vin, and other gastronomic delights. Sales of chickens and other fowl began tumbling well

VOA常速英语2007年-Private Partnership Funds Vaccinations for Mill

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 28 November 2007 A pioneering partnership of public and private donors in the past year has funded vaccinations for several hundred million children in the world's poorest countries, saving countless lives. VOA's Scott Bobb

E-shopping fuels domestic consumption

BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhuanet) -- With an Internet population larger than that of the United States and Japan combined, China saw its online shopping maintain an annual growth of 140 percent in sales since 2004, making it a powerhouse in driving up dom

VOA标准英语2012--Developing Countries See Sharp Rise in Meat Consumption

Developing Countries See Sharp Rise in Meat Consumption As the world population rises, the demand for meat, eggs and airy products is soaring in developing countries. The Worldwatch Institute warns that without safeguards the demand could strain the

英闻天下——416 UN Appeals More Funds for Syrian Refugees

The United Nations has warned an unprecedented acceleration of humanitarian crisis in Syria as the country has suffered more conflicts. The UN has also called for more funds from all governments to support the victims in Syria's civil war. The UN Hig

2015年CRI State Council Releases Fresh Measures to Boost Consumption

At Wednesday's regular government meeting, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called for more reforms and innovation to boost domestic consumption. As part of a raft of policies, the Chinese cabinet has promised to speed up reforms on the household registrat

2007年VOA标准英语-Study: Moderate Alcohol Consumption Helps Men w

By Jessica Berman Washington 04 January 2007 There is more evidence that moderate alcohol consumption may be beneficial. An international team of scientists has found that men with high blood pressure can safely drink one or two glasses of wine per

货币英语 14 Can You Use IRA Funds to Buy Real Estate?

By Laura Adams. Robert from Morganville, New Jersey wanted to know if you can use funds in an IRA to buy real estate. Before we get to the answer, I want to thank GoToMyPC for sponsoring the show. Real Estate Self-Directed IRAs Robert, thanks for the

2014年券商利润大增

BEIJING, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese brokerage firms saw surging profits in 2014 boosted by easing measures from policymakers, the Securities Association of China (SAC) said. Combined net profits of 120 brokerage firms totaled 96.55 billion yuan (15.

HK pop stars raise funds for quake-hit Japan

HONG KONG, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's best known pop stars on Friday evening staged a 3-hour charity concert to raise funds for Japanese people who suffered from the devastating earthquake(地震) and tsunami on March 11. Held in the city's land

China to establish emergency medical funds

BEIJING, March 1 (Xinhua) -- China will set up funds to subsidize emergency medical fees incurred by the poor and patients whose identities are unclear, the State Council said in a guideline issued Friday. The move came amid the government's efforts

Chinese energy chief stresses coal consumption control

BEIJING, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- China will work to control coal consumption this year in the face of strained coal supplies, the country's energy chief said Saturday. Putting a cap on total coal consumption will help to hasten industrial restructuring a

Italy's new financial bill to hurt consumption: experts

Italy's new financial bill to hurt consumption: experts ROME, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The financial bill announced by the technocratic cabinet led by Prime Minister Mario Monti will impact negatively on domestic consumption, local analysts said on Wednes

2018年CRI China to establish central adjustment system for pension funds

China has made plans to establish a central adjustment system for basic pension funds of enterprise employees to balance payment burdens of local governments. CRI's Victor Ning has more. Based on China's current pension system, a central adjustment f

China revising funds law to protect investors

BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature on Tuesday started to review a draft amendment that would impose new regulations on the country's privately offered funds, a move aimed at preventing illegal fundraising and trading. This was the f