VOA标准英语2018--Stemming the Present and Future Epidemic

The United States is in the midst of its most severe drug epidemic since the 1980s. In 2016, nearly 64,000 people died from drug overdoses, and over 30 percent of those deaths involved a synthetic opioid like fentanyl, Alan Piracha of the State Depar

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Over the next generation, we need to pursue a shared vision of the future. We need a system which will help us navigate the month-to-month crises of foreign policy, and to capital on the international sense of community expressed so powerfully in the

2018年CRI Zhengzhou looking to form new international commerce hub

Henan's provincial capital, Zhengzhou, is quickly becoming one of China's key gateways for international trade. Located at the heart of country, the city has become a critical hub for the Belt and Road initiative. At a rail freight terminal in Zhengz

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A: Hello, welcome to the International Business Counter, Sir. What can we do for you today? 您好，先生，欢迎光临国际业务柜台。今天我们能为您做些什么吗？ B: Hi. I need some help with these documents under L/C. 你好。我需

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VOA慢速英语2015 美国考虑在中国南海采取行动

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VOA慢速英语2015 Interest in Horse Riding Grows in China

AS IT IS 2015-03-08 Interest in Horse Riding Grows in China Across Asia, the increase in sales of high-priced goods and services has been partly fueled by the rise of China's middle class. Among the activities enjoyed by some wealthy Chinese is the o

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2006年VOA标准英语-International Call for Action To Combat Violenc

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 25 November 2006 The United Nations, governments and humanitarian organizations are calling for stepped up action to combat violence against women. To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a

2007年VOA标准英语-US Lawmakers Advance Legislation to Pressure Ir

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 23 May 2007 Legislation that would step up pressure on Iran's government has been advanced by two committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill. Approved by the committees o

VOA标准英语2010年-Congress Acts to Encourage US Aid Flow

The U.S. Congress is moving to help encourage Americans to increase monetary donations to the earthquake relief effort in Haiti. The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved bipartisan legislation, which the Senate is also expected to pass, to

VOA标准英语2013--Pirate Attacks Falling in 2013

Pirate Attacks Falling in 2013 The number of pirate attacks worldwide has fallen in the first half of 2013. However, maritime officials are warning that the waters off West Africa are growing more dangerous. International Maritime Bureau Director Pot

2007年VOA标准英语-Nigerian Activist Slams Anti-Gay Bill

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 09 March 2007 A leading gay activist in Nigeria has denounced current government efforts to ban homosexuality in the country. For VOA, Gilbert da Costa reports the Nigerian government is facing substantial international pres

VOA标准英语2009年-Proposed Kenya Tribunal Encounters Resistance

Kenyan lawmakers are ready to again take up a bill to create a tribunal for trying those suspected of organizing the violence which erupted following the December 2007 elections. A deadline for the bill's approval has passed, meaning suspects' names

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COPENHAGEN, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Eighteen leading Danish and Denmark-based international companies jointly launched a talent-hunting alliance, the Consortium for Global Talent, earlier this week to attract and retain more skilled foreign professionals

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本期内容： As the number of Chinese tourists to Antarctica soared to the No 2 ranking, experts urged the country to speed up legislation on Antarctic travel to protect the environment there as well as tourists' safety and interests. Last year, 5

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Negotiation about inspection 检验商议 Good morning, Mr. Black, I'm here to talk about the inspection of the goods. 早上好，布莱克先生。我来是想讨论一下商品检验的问题。 Great, that's what I have in mind. 太好了，我也正

ASIC countries jointly against EU carbon tax

NEW DELHI, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- BASIC countries including China, India, Brazil and South Africa have jointly expressed objection to European Union' s carbon tax on airlines flying into Europe during the 10th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change

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