CCTV9英语新闻12月：习近平会见英国首相卡梅伦

President Xi Jinping says now is the right time for China and UK to seek stronger cooperation.

During a meeting with visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron, Xi Jinping stressed the importance of the relationship between China and the UK, calling on the two countries to deepen understanding, respect each other, and boost long-term bilateral¹ cooperation.

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron during their meeting in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 2, 2013.(Xinhua/Ju Peng)

 

President Xi said China hopes the UK will be more active and open in its collaboration² with China and to create a more accommodating environment. He welcomed UK’s investment and said the two countries could share experience on reforms and innovation. Xi Jinping called for the two countries to step up cooperation on international issues and jointly³ deal with global challenges.

Cameron said that the UK places great importance on China’s success and developing ties with China. He said he would like to maintain high-level interactions with China and deepen understanding of China. And he said the UK welcomes Chinese investment in infrastructure⁴ and nuclear power.

 

1 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

2 collaboration   

n.合作，协作；勾结

参考例句：

• The two companies are working in close collaboration each other.这两家公司密切合作。
• He was shot for collaboration with the enemy.他因通敌而被枪毙了。

3 jointly   

ad.联合地，共同地

参考例句：

• Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
• She owns the house jointly with her husband. 她和丈夫共同拥有这所房子。

4 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• 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。