Just before the spring festival of 2008, the eastern, middle, southern and southwest parts of China were hit by violent icy and snowy weather,which was the most serious winter storm disaster in recorded history. The d...Just before the spring festival of 2008, the eastern, middle, southern and southwest parts of China were hit by violent icy and snowy weather,which was the most serious winter storm disaster in recorded history. The daily lives of the people in the disaster areas were severely influenced by power outages, a lack of basic provisions and the obstruction of traffic. It was extremely difficult, and in some cases impossible ,for migrant workers to return home for the holiday.展开更多
Although the severe snowstorms that hit Southern China in January and big earthquake in Sichuan in May uncovered a number of weaknesses,they could not conceal the rising power's historical achievements over the pa...Although the severe snowstorms that hit Southern China in January and big earthquake in Sichuan in May uncovered a number of weaknesses,they could not conceal the rising power's historical achievements over the past three decades.The reform and opening-up policies have benefited China considerably.The international media, attracted by the Beijing Olympics,will focus on these miraculous changes and the outside world will gain a deeper understanding of China.No matter what anyone says,there will be a new and general recognition of China's rise and the increasing interdependence between China and the world outside.展开更多
Zhang Yahong had spent all day responding to phone calls and faxes from irate clients. ＂All of them were complaining about delays to their deliveries,＂ said Zhang, who is in charge of imports and exports at Hunan No...Zhang Yahong had spent all day responding to phone calls and faxes from irate clients. ＂All of them were complaining about delays to their deliveries,＂ said Zhang, who is in charge of imports and exports at Hunan Nonferrous Fluoride Chemical, China＇s largest fluoride producer. ＂Some were even threatening to sue us. But, given the weather conditions, all we can do is wait.＂展开更多
文摘Just before the spring festival of 2008, the eastern, middle, southern and southwest parts of China were hit by violent icy and snowy weather,which was the most serious winter storm disaster in recorded history. The daily lives of the people in the disaster areas were severely influenced by power outages, a lack of basic provisions and the obstruction of traffic. It was extremely difficult, and in some cases impossible ,for migrant workers to return home for the holiday.
文摘Although the severe snowstorms that hit Southern China in January and big earthquake in Sichuan in May uncovered a number of weaknesses,they could not conceal the rising power's historical achievements over the past three decades.The reform and opening-up policies have benefited China considerably.The international media, attracted by the Beijing Olympics,will focus on these miraculous changes and the outside world will gain a deeper understanding of China.No matter what anyone says,there will be a new and general recognition of China's rise and the increasing interdependence between China and the world outside.
文摘Zhang Yahong had spent all day responding to phone calls and faxes from irate clients. ＂All of them were complaining about delays to their deliveries,＂ said Zhang, who is in charge of imports and exports at Hunan Nonferrous Fluoride Chemical, China＇s largest fluoride producer. ＂Some were even threatening to sue us. But, given the weather conditions, all we can do is wait.＂
