英语新闻:英国威廉王子出席上海"创意伦敦"盛典
cntv2015-03-04 11:27
3月2日,英国威廉王子在上海出席“创意英伦”盛典开幕式,这是自英国女王1986年访问中国之后英国王室主要成员再度访问中国大陆。“创意英伦”盛典是非凡英国宣传活动的一部分,旨在向全世界推广英国的贸易、旅游、投资与教育。
相关英语新闻:
Britain's Prince William has arrived in Shanghai, following his visit to the Chinese capital Beijing,which included a meeting with President Xi Jinping. On his arrival, the Prince attended the openingceremony of the GREAT Festival of Creativity -- hailed as the biggest international marketing eventin UK history. It aims to showcase the best ideas and products Britain has to offer... and build newbridges between creative industries on both sides.
Prince William is on a tight schedule. After a busy day in Beijing, he flew into Shanghai on Mondayevening, showing no sign of tiredness.
The Prince went straight to open the GREAT Festival of Creativity -- Britain's big push to sell itscreative industries to China.
Then, after meeting official representatives, he gave a greeting in Chinese, to warm applause.
Prince William is in Shanghai to spearhead a campaign promoting Britain's creative industry.
Over 500 British companies are attending the three-day event. The prince says the UK wants toincrease cooperation with China.
China's huge market and great potential for technological innovation are key attractions for Britishcompanies.
The chief executive of UK trade & investment, Dominic Jermey, says the festival is much biggerthan similar events held in other countries - showing the scale of British expectations for theChinese market.
重点解析 Key Phrases/Words
1.showcase v. 使展现,在玻璃橱窗陈列
2. on a tight schedule 紧张的日常安排,行程很紧
3. no sign of 没有任何...的迹象
4. spearhead n/v. 先锋,前锋,先头部队
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