Fresh Start: Podcast News (11/10/2019 Mon.)
Welcometo Fresh Start.
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Hereare today’s picks from our editors.
1. China has 369,935 companiesoffering language services
China had a total of 369,935 companiesthat offer language services by the end of June this year, according to areport released Saturday.
The number of companies with languageservices as their main business reached 9,734, with a total output value of37.2 billion yuan, an annual increase of 3.6 percent, said the report issued atthe annual meeting of the Translators Association of China. (Xinhua)
2. 329 honored for outstandingperformance in China's Hong Kong
Chief Executive of China's Hong KongSpecial Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam presented honors and awards to329 recipients for their outstanding performance at the 2019 Honors and AwardsPresentation Ceremony on Saturday.
Yu Kwok-chun, an entrepreneur whodevotes himself to promoting youth development, and Hung Chao-hong, who is dedicatedto the promotion and development of sports and culture in Hong Kong, wereawarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal.
Also among the recipients, eightreceived the Gold Bauhinia Star, 17 the Silver Bauhinia Star, three Medal forBravery (Silver), 10 the Distinguished Service Medal for disciplined services,and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), 36 the BronzeBauhinia Star, and seven the Medal for Bravery (Bronze). (Xinhua)
3. Trump says he might attend RussiaVictory Day parade in May
US President Donald Trump said on Fridayhe was considering attending Russia's May 9 Victory Day commemorative eventsafter Russian President Vladimir Putin extended an invitation.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister SergeiRyabkov was cited by RIA newsagency as saying that Putin's invitation to his UScounterpart to attend Victory Day in Moscow had been "received withinterest," but there had not yet been any reply from the White House.(CGTN)
4. Thailand nabs 7 alleged rebelsinvolved in massacre
The Thai Army told the Thai media onSaturday that seven suspected rebels involved in a massacre killing had beenarrested.
"We have netted all together 7suspects. One was quickly arrested following Tuesday's attack," said ColPramote Prom-in, spokesman for the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC).
Col Pramote said he suspected that 30 to40 people were involved in the attack, and it remained unclear which separatistgroup is responsible.
Attacks blamed on suspected insurgentsin the restive south of Yala Province on Tuesday night left 15 community guardsdead. (Xinhua)
5. American Airlines followsSouthwest and pulls 737 MAX until early March
American Airlines said on Friday it isextending cancellations of Boeing 737 MAX flights through March 4, 2020,mirroring an earlier announcement by Southwest Airlines.
Southwest said on Friday it would removeBoeing 737 MAX jets from its schedule until March 6, 2020, just shy of theone-year anniversary of an Ethiopian Airlines crash of the jet that led to aworldwide grounding.
Boeing is facing increasing hurdles inobtaining approval to return the plane to service before the end of this yearas it has targeted. (CGTN)
6. US officials identify ‘strongculprit’ in vaping illnesses
US health officials reported a breakthroughFriday in their investigation into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vapingillnesses.
The compound — vitamin E acetate — waspreviously found in liquid from electronic cigarettes and other vaping devicesused by many of those who got sick, the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention announced.
Officials said this is the first timethey’ve found a common suspect in the damaged lungs of patients.
But agency officials cautioned theycannot rule out all other toxic substances, and it may take animal studies toclearly show vitamin E acetate causes the lung damage that’s been seen.(Xinhua)
7. Chinese talent shines at annualAmerican film, TV awards
Hollywood played host to anotherstar-studded film and TV event recently as the Chinese American Film Festivaland the Chinese American TV Festival (CAFF/CATF) held their annual awards galain Los Angeles.
Top ten Golden Angel Awards went to"The Wandering Earth," "The Bravest," "White Storm 2:Drug Lords," "Enter the Forbidden City," "The Bugle FromGutian," "Guilt By Design," "A City Called Macau,""The Composer," "The Height of the Early Tang Dynasty," and"The Climbers."
The highest honor, Golden Angel Awardfor Best Picture, was awarded to "The Captain." (Xinhua)
Thanks for listening and be sure tocatch us tomorrow.
And now for the Question of the Day:
What was the original purpose of theAcropolis of Athens?
(Answer:As a fortress for the people of the city to retreat to when attacked.)
Today’s quote is from Greekmathematician Pythagoras (582 BC - 497 BC).
"Chooserather to be strong of soul than strong of body."
(Produced by Nancy Yan Xu, Ryan YaoranYu, Brian Lowe, and Da Hang. Music by Eugene Loner.)
