VOA慢速英语:Japan’s Diplomatic Tensions With China and South Korea Intensify Over Disputed Islands

短语讲解：

1. Demonstrators supporting China gathered in front of the Japanese Embassy and its consulates in China.

in front of 在...的前面
例句：A crowd gathered in front of the building.
大楼前围了一大群人。

2. They represent not only important natural resources, but also a source of national pride in both Japan and China.

not only...but also 不但... 而且
例句：These not only help in presentation but also help orient users. 
这不仅有助于表达，而且可以帮助使用者在创建时更好地定位。

3. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura said Friday that his country wants to deal with the dispute calmly, under international law.

deal with 与...交涉,交易;应付;处理
例句：He has learnt to deal properly with all kinds of complicated situations.
他已学会恰当地应付各种复杂局面。