VOA慢速英语:China Expands 'Silk Road,' But Faces Questions About Trade Policies

infrastructure – n. the underlying support of a system or organization; public works projects

spate – n. a large number or amount

zero-sum – adj. of or related to a situation in which a gain for one side leads to a loss for the other side

mercantilist – adj. of or related to an economic system that increased the monetary wealth of a nation

factor – n. something that influences a result

transparency – n. openness

stage – n. a raised area in a theater on which the acting takes place

decade – n. a period of 10 years

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