Far from capitulating to this new 【thrust】 of American trade policy, Japan is taking a stand that could lead to a trans-Pacific confrontation.

If that happens, the 【backlash】 from Mr. Obama' s supporters could be fearful.

China has the most 【dynamic】 economy in the world today.

Zhangjiagang is a commercial 【hub】 of Jiangsu, the fastest-growing province in China.

In the two years since Iraq was 【ousted】 from Kuwait, peace and prosperity have returned to the Gulf region.

Soon, $2,000 million in financing will have to be arranged for the next 【phase】 of development.

Smoking is strictly 【prohibited】 in the process of handling explosive materials.

Markets struggle to 【cope with】 floods of surplus produce.

The transition is 【impeded】 in normal times by the existence of a rigid export quota system.

Chinas emergence as an economic heavy weight after more than a decade of fast growth makes it likely to 【supplant】 Japan.