The stage was set with a stunning red velvet backdrop, creating an elegant atmosphere for the performance.
舞台背景布是华丽的红色天鹅绒，为演出营造出优雅的氛围。
She stood out against the bright blue backdrop of the ocean, her smile contrasting beautifully with the surrounding scenery.
她站在湛蓝大海的背景下，笑容与周围的景色形成鲜明对比。
The photographers used a plain white backdrop to keep the focus on the model's outfit during the fashion shoot.
摄影师们使用了纯白背景，以便让模特的服装成为焦点。
The ancient city provided a fascinating backdrop for the historical drama series, transporting viewers back in time.
这座古城为历史剧提供了引人入胜的背景，仿佛将观众带回了过去。
The magician's magic tricks were enhanced by the dramatic black and gold backdrop, which added to the mystique of the performance.
魔术师的表演在华丽的黑金背景的衬托下显得更为神奇。
In the movie, the desert landscape served as a bleak backdrop for the characters' struggles and conflicts.
电影中，荒凉的沙漠成为了角色们斗争和冲突的残酷背景。
The wedding ceremony took place under a beautiful floral backdrop, filled with the scent of roses and lilies.
婚礼在满是玫瑰和百合花的花海背景下举行，香气四溢。
The artist chose a minimalist canvas backdrop for his abstract paintings, allowing the colors and shapes to truly shine.
艺术家选择简洁的画布背景来展示他的抽象画作，使色彩和形状得以充分展现。
The city skyline at sunset made a breathtaking backdrop for the romantic dinner date.
日落时分的城市天际线为这场浪漫晚餐增添了壮丽的背景。
The dark forest provided a dramatic backdrop for the suspenseful thriller novel, adding to the eerie mood.
黑暗的森林为这部紧张惊悚小说提供了恐怖的背景，增添了气氛。
Against such a backdrop, the basic building materials industry, as far as we are concerned, is at a historical turning point.
在这样的背景下，就我们而言，基础建材行业正处于一个历史转折点。
Spanish fashion retail giant Inditex, owner of brands such as Zara, said it will further adapt its business strategies to consumer needs and adjust store opening plan in China, renovate existing ones, exploit the power of the digital medium and remain upbeat about the local market where consumption upgrade and consumption recovery now form the backdrop.
Zara等品牌的所有者、西班牙时尚零售巨头Inditex表示，将进一步根据消费者需求调整其商业战略，并调整在中国的开店计划，翻新现有门店，利用数字媒体的力量，并对当地市场保持乐观，消费升级和消费复苏是当地市场的背景。
"Against the backdrop of overall consumption recovery in China, its candy and chocolate market is witnessing a revival.
“在中国整体消费复苏的背景下，其糖果和巧克力市场正在复苏。
CNOOC has been stepping up efforts in upstream exploitation and exploration in recent years in the domestic and overseas markets, to reduce market volatility against a backdrop of energy shortages globally, said Li Ziyue, an analyst with BloombergNEF.
BloombergNEF分析师李子跃表示，近年来，中海油一直在加大国内外市场上游开采和勘探的力度，以减少全球能源短缺背景下的市场波动。
Against the backdrop of a steady recovery in Chinese aviation, the company currently operates 3,076 flights on average daily, up 7 percent from that in 2019, said Cheng Guowei, vice-general manager of China Eastern Airlines.
东航副总经理程国伟表示，在中国航空业稳步复苏的背景下，该公司目前平均每天运营3076架次航班，比2019年增长7%。
Against the backdrop of a global energy crisis, it is necessary for domestic oil and gas companies to step up efforts in upstream exploitation and exploration, she added.
她补充道，在全球能源危机的背景下，国内石油和天然气公司有必要加大上游开采和勘探的力度。
Against the backdrop of the world's focus on transformation toward green and low-carbon operations in response to climate change, Reignwood has integrated itself into the dual circulation development pattern and high-quality development of the BRI, setting its sights on strengthening the real economy through technological innovation in pursuit of healthy, green and sustainable growth, according to the company.
在全球关注应对气候变化向绿色低碳转型的背景下，瑞华已融入“一带一路”双循环发展格局和高质量发展，着眼于通过技术创新增强实体经济，追求健康、绿色和可持续增长，该公司表示。
Against the backdrop of a global economic slowdown and subdued cross-border investments, foreign direct investment into China's manufacturing industry grew by 6.8 percent year-on-year to 239.95 billion yuan ($32.86 billion) in the first eight months, while that of high-tech manufacturing soared 19.7 percent on a yearly basis, the Ministry of Commerce said.
商务部表示，在全球经济放缓和跨境投资低迷的背景下，前8个月，中国制造业的外国直接投资同比增长6.8%，达到2399.5亿元人民币（328.6亿美元），而高科技制造业的外商直接投资同比飙升19.7%。
Against the backdrop of the United States' stated objective of "decoupling" or "de-risking" from China, companies across the world are taking cautious steps.
在美国宣称与中国“脱钩”或“去风险”的目标的背景下，世界各地的公司都在采取谨慎的措施。
It was under this enchanting backdrop that farmers celebrated their sixth harvest festival on Saturday.
正是在这种迷人的背景下，农民们在周六庆祝了他们的第六个丰收节。
"Against the backdrop that consumption is given more focus to boost the nation's economy, there have been plenty of cases reflecting companies' increasing innovative efforts in recent years to attract more consumers, with their marketing departments having already achieved great success, such as Luckin Coffee," said Long Chaocan, an investment consultant with China Galaxy Securities Co Ltd. "For companies, adding surprising elements into consumer goods, especially with social media influence being so strong, has become a popular way to ignite consumers' desire.
龙朝灿说：“在消费被更多地关注以提振国家经济的背景下，有很多案例反映了近年来企业不断创新，以吸引更多的消费者，他们的营销部门已经取得了巨大的成功，比如Luckin Coffee。”，中国银河证券有限公司投资顾问。
Qian Jing, vice-president of Jinko Solar, said: "Against the backdrop of global green transformation driven by new energy production, the decarbonization goals do not mean an increase in costs, but rather a new round of robust development, which will present great opportunities (to generate new growth points).
晶科太阳能副总裁钱静表示：“在新能源生产推动全球绿色转型的背景下，脱碳目标并不意味着成本的增加，而是新一轮的强劲发展，这将带来巨大的机遇（产生新的增长点）。
Against the backdrop, Hainan Airlines is ramping up the resumption of its domestic and international air routes.
在此背景下，海南航空公司正在加紧恢复其国内和国际航线。
The company has been actively coming up with more renewable power generation capacities affiliated with the Hunutlu Power Plant, against the backdrop of the global green energy transition.
在全球绿色能源转型的背景下，该公司一直在积极开发更多的可再生能源发电能力，隶属于Hunutlu发电厂。
Against such backdrop, China's major transportation infrastructure developers China Railway Group Ltd (CREC) and China Railway Construction Corp Ltd (CRCC) — both listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange — reported double-digit growth in new orders and order value in the first three months of this year.
在这种背景下，在上海证券交易所上市的中国主要交通基础设施开发商中国中铁集团有限公司（CREC）和中国铁建股份有限公司（CRCC）报告称，今年前三个月，新订单和订单价值都出现了两位数的增长。
Zhang's comments are consistent with the current situation wherein Chinese chip companies are determined to achieve breakthroughs in crucial technologies against the backdrop of US government restrictions.
张的评论与当前的情况一致，即在美国政府限制的背景下，中国芯片公司决心在关键技术上取得突破。
Zhu Chuanlu, a partner lawyer specializing in taxation law at Beijing Zhonglun W&D Law Firm, said the ministry's decision to impose a fine and suspend an auditing firm's operations suggests that foreign auditors, when reviewing and auditing their clients, should "shed more light on the quality of the company, instead of focusing just on the size of it", particularly against the backdrop of guarding against systemic risks.
北京中伦律师事务所（Beijing Zhonglun W&D law Firm）税法专业合伙人律师朱传禄（音）表示，中国审计部决定对一家审计公司处以罚款并暂停其业务，这表明外国审计师在审查和审计其客户时，应该“更多地关注公司的质量，而不仅仅关注公司的规模”，特别是在防范系统性风险的背景下。
Q1 Given the backdrop of a feared global economic recession, threats to global supply chains and the deep impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, what's your outlook for China's economy and your company's operations in China in 2023?
Q1在令人担忧的全球经济衰退、全球供应链面临威胁以及新冠肺炎疫情的深刻影响的背景下，您对2023年中国经济和贵公司在中国的运营有何展望？
LIU: Against the backdrop of the global pandemic, China has made progress while ensuring stability and constantly stepping up to a new level, demonstrating the strong resilience and great vitality of its economy.
刘：在全球疫情背景下，中国稳中求进，不断迈上新台阶，展现了强大的经济韧性和旺盛的经济活力。
Despite the backdrop of a possible global economic recession, Veolia remains optimistic about China's economy and its operations in the country this year, considering the strong determination of the Chinese government to combat pollution, said Christophe Maquet, senior executive vice-president of Veolia's Asia-Pacific region.
威立雅亚太区高级执行副总裁Christophe Maquet表示，尽管全球经济可能出现衰退，但考虑到中国政府打击污染的坚定决心，威立雅仍对今年中国经济及其在中国的运营持乐观态度。
Many diners also choose to wear hanfu themselves, and take fancy pictures near a palatial-looking photo backdrop.
许多食客也选择自己穿汉服，在富丽堂皇的照片背景附近拍下精美的照片。
China's investments overseas have been growing steadily amid the backdrop of the pandemic.
在疫情背景下，中国的海外投资一直在稳步增长。
Bio jet fuel, which cuts emissions of carbon dioxide by more than half over its whole life cycle, has gained momentum against the backdrop of carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals within the country in recent years.
生物喷气燃料在其整个生命周期内将二氧化碳排放量减少一半以上，近年来，在国内实现碳峰值和碳中和目标的背景下，生物喷气燃料获得了发展势头。
"Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and the constantly changing market environment, the CIIE sends out positive signals to the world.
“在新冠肺炎疫情和市场环境不断变化的背景下，进博会向世界发出了积极信号。
"Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the success of the CIIE demonstrates China's commitment to opening its markets wider and promoting global economic growth," he said.
他说：“在新冠肺炎大流行的背景下，进博会的成功表明了中国对扩大市场开放和促进全球经济增长的承诺。”。
Coordinated efforts have been made to maintain stable production and operations, which is especially important against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions and fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, Luo said.
罗说，各方已协调努力，以保持稳定的生产和运营，这在地缘政治紧张局势升级和新冠肺炎疫情影响的背景下尤为重要。
Q1 Against the backdrop of a much-troubled global economy, how will China's economy likely perform going forward, given that it has already made immense contributions to the tasks of stabilizing both the global supply chain and the world economy?
Q1在全球经济陷入困境的背景下，鉴于中国已经为稳定全球供应链和世界经济做出了巨大贡献，中国经济未来可能会如何表现？
An analyst said domestic coal suppliers' efforts in ramping up energy output will further ensure domestic power supply to avoid possible shortages against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and extreme weather conditions like heatwaves.
一位分析师表示，在地缘政治紧张局势和热浪等极端天气条件的背景下，国内煤炭供应商提高能源产量的努力将进一步确保国内电力供应，避免可能出现的短缺。
Against the backdrop of the pandemic disruption, Qatar Airways Cargo transported more than 3 million metric tons of airfreight from April 2021 to March 2022, and took an 8 percent share in the global market.
在疫情中断的背景下，2021年4月至2022年3月，卡塔尔航空货运公司运输了超过300万公吨的空运，在全球市场占有8%的份额。
This means, the Chinese cargo and logistics sector has tremendous room for growth against the backdrop of industrial upgrade, industry analysts said.
行业分析人士表示，这意味着，在产业升级的背景下，中国货运和物流业有巨大的增长空间。
"Against this backdrop, JET Optoelectronics is already working with major automakers to stream content on a car's entertainment system.
“在这种背景下，JET光电已经在与主要汽车制造商合作，在汽车娱乐系统上播放内容。
"To publish unaudited results at such a special backdrop would somehow help to ease investors' concerns, and the frank communication between property enterprises and investors will better solve such kind of incidents," said Yan Yuejin, director of Shanghai-based E-house China Research and Development Institution.
“在这样一个特殊的背景下公布未经审计的业绩，在某种程度上有助于缓解投资者的担忧，而房地产企业与投资者之间的坦诚沟通将更好地解决此类事件，”总部位于上海的易居中国研究与发展研究所所长严跃进表示。
He gave the observation against the backdrop of the current global economic pattern and changes in investment and trade rules.
他是在当前全球经济格局以及投资和贸易规则变化的背景下发表上述评论的。
An analyst said it is practical for oil majors across the globe to strengthen cooperation and extend the business chain to jointly cope with potential risks given the backdrop of surging oil prices and increasing financial pressure.
一位分析师表示，在油价飙升和财政压力增加的背景下，全球石油巨头加强合作、延长业务链以共同应对潜在风险是可行的。
Q4: Against the backdrop of rising headwinds to globalization and the potential risks of decoupling, how do you see the room for cooperation with your Chinese partners?
问4：在全球化阻力加大、脱钩风险凸显的背景下，你如何看待与中国合作伙伴的合作空间？
This is another move by Yuchai in the application of hydrogen energy after release of its hydrogen fuel cell, pushing the power transformation of China's internal combustion engine industry against the backdrop of the hydrogen energy era.
这是玉柴继推出氢燃料电池后，在氢能应用方面的又一举措，推动了中国内燃机行业在氢能时代背景下的动力转型。
The company's domestic exploration strategy will focus more on the gas sector while it will also push forward the development of unconventional gas exploration, said Xie Weizhi, chief financial officer of CNOOC Ltd. As the three major oil and gas companies are shifting focus from fossil fuel energy to new energy given the backdrop of China's goals to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, the company will also invest 5 percent to 10 percent of its total capital expenditure in the development of new energy, Xie said.
中海油有限公司首席财务官谢伟志表示，该公司的国内勘探战略将更多地关注天然气行业，同时也将推动非常规天然气勘探的发展。谢表示，鉴于中国到2030年碳排放达到峰值、到2060年实现碳中和的目标，三大石油和天然气公司正在将重点从化石燃料能源转移到新能源，该公司还将把总资本支出的5%至10%投资于新能源的开发。
"In such a backdrop, the US government is once again using political force to scuttle companies' plans to boost chip outputs.
“在这样的背景下，美国政府再次使用政治力量破坏公司提高芯片产量的计划。
Against a backdrop of a sharp decline in global cross-border direct investment, there has been significant growth in foreign direct investment in China.
在全球跨境直接投资锐减的背景下，外资对中国直接投资显著增长。
"Against the backdrop of growing consumer demand and increased e-tailored competition, superior logistics services will continue to be the key differentiator for merchants to improve customer experience and establish their competitive edge," Louis said.
“在消费者需求不断增长和电商竞争加剧的背景下，优质的物流服务将继续成为商家提升客户体验、建立竞争优势的关键差异化因素，”Louis说。
The three major oil and gas companies are also shifting their focus from fossil fuel energy to the new energy business against the backdrop of China's aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 and peak carbon emissions by 2030.
在中国力争2060年前实现碳中和、2030年前实现碳达峰的背景下，三桶油（指中国三大国有石油和天然气公司：中国石油、中国石化和中国海油）也正在将业务重心从化石能源向新能源领域转移。
Qi Haishen, president of THE Solar Tech Co Ltd who is also an expert in construction, said, "Chinese mechanical equipment manufacturers should grasp the opportunity and focus on digital transformation, retaining their core competencies against the backdrop of smart manufacturing transformation. "
青岛海神太阳能技术有限公司董事长、同时也是一位建筑专家的齐海深表示：“中国机械装备制造企业要抓住机遇，聚焦数字化转型，在智能制造转型的背景下保持核心竞争力。”
Against such a backdrop, Sam's Club has accelerated its pace of opening new stores to four to five new outlets in a year, reaching a total of 33 stores in 2020.
在此背景下，山姆加快了开店速度，2020年一年就开出4-5家新店，总门店数量达到33家。"backdrop"在这里的意思是"背景"，"accelerated its pace of opening new stores"是指"加快了开店速度"，"reaching a total of 33 stores in 2020"则是指"2020年总门店数量达到33家"。希望这能帮到你！如果你还有其他问题，欢迎随时提问。
Xu said the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will definitely make skiing more popular in the country and Club Med is willing to grasp opportunities provided by the country's booming ski market given the backdrop of favorable government policies and growing ski demand among consumers.
徐说,即将举行的2022年北京冬季奥运会肯定会使滑雪在中国更受欢迎,Club Med愿意在有利的政府政策和消费者日益增长的滑雪需求的背景下,抓住中国蓬勃发展的滑雪市场提供的机遇。
As the government called for renewed efforts last June to optimize the structure of the State-owned economy to make it more competitive, innovative, influential and more able to withstand risks, Hao stressed that works related to State-owned assets and SOEs should be conducted against the backdrop of the country's new growth paradigm from 2021 to 2025.
去年6月，政府呼吁加大努力，通过增强竞争力、创新力、影响力和抗风险能力，优化国有经济结构。郝鹏表示，国有资产管理及国企改革必须立足于中国2021至2025年新的增长模式。
Given the backdrop of China's nationwide participation in building ecological civilization, the executive said the company's Wuhan Brewery is committed to becoming AB InBev's first carbon neutral brewery across the world, in 2021.
在全中国致力于建设生态文明的背景下，这位高管表示，该公司武汉啤酒厂承诺在2021年成为AB InBev全球首家碳中和啤酒厂。
The attempt comes against the backdrop that China announced its ambition to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and to become carbon neutral by 2060.
这一努力的背景是，中国已宣布力争在2030年前达到碳排放峰值，并在2060年前实现碳中和。
Chongqing Brewery Company, a brewer based in Chongqing in Southwest China, achieved positive growth against the backdrop of a 7 percent drop in overall Chinese beer volumes in 2020, according to the company.
据该公司表示，在2020年中国啤酒总体销量下降7%的背景下，位于中国西南部重庆市的重啤公司实现了正增长。
This is against the backdrop of the two major power grids experiencing sharp net profit declines a year earlier, with State Grid seeing a net loss of 926 million yuan while Southern Power Grid's net profit falling 81.3 percent year-on-year to 827 million yuan.
这两家电网公司去年的净利润均出现大幅下滑，国家电网亏损92.6亿元人民币，而南方电网净利润同比暴跌81.3%，至82.7亿元人民币。
There is plenty of room for digitization to take place, especially under the backdrop of the country’s push to upgrade its manufacturing industry", Chen said.
“中国正在推动制造业升级，数字化转型还有很大空间，”陈说。
The CSCEC project signifies Chinese companies' unrelenting efforts to help the global community through cross-border cooperation for high-quality development, against a backdrop of extremely trying circumstances created by the COVID-19 impact on economies across the world.
CSCEC项目彰显了中国公司在全球范围内，面对新冠疫情对全球经济造成严峻挑战的背景下，坚持不懈地通过跨境合作推动高质量发展，助力国际社会的努力。
PetroChina Company Limited announced on Thursday that the company's operating results has achieved the best quarterly performance in the past 7 years, amid the backdrop of macroeconomic recovery and demand rebound in the oil and gas market.
中国石油天然气股份有限公司周四宣布，得益于宏观经济复苏和油气市场需求反弹，公司运营成绩达到过去7年来最佳季度表现。
Against this backdrop, foreign companies need to produce medical devices locally to stay relevant to the market and survive the competition," she said.
因此，外资公司需要在当地生产医疗设备，以保持市场相关性并应对竞争，”她说。
Analysts said Chinese enterprises are seeking a more local presence against the backdrop of mounting uncertainties in the US market, and Baidu is the latest to join a wave of US-listed Chinese companies seeking secondary listing deals this year.
分析师表示，在美国市场不确定性增加的背景下，中国企业正在寻求更大的本地存在感，而百度是今年最新一家寻求在美国上市的中国公司进行二次上市交易的公司。
"Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased to see the efforts of the BRICS countries in promoting investment cooperation, policy transparency and efficiency," said Thun Lee, head of China operations at TMF Group, the Netherlands-headquartered provider of administrative support services for international business expansion.
“在COVID-19大流行的背景下，我们很高兴看到金砖国家在推动投资合作、政策透明度和效率方面所做出的努力，”总部位于荷兰的国际企业扩张行政支持服务提供商TMF Group的中国区负责人Thun Lee表示。
Liu said the company continued to add new hires even against the backdrop of uncertainties arising from COVID-19.
刘表示，即使在新冠疫情带来的不确定性背景下，该公司仍在继续增加新员工。
Against the backdrop of a global economic recession, intensified international trade frictions and fierce industrial competition, the risks of bankruptcy for enterprises have become more prominent.
在全球经济衰退的背景下，伴随着国际贸易摩擦的加剧和工业竞争的激烈，企业破产的风险变得更加突出。
Against this backdrop, and as we expect to reach a resolution very soon, it is with a heavy heart that I wanted to let you all know that I have decided to leave the company," the letter reads.
Against the backdrop of the complex international situation and the the COVID-19 pandemic, it's necessary to deepen cooperation with strategic partners, Zhang said.
Against the backdrop of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many global flights have either been canceled or are operating at low utilization rates.
Its opening marks a milestone in Country Garden's diversification of its business as the traditional property industry continues to show signs of slowing down, especially against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
"Zhengyu Zhang, chairman of LianLian DigiTech, said: "Against the backdrop of globalization and China's opening-up of its financial industry, we have been actively introducing China's mobile payments to the world while striving to learn from and connect with world-class financial companies.
Li Li, research director at energy consulting company ICIS China, also expressed concern over the challenges that lie ahead in promoting large-scale use of biodiesel, especially against the backdrop of low oil prices.
Against the backdrop of global oversupply, innovation stagnancy and development capability, as well as the requirement of sustainable expansion, Baosteel's intelligent manufacturing has set an example for the steel sector to forge a green and intelligent growth path.
"With the backdrop of the novel coronavirus outbreak, most people will choose to stay home, with public activities canceled and travel plans stalled," TF Securities said in the report.
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Co Ltd is pouring resources and betting on innovation in China as the 147-year-old firm aims to sharpen its focus in its largest overseas market against the backdrop of a softening global cosmetics industry.
Against this backdrop, success comes only by winning people's hearts.
And we set up 52 regulations and management rules to get rid of the possibility of leakage, a frequent problem against the backdrop of high turnover by property developers," said Zhong Beichen, Beijing Capital Land president.
Innovators in AI, e-commerce, New Retail and social media have performed strongly in recent years against a backdrop of heightened competition and disruption.
"Against a backdrop of heightened competition and disruption, building stronger brands is what it takes to stay in the game.
Gree is expanding its market in the United States against the backdrop of the White House's "America First" policy and increasing tariffs on imports from various countries, said Jun.
Despite the fact that China's economy has encountered new downward pressure against a larger backdrop of slower global economic growth, IHS data show some 60 percent of the new investment opportunities in fields of the chemical sector still lies in China.
Against the backdrop of the new international situation, further deepening reform and opening-up are important measures to promote the sustainable development of China's economy.
"This generation of private entrepreneurs grew up on the backdrop of the country's reform and opening-up policy," Li said, adding entrepreneurs should take responsibility for economic and social development.
"BP said earlier that it plans to more than double its gas stations in China by adding 1,000 more in the next five years, against the backdrop of China lifting the 30-site limit on international fuel retailers.
Such countries are focused on sustainable development against a backdrop of urbanization and industrialization.
The Chinese society has three "megatrends", Zheng said - having the world's largest overweight population and a fast-growing middle-income group against the backdrop of an aging society.
郑说，中国社会有三个“大趋势”——在老龄化社会背景下，拥有世界上最大的超重人口群体以及快速壮大的中等收入群体。
Against this backdrop, DHL Express, supported by 7,300 employees in China, will further expand its Guangzhou gateway, Wu said.
CNOOC sold access to its Yuedong liquefied natural gas terminal to State-owned Zhenhua Oil and private logistics firm Longkou Shengtong Energy in September through an auction on the Shanghai Petroleum and Gas Exchange, the first auction of this kind against the backdrop that China is pushing forward the liberalization of its vast oil and gas market.
It also vowed to use trucks to ship LNG from its receiving terminals in southern China to ease gas shortages in the north, if necessary, against the backdrop of the central government's efforts to minimize pollution and encourage higher gas usage to replace coal for heating in winter.
Music by the Bossa Nova-inspired Parisian band Nouvelle Vague creates a pleasant and elegant auditory backdrop for guests.
Student loan debt, which has ballooned to about $1.5 trillion against the backdrop of state budget cuts on universities, is second only to the $9 trillion mortgage debt.
The Sichuan-style spicy hotpot restaurant chain's listing is the latest in a string of technology IPOs in the city against the backdrop of a heated trade dispute between China and the United States, ongoing turmoil in emerging markets as well as lingering worries of further US interest rate hikes, which have cooled market sentiment for technology IPOs in the city.
BP's move comes against the backdrop of China lifting the 30-site limit on international fuel retailers.
The stable domestic environment and relations with neighboring countries provide a sound social backdrop for development.
"We will see more innovative and high-tech Chinese companies join the list, against the backdrop of China's rapid developments in artificial intelligence, internet of things and big data," said Tiger Shan, partner at Strategy&, which is PricewaterhouseCoopers' strategy consulting business.
Against a backdrop of weak global growth, and a slowdown in cross-border investment and international trade, the recovery and steady growth in higher-quality investment into and out of China will support the vitality and resilience of global trade and investment flows, the survey report said.
Back in 1954, FFCCCII was established against the backdrop of acts in the Philippines that excluded members of the Filipino-Chinese community, including the Retail Nationalization Act of 1954 that compelled many Chinese to exit the retail sector.
Against this backdrop, many Chinese enterprises have already made investments in conducting research and exploring development in Israel, one of the leading nations for innovation.
Against this backdrop, DSM made Shanghai the headquarters of its hydrocolloid division five years ago.
Against this backdrop, Shell said it sees potential for a supply shortage developing in the mid-2020s, unless new LNG production project commitments are agreed soon.
Viljakainen said the investor reaction was unreasonable, against the backdrop of the figures given.
Against this backdrop, a DSE board again in a meeting on Feb 19 unanimously approved its previous decision which confirmed the Chinese consortium's proposal.
The increasing natural gas production came against the backdrop of China's campaign to combat air pollution.
"Such a result was realized on the backdrop of the ownership reform," Chen said.
Still, it is expected that Chinese companies could further expand their business in Indonesia against the backdrop of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Under this backdrop, the biggest challenge in the chemical industry is the lack of trust from the public.
Diplomatically, China is becoming one of the most important and responsible major nations, promoting global trade against the rising backdrop of protectionism.
"Political and economic stability is an important precondition," Liu said, pointing out that the success of its PPC mode in China has been achieved against the backdrop of the country's reform and opening up.
He is aware the China market's backdrop is a retail sector in the throes of stiff challenges.