China becomes a hotspot for stowaways

时间：2007-11-23 08:46:19

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Chinanews, Beijing, Beijing, November 23 – Nowadays, China has become a hotspot for stowaways1 from some of its neighboring countries, due to its low living cost and peaceful environment.

 

Some of China’s neighboring countries are suffering from wars or collapsed2 economy. No wonder China is appealing to their people.

 

50 stowaywas cases have been cracked in Beijing since last October, with 72 people arrested, a new high both in the number of cases cracke dand that of suspects arrested. Most of the suspects were from Africa, Southeast Asia and West Asia, who wanted to find jobs in China.

 
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1 stowaways edf021271a35be387f27b6c0e52dbe0d     
n.偷乘船[飞机]者( stowaway的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • Smuggling guns, ammunition and drugs or assisting stowaways. 七私运枪械、弹药、品或协助偷渡人口者。 来自互联网
  • Officious immigration and customs officers scrutinised documents and searched cabins for stowaways or illicit goods. 一本正经的边境和海关官员仔细检查文件，在车厢里搜索偷渡者和走私货物。 来自互联网
2 collapsed cwWzSG     
adj.倒塌的
参考例句：
  • Jack collapsed in agony on the floor. 杰克十分痛苦地瘫倒在地板上。
  • The roof collapsed under the weight of snow. 房顶在雪的重压下突然坍塌下来。

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