overseas travel (to Western countries); going abroad (to study or travel); store operated by a foreigner (in pre-communist China)
after a heated discussion
wind instrument orchestra; wind band; brass band
old rice; rice remaining from the previous year's harvest
enhancing national prestige; expanding national influence
staffing a restaurant, retail outlet etc. with one person (esp. during the night shift); one-man operation; one-person operation
child who loves their grandmother; child who is doted on by their grandmother
historical archive; library of historical records
backing band (for singer); backup band
number of births; number of babies born
dubious; doubtful; of unknown authenticity
release date; publication date; opening day; open day
extremely cold feeling that makes one feel numb; sharp pain that is almost numbing; heartrending; touching the heart
Chamber of Commerce and Industry
making a fuss; Much Ado about Nothing (Shakespeare)
lost child department; place to bring lost children to
to take out a loan; to get a loan
so-and-so; who?; which people?
globally; on the global stage; on a worldwide level
economic superpower; economic powerhouse
oldest; most advanced age
shock resistance; impact resistance
absolute beginner; complete amateur
to take turns doing; to do in rotation
infrastructure improvement
flick (hockey, fencing, touch-screen, etc.)
governments of various nations of the world
tablet personal computer (tablet PC)