If the tide of the financial crisis has indeed turned, when the waters recede they will reveal a global landscape in which Asia, though damaged, will look more solid than the west.

如果金融危机浪潮的确调转向，那么当潮水退去时，将会出现一个全球化的图景——在这幅图景中，尽管亚洲遭受了破坏，但看起来会比西方更加牢固。

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As the most pioneering youth playwright and director in Asia, Huang Ying not only owns a broad international vision, but also a solid foundation in Chinese traditional art.

黄盈，亚洲最具开创精神的青年编剧、导演。不仅有着开阔的国际视野，亦有坚实的中国传统艺术基础。

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The Asian Development Bank says while Asia will not be immune to the global slowdown, economies in the region will continue to see solid growth in 2008.

亚洲开发银行星期三报告说，亚洲经济体受全球经济减速影响不大，2008年会继续保持强劲增长。

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While nearly all emerging markets showed solid gains, wealth creation is moving at an especially breakneck speed in Asia-Pacific.

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And a rock-solid banking system is one reason why Hong Kong, with the most open financial markets in East Asia, has so far weathered the storm better than many of its neighbours.

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