This gesture of goodwill did little to improve the tense atmosphere at the talks.

这一友好姿态对改善谈判的紧张气氛几乎没起什么作用。

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The border standoff between Cambodia and Thailand remains tense ahead of high-level talks on Monday.

在柬埔寨和泰国星期一举行高层会谈之前，两国边界的僵持局势仍然很紧张。

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This gesture of goodwill did little to improve the tense atmosphere at the talks…

这一友好姿态基本上没有改善会谈的紧张气氛。

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The decision ends months of tense talks as the European Union had reacted angrily to initial U.S. demands, saying they would breach the privacy rights of its citizens.

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Thursday's settlement came together quickly after months of tense talks.

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All of which provides a tense backdrop to today's talks - and the committee's continuing evidence sessions.

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