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– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Hong Kong recently observed the 25th anniversary of its return to China from Britain. Impose Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony. Critics say crackdowns on protests strengthened under a national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020, betrayed the promise that Hong Kong would keep its way … [Read more...] about Impose (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that an immigration policy in effect since 2019 violates the Constitution. Advocate The policy forced tens of thousands of migrants to stay in Mexico while awaiting U.S. hearings on their asylum claims. Immigration advocates say the policy put the lives of … [Read more...] about Advocate (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A businessman in Sudan is fighting the high cost of fuel by selling electric vehicles. EfficientMohammed Samir watches as three-wheeled electric tuk-tuks are produced at his factory in Khartoum. Their batteries can be powered by the sun. Samir said the electric vehicles are more efficient to operate than … [Read more...] about Efficient (New Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's New Words. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in May that he will return as many as one million Syrian refugees to their country. Animosity There is growing public animosity towards Syrian refugees in the country. The situation is politically damaging for Erdogan. But critics are also denouncing his plan to … [Read more...] about Animosity (News Words)

– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. The Korean pop band, BTS recently visited the White House in Washington, D.C. Inclusion It is a great honor to be invited to the White House today to discuss the important issues of anti-Asian crimes, Asian inclusion, and diversity. The BTS leader also thanked the president for helping to stop the rise … [Read more...] about Inclusion (News Words)