Chinese police are joining Italian officers on the streets of Rome and Milan in an experiment aimed at helping tourists from China feel safe, Italy’s interior ministry has announced.
The experiment is the first of its kind in Europe, China’s ambassador to Italy, Li Ruiyu, said at a meeting to announce the project, according to a statement from the Italian ministry.
The four Chinese officers, who were trained by Italians in Beijing, will wear the same uniforms they wear at home so their compatriots can recognize them easily.
More than 3 million Chinese tourists come to Italy every year, according to Liao Jinrong, the director general of the Chinese international co-operation bureau.
“This service was planned with Chinese tourists in mind and, if it works well, we may consider other forms of collaboration, given the presence of the Chinese community in our country,” said the interior minister, Angelino Alfano.
The officers will share information with Italian police and help Chinese tourists if they need to contact local authorities and diplomats from Monday until 13 May, the ministry said.
Liao, the head of the Chinese international co-operation bureau, said the officers’ assignment was a “historic moment” recalling that the route between China and Italy was mapped 700 years ago by Venetian merchant traveler Marco Polo.
【小题1】Why do the Chinese police come to work in Italy?A．They plan to help the Italian police.B．They plan to help Chinese in need in Italy.C．They plan to show Chinese tourists around Italy.D．They plan to comfort Chinese tourists.【小题2】What does the word “compatriot” mean?A．companyB．countrymanC．familyD．friend【小题3】According to Angelino Alfano, the experiment _____________.A．will be the first of its kind in EuropeB．will improve the presence of the Chinese community in EuropeC．will give a good example to other forms of cooperation if it succeedsD．will help Chinese tourists contact local authorities【小题4】What dose Liao think of this service?A．meaningfulB．perfectC．uselessD．interesting
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