英语新闻阅读：欧盟欢迎缅甸叫停密松大坝的决定

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　　The European Union has added its voice to those welcoming the Burmese
government's decision to suspend work on a controversial hydro-electric dam.A
spokesman for EU High Representative Catherine Ashton said the EU is encouraged
to see the Burmese leadership beginning to act on its promise to be a government
of the people.Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the United States have
also welcomed the decision, saying it shows a willingness to respond to the
wishes of ordinary citizens.
        　　But China has urged Burma to protect the interests of Chinese companies
involved in the project.Aides to Aung San Suu Kyi said the dam was discussed
when she met last week with a senior government official.China and Burma agreed
in 2009 to build the $ 3.6 billion dam on the Irrawaddy River, slated for
completion in 2019.