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China has strongly condemned remarks by the Panama's President in which he voiced support for Japan on the Diaoyu Islands issue. Ricardo Martinelli made the remarks during a visit to Japan. China warned that Japan's efforts to rally support from other countries are in vain, and other countries should not meddle with the issue.
Notes:
1.condemn = denounce=accuse
2.remarks= comments
3.voice= air=express
4.rally= win or attract or obtain
5.in vain= fruitless= no use白费;毫无结果的
6.meddle with= intervene in= have a hand in (干预或插手)
7.rope sb in (to do sth) =persuade sb (to take part in an activity) 说服某人(参与一项活动): All her friends have been roped in to help organize the event. 她所有的朋友都已动员来协助组织这一活动
8.in any way= anyway/anyhow= at any rate无论如何, 不管怎样
9.harm=do harm to=injure=endanger危及,危害