2. The news led to sharp falls in share prices around the world, and officials took measures to
reassure markets.

这个消息导致全球范围的股价急剧下滑,官方不得不采取措施稳定金融市场。
3. Authorities also appear to be trying to
reassure Xinjiang residents that the alleged syringe attacks are not lethal.

当局也似乎在设法再次向新疆居民保证,所谓的注射器袭击不是致命的。