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駐英國大使劉曉明在英國劍橋大學的演講

成功的道路，全面的發(fā)展

——駐英國大使劉曉明在英國劍橋大學的演講

英國劍橋大學嘉治商學院

2011年2月22日

The Road to Success and Comprehensive Development--Speech by H.E.Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge February 2011 尊敬的劍橋大學校長博里塞維奇爵士，老師們，同學們：

Vice Chancellor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, Faculty members, Students，很高興應博里塞維奇校長的邀請訪問劍橋大學并作演講。

It is my great pleasure and privilege to visit Cambridge at the invitation of the Vice Chancellor and to speak at the Judge Business School.這是我出使英國后第一次來到劍橋，但我對劍橋絲毫沒有陌生感。

This is my first visit to Cambridge as Chinese Ambassador to the UK.Yet Cambridge is no stranger to me.雖然我到英國后先去了牛津，但我知道“牛津出首相、劍橋出諾貝爾獎”這句佳話，知道劍橋大學校友獲得了88個諾貝爾獎，相當于英國所獲諾獎的總和，在世界所有大學中保持最高紀錄。

I heard a saying: “If you want to meet prime ministers, go to Oxford;but for Nobel Prize winners, go to Cambridge”.Cambridge alumni won 88 Nobel Prizes, as many as the prizes won by Britain as a country, ranking first in all the universities around the world.我最早相識劍橋，是因為徐志摩先生在這里留下了《再別康橋》這樣的千古絕唱，也是因為李約瑟博士在這里寫就了鴻篇巨著《中國科學技術(shù)史》。

I first got to know Cambridge from Chinese poet Xu Zhimo who wrote his best-known poem Farewell to Cambridge, and later from Dr Joseph Needham who wrote and edited the epic series Science and Civilisation in China.我第一次走進“劍橋”，是29年前我在美國塔夫茨大學弗萊徹學院讀書的時候。當時弗萊徹學院由塔夫茨大學和哈佛大學共同管理，兩院校圖書館使用統(tǒng)一索引，我經(jīng)常去位于“劍橋”的哈佛大學圖書館查閱資料。

My first visit to a place called Cambridge was 29 years ago when I was a student at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, which was then jointly administered by Tufts and Harvard.As Fletcher and Harvard shared the same library call number, I went to the Harvard Cambridge Library quite often.今天，我走進“正宗”的劍橋，這既是一次工作性質(zhì)的訪問，推動劍橋大學與中國的教育合作，也是一次個人的精神尋旅，品味劍橋800年的文化積淀。當然，我也愿就大家關(guān)心的中國話題，與你們交流討論。

Today I have finally come to the real Cambridge, both on a personal journey to fulfil a long-cherished dream of seeing Cambridge and experiencing its 800-year heritage and on an official visit to discuss educational cooperation and to talk about China.上周，根據(jù)中日兩國的最新GDP統(tǒng)計數(shù)字，中國正式超過日本成為了世界第二大經(jīng)濟體。世界上各大媒體都將此作為熱點新聞進行報道。世界再次聚焦中國，圍繞中國問題的討論一直方興未艾，現(xiàn)在再次升溫。我總結(jié)了一下人們熱議的幾個問題：一是中國成為世界第二說明了什么？二是中國是否很快會成為世界第一？三是中國能否持續(xù)高速發(fā)展？四是中國發(fā)展對世界意味什么？今天，我想就這些問題談談我的看法。

Last week one of the headline news was that China has officially overtaken Japan as the world's second largest economy.This has put China in the limelight once again and stoked an ongoing discussion about China.Many questions were asked: What does China being the second largest economy tell us? How soon is China going to be number one? Will China be able to sustain such rapid growth? What does China's development mean to the world? The list can go on and on.But these are the most asked questions.Let me share my thoughts about these questions.首先，中國成為世界第二大經(jīng)濟體說明什么？我認為，它說明了中國發(fā)展道路的成功。

First question: What does it tell us that China rolls in at number two? I think it tells the successful story of China's development.中國為什么會取得如此成功？中國成功的經(jīng)驗是什么？中國成功靠走適合自己國情的道路。一個十三億人口的大國，一個有五千年文明歷史的古國，該走什么樣的道路才能發(fā)展，教科書上沒有現(xiàn)成的答案，歷史上也沒有可以參考的先例。但中國人“摸著石頭過河”，牢牢把握自己的國情，不斷探索實踐，開拓創(chuàng)新，借鑒吸取世界各國有益經(jīng)驗，實現(xiàn)了天翻地覆的變化。

The secret of China's success is simple and open.That is China has found a development model well suited to its national conditions.How should we go about developing a country with 1.3 billion people and a history of 5 thousand years? Neither textbooks nor history has given us the ready answer.As Mr Deng Xiaoping termed it, we managed to “cross the river by feeling for the stones”.We explored our way forward in a pioneering spirit by combining the useful experiences of other countries with the unique circumstances of China.中國成功靠“改革開放”。開放，不僅是經(jīng)濟上的對外開放，從封閉半封閉到全方位、多層次、寬領(lǐng)域?qū)ν忾_放，更是思想頭腦的解放，社會的自由寬松，政府的公開透明。改革，不僅是改革經(jīng)濟制度，將高度集中的計劃經(jīng)濟體制改革為充滿生機和活力的社會主義市場經(jīng)濟體制，也是政治、社會、文化的全面改革和建設(shè)。

China's success also lies in its commitment to reform and opening-up.Opening-up means embracing the global economy at every level and in every area.But it is much more than that.It also means freeing your mind, fostering a more open and diverse society.It means nurturing a culture of open and transparent government.Reform is about transforming the planned economy to a vibrant socialist market economy.It is also about making comprehensive progress in political, social and cultural spheres.西方有些人認為，中國只搞經(jīng)濟改革，不搞政治改革。這是對中國全面改革的一種誤解。事實上，30多年來，中國的經(jīng)濟體制改革每推進一步，政治體制改革也深化一步。人民代表大會制度、中國共產(chǎn)黨領(lǐng)導的多黨合作和政治協(xié)商制度，在中國政治生活中的地位和作用越來越大。30多年來，中國民主法制建設(shè)不斷加強，堅持依法治國，幾千年形成的人治社會正在向法治社會轉(zhuǎn)變。30多年來，中國人權(quán)事業(yè)有了大發(fā)展，我們將尊重和保障人權(quán)寫入了憲法，依法保障全體社會成員平等參與、平等發(fā)展的權(quán)利，同時加強國際人權(quán)合作。

Some people in the West believe China has carried out reform only in economic sector, not in political system.This is a misunderstanding of China's comprehensive reform.During the past 3 decades, political reform has come with economic reform every step of the way, and political progress has been achieved hand in hand with economic growth.We have seen a growing role of the National People's Congress and multi-party political consultation under the leadership of the Communist Party.Democratic decision making and the legal system has been strengthened.The millennium-old pattern of “rule by man” is giving way to the rule of law.We have also seen significant progress in human rights.The promotion and protection of human rights has been written into the Chinese Constitution.All citizens enjoy the rights protected by law to equal participation and development.We have also strengthened international cooperation on human rights.歷史上，中國并非沒有嘗試過西方式的民主，但都并未給中國帶來繁榮和富強。今天，我們找到了一條適合自己發(fā)展的道路，建立了有中國特色的民主制度，我們有什么理由動搖？有什么理由折騰？

It was not for lack of trying that Western-style democracy did not bring China the prosperity and strength it had wanted so badly in its modern history.Now that we have found our own road to success and Chinese style democracy, why should we waver or give it up?

第二個問題，中國是否已在坐二望一，很快超過美國？回答這個問題前，我們不妨看以下幾對關(guān)鍵詞：

Second question, how soon is China going to overtake the US? Before we answer this question, let's look at some key words:

一是“總量”和“人均”。盡管中國經(jīng)濟總量成了世界第二，去年達到5.8萬億美元，但人均GDP只有4300美元，仍排在世界百位左右，離中等發(fā)達國家相距甚遠，僅占英國的1/9，美國的1/10。

“Aggregates” and “per capita”.China's economic aggregates stood at 5.8 trillion US dollars in 2010, ranking second in the world.But its per capita GDP was merely 4,300 US dollars, lower than about 100 other countries, only one ninth of the UK, and one tenth of the US.二是“沿海”與“內(nèi)地”及“城市”與“農(nóng)村”。中國的沿海很發(fā)達，城市很繁榮，但是中國西部經(jīng)濟仍很落后，而且中國的城鎮(zhèn)化率僅有46%，城鄉(xiāng)居民收入比高達3.23：1。我曾在中國最貧困的省份之一甘肅擔任兩年省長助理，對此深有感受。甘肅地處大西北，自然條件惡劣，沙漠化對當?shù)厝嗣竦纳鏄?gòu)成了嚴峻挑戰(zhàn)，經(jīng)濟發(fā)展困難很大。許多農(nóng)村的孩子們沒有電腦，更從來沒有上過互聯(lián)網(wǎng)。很多孩子在完成國家9年義務階段教育后，由于經(jīng)濟原因不得不中止學業(yè)。

“Coastal” and “inland”, “urban” and “rural”.We have in China both rich cities in the coastal regions and under developed poor regions in the west of the country.The urbanisation rate is only 46%, and the urban/rural income ratio is as high as 3.23 to 1.I served for two years as Assistant Governor in one of the poorest provinces in northwest China – Gansu.Gansu suffers from tough natural conditions.Desertification threatens the livelihood of the local people and economic development is a huge challenge.Many of the children in the countryside do not have access to computers or the internet.Many boys and girls have to drop out of school because their families cannot afford their continued education.三是“制造”與“創(chuàng)造”。中國是制造業(yè)大國，但很多產(chǎn)品只有加工、封裝等勞動力密集型環(huán)節(jié)在中國完成，研發(fā)設(shè)計、關(guān)鍵部件和市場營銷都在國外，中國處在國際產(chǎn)業(yè)鏈的末端。中國出口商品中90%是貼牌生產(chǎn)，每部手機售價的20%、計算機售價的30%、數(shù)控機床售價的20%到40%，都要支付給國外專利持有者。從“中國制造”到“中國創(chuàng)造”還有很長的路要走。

“Made in China” and “created in China”.For all its manufacturing strength, China is still at the lower end of the value chain.In many cases only the labour-intensive parts of production such as processing and packaging are done in China.R&D, design, key components and marketing are done elsewhere.90% of China's export commodities are OEM products.20% of the retail value of every mobile phone, 30% that of computers and 20-40% that of Computer Numerical Control machine tools go to foreign patent owners.There is still a long way to go from “Made in China” to “created in China”.四是“粗放”與“集約”。有數(shù)據(jù)顯示，中國單位GDP的能耗是國際水平的三至四倍，是英國的八倍。中國消耗了全球46％的鋼鐵、16％的能源、52％的水泥，但僅創(chuàng)造了全球8％左右的GDP。中國經(jīng)濟發(fā)展效率還有待大幅提升，需要從“粗放型”向“集約型”發(fā)展。

“Energy-intensive” and “energy-efficient”.Statistics show that China's energy intensity is 3 to 4 times that of the international average and 8 times that of the UK.China consumes 46% of the world's iron and steel, 16% of energy, 52% of cement, and only produces 8% of the world's GDP.China still has a lot to do to raise the quality and efficiency of its economic growth.因此，中國經(jīng)濟總量雖然已居世界第二，但人均水平和GDP質(zhì)量還遠沒有達到發(fā)達國家的水平。我們不是“謙虛”，也不是“虛偽”，更不是想逃避“責任”，而是中國仍然是一個不折不扣的發(fā)展中國家。集中精力搞建設(shè)，一心一意謀發(fā)展，是我們長期的優(yōu)先任務。我們不追求“虛名”，要的是實實在在的國強和民富。

Although China is now number 2 economy in the world, we still lag far behind developed countries in per capita income and quality of GDP.China is still a developing country, not because we are modest or hypocritical, or we wish to escape from our responsibilities.Development will remain a top priority for China for a long time to come.第三個問題，中國已經(jīng)高速行進了30多年，今后還能持續(xù)快速發(fā)展嗎？

Third question: Can China sustain its fast growth after 3 decades?

回答是肯定的。中國還處在工業(yè)化中期階段和城鎮(zhèn)化加速上升階段，中國仍需要大量的基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施投資，需要在未來20年安置3億多人口從農(nóng)村遷移到城市，需要滿足人民消費結(jié)構(gòu)從溫飽向小康升級換代的需求，需要實現(xiàn)西部地區(qū)向東部地區(qū)的發(fā)展水平看齊，因此中國經(jīng)濟并不缺乏動力，仍有很大的發(fā)展空間，我們有充分理由保持樂觀。

The answer is positve.China is still in the course of rapid industrialisation and urbanisation.This is a phase when massive infrastructure investment is needed.300 million people are expected to move from the countryside to the cities in the next 20 years.The Chinese people need to upgrade their consumption pattern, and the western regions need to catch up with their eastern counterparts.So driving force is never lacking for the Chinese economy, and there is plenty of potential to be tapped.We have reasons to be optimistic about the future.中國去年底制定了“十二五”規(guī)劃，即將在下月交由全國人民代表大會審議，這將是未來5年中國發(fā)展的重要藍圖。

The National People's Congress will review China's 12th Five-Year Plan at its annual session next month.This is an important blueprint for China's development in the next 5 years.我們要對中國經(jīng)濟結(jié)構(gòu)進行戰(zhàn)略性調(diào)整。我們將努力擴大內(nèi)需，促進經(jīng)濟增長向依靠消費、投資、出口協(xié)調(diào)拉動轉(zhuǎn)變。我們將加強農(nóng)業(yè)，提升制造業(yè)核心競爭力，發(fā)展戰(zhàn)略性新興產(chǎn)業(yè)，加快發(fā)展服務業(yè)，促進經(jīng)濟增長向依靠第一、第二、第三產(chǎn)業(yè)協(xié)同帶動轉(zhuǎn)變。我們將統(tǒng)籌城鄉(xiāng)發(fā)展，促進區(qū)域良性互動、協(xié)調(diào)發(fā)展。

We will carry out strategic economic restructuring to expand domestic demand and promote balanced growth driven by consumption, investment and exports.We will strengthen agriculture, increase the competitiveness of manufacturing, and give priority to emerging industries and the services sector.The aim is to seek a balanced and coordinated development between urban and rural areas and between east and west.我們要積極推進科技進步和創(chuàng)新，加快建設(shè)創(chuàng)新型國家。正如鄧小平先生曾經(jīng)指出的，科技是第一生產(chǎn)力。中國今后的發(fā)展必須向主要依靠科技進步、勞動者素質(zhì)提高、管理創(chuàng)新轉(zhuǎn)變。

We will promote scientific and technological progress and innovation.We will speed up efforts to turn China into an innovation-driven country.As Mr Deng Xiaoping pointed out, “There is no other productive force more important than science and technology”.Our future development must rely on scientific and technological progress, a higher quality labour force and innovative management.我們要更好地保障和改善民生。發(fā)展經(jīng)濟，歸根結(jié)底是為了人民的幸福。我們將完善保障和改善民生的制度安排，把促進就業(yè)放在優(yōu)先位置，推進基本公共服務均等化，加大收入分配調(diào)節(jié)力度，使發(fā)展成果惠及全體人民。

We will continue to improve the lives of our people.Economic development is aimed at serving people's interests.We will improve social security, increase job creation, promote equal access to public services and balance income distribution.This will ensure that the benefits of development will be shared by all.我們要建設(shè)資源節(jié)約型、環(huán)境友好型社會。中國人均GDP要向西方國家看齊，但人均能源消費絕不能趕超發(fā)達國家，因為我們生活的地球?qū)嵲诔惺懿黄?。我們不能走西方國家工業(yè)化的老路。我們要節(jié)約能源，降低溫室氣體排放強度，發(fā)展循環(huán)經(jīng)濟，推廣低碳技術(shù)，積極應對氣候變化，促進經(jīng)濟社會發(fā)展與人口資源環(huán)境相協(xié)調(diào)，走可持續(xù)發(fā)展之路。

We will build an energy-efficient and environment-friendly society.We need to catch up with developed countries in terms of per capita GDP, but not per capita energy consumption, as this would be unsustainable for our planet.China cannot follow the traditional Western way of industrialisation.We must raise energy efficiency, reduce emission intensity, develop a circular economy, extensively apply low-carbon technologies and actively address climate change.We must promote sustainable development, achieving an appropriate balance between economic, social progress and population, resources and the environment.第四個問題，中國發(fā)展了，對世界意味著什么？是福還是禍？是機遇還是威脅？我們不妨看三點：

The fourth and last question: What does China's development mean to the world, a blessing or catastrophe, opportunities or threats? This question can be answered in 3 aspects:

一是中國給世界和平帶來威脅了嗎？中國奉行獨立自主的和平外交政策，莊嚴地向世界承諾永遠不稱霸，永遠不搞擴張；主張不干涉別國內(nèi)部事務和談判解決國際爭端；倡導互信、互利、平等、協(xié)作的新安全觀。中國是聯(lián)合國安理會常任理事國中派出維和人員最多的國家，累計參與24項聯(lián)合國維和行動，派出上萬名維和人員；中國向索馬里海域派出護航艦隊，與多國艦隊一道打擊海盜，維護國際水域的安全；中國大力倡導朝核問題六方會談，努力維護半島和地區(qū)的和平穩(wěn)定。無論從中國的外交思想，還是外交行動來看，中國都是世界和平的維護者、穩(wěn)定的促進者。

Is China a threat to world peace? China follows an independent foreign policy of peace.We solemnly pledged to the world that hegemony or expansion is never an option for China;China stands for non-interference in others' internal affairs and negotiated solutions to international disputes.China believes that security should be based on mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and coordination.China is the largest contributor of peacekeepers amongst the UN Permanent 5, having sent 10 thousand peacekeepers on 24 UN missions.It has sent escort ships to the waters off the Somali coast and worked with the navies of other countries to combat piracy and improve safety in international waters.It has actively worked to facilitate the Six-Party Talks to uphold peace and the stability of the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia.China is in every way an upholder of peace and a facilitator of stability.二是中國給世界經(jīng)濟帶來威脅了嗎？金融危機以來，中國為全球經(jīng)濟增長提供了重要支撐。2010年發(fā)達國家經(jīng)濟仍步履維艱，在全球有效需求不足的情況下，中國扮演著向全球輸出總需求的重要角色。歐盟去年對華出口增長31.9%，英國則增長42%。去年中國經(jīng)濟繼續(xù)保持兩位數(shù)增長，對世界經(jīng)濟增長貢獻率達到20%。今后10年，中國將繼續(xù)奉行互利共贏的開放戰(zhàn)略，市場對外開放程度將進一步提高，在國際貿(mào)易中的比重會不斷上升，從國際市場的進口仍會迅速增加。這些對世界各國來說，只會是巨大的發(fā)展機遇。

Is China a threat to the world economy? China has been a crucial support for global growth since the start of the financial crisis.It drove global demand at a time when developed countries were in economic difficulties.This was reflected in the 31.9% increase of EU exports and the 42% increase of UK exports to China last year.China maintained a double-digit growth last year, and contributed 20% of global economic growth.China will continue to pursue a strategy of win-win opening-up over the next decade.Its market will open wider, its share in international trade will increase, and its imports will rise.These will no doubt create enormous opportunities for countries around the world.三是中國對現(xiàn)行國際體系構(gòu)成威脅了嗎？中國作為一個負責任的大國，是國際體系的參與者、建設(shè)者和貢獻者。我們與發(fā)達國家和新興經(jīng)濟體就促進世界經(jīng)濟金融治理廣泛開展合作，共同倡導加強G20機制；我們加強與發(fā)展中國家的傳統(tǒng)友誼，幫助經(jīng)濟開發(fā)和實現(xiàn)減貧，過去兩年里中國向其他發(fā)展中國家的貸款已經(jīng)超過了世界銀行；我們支持、倡導并踐行多邊主義，推動國際關(guān)系民主化，積極參與區(qū)域合作進程，努力促進國際體系更加有效地應對氣候變化、能源和資源、糧食安全、恐怖主義等全球性挑戰(zhàn)。

Is China a threat to the international system? China has been participating in and contributing to the current international system as a responsible major player.It has entered into extensive cooperation with its partners in developed and emerging economies on the reform of global economic and financial governance, and jointly advocated a greater role of the G20.It has strengthened traditional friendships with other developing countries and helped them develop their economies and reduce poverty.The loans it has provided to other developing countries in the past two years have surpassed those of the World Bank.It supports and practices multilateralism, and stands for greater democracy in international relations.This can be seen by its active participation in regional cooperation, along with the support it gives to tackling global challenges such as climate change, energy, resources, food security and terrorism.總之，中國的發(fā)展對世界是福不是禍，是機遇不是威脅。世界對中國不應感到擔憂，更不應感到恐懼。美國前總統(tǒng)弗蘭克林·羅斯福說的好：“我們唯一恐懼的就是恐懼本身?！?/p>

China's development is a blessing, not a catastrophe to the world.It means opportunities, not threats.It is not to be worried about, still less feared.As Franklin Roosevelt put it, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself”.老師們、同學們，F(xiàn)aculty members and students，800多年來，劍橋大學秉承“此地乃啟蒙之所和智慧之源”（拉丁語：Hinc lucem et pocula sacra）的校訓，努力探索世界，不斷追求真理。半個多世紀前，李約瑟博士以其睿智打開了中國古代科技的歷史寶庫，重拾了偉大的中華文明。今天，當你們放眼中國，你們會發(fā)現(xiàn)中國正在走一條前人沒有走過的道路，中國的實踐可能超出了以往人們的知識積累。面對今天的中國這一豐富的寶藏，我衷心地期望劍橋大學的學子們遵循你們的校訓，不斷探索，大力挖掘，成為英國乃至世界范圍內(nèi)研究當代中國的領(lǐng)軍者。

Over the past 8 centuries, the University of Cambridge has stayed true to its motto “From here, light and sacred draughts”(Hinc lucem et pocula sacra)in its tireless pursuit of the world's truth and knowledge.More than half a century ago, Dr Joseph Needham uncovered the treasures of China's ancient science and civilisation.Today when you look at China, you will realise that it is embarking on a journey no country has ever made.This goes beyond the knowledge of human beings and offers enormous opportunities.I therefore encourage you to follow Cambridge's motto to renew your efforts in tapping the rich resources China has to offer and lead the UK and the world in studying and understanding today's China.謝謝。下面我愿回答大家的提問。

Thank you and now I would like to take questions from you.

第二篇：駐英大使孔子學堂致辭

中國駐英國大使劉曉明在英國圣瑪麗小學孔子課堂簽字和揭牌儀式上的講話 2010年10月21日，倫敦圣瑪麗小學

Remarks by H.E.Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the Signing and Inauguration Ceremony of the Confucius Classroom at the St Mary's Primary School 21 October 2010, St Mary’s Bryanston Square CE Primary School, London

為發(fā)展中國與世界各國的友好關(guān)系，增進世界各國人民對中國語言文化的理解，為各國漢語學習者提供方便、優(yōu)良的學習條件，中國國家對外漢語教學領(lǐng)導小組辦公室將在世界上有需求、有條件的若干國家建設(shè)以開展?jié)h語教學為主要活動內(nèi)容的 “孔子學院”，并在中國北京設(shè)立“孔子學院總部”。

尊敬的倫敦南岸大學副校長Beverley Jullien女士，尊敬的西敏寺市議員Nick Yarker先生，尊敬的圣瑪麗小學董事會主席Clark先生，尊敬的圣瑪麗小學校長Peter Hadfield先生，尊敬的樂愛妹參贊，女士們，先生們，同學們：

Ms Beverley Jullien, Councillor Nick Yarker, Mr Len Clark, Mr Peter Hadfield, Counsellor Le Aimei, Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and girls, 我很高興出席今天圣瑪麗小學孔子課堂的簽字和揭牌儀式。我謹代表中國駐英國大使館對圣瑪麗小學孔子課堂的設(shè)立表示熱烈的祝賀。

It gives me great pleasure to attend the inauguration of the Confucius Classroom at St Mary’s Bryanston Square CE Primary School.I wish to offer my warm congratulations to all of you.我就任中國駐英大使以來，曾經(jīng)到訪英國的許多學校，包括大學和中學，今天是我第一次走進英國的小學。圣瑪麗小學與中國有著特殊淵源，因為中國大使館一些外交官的子女就在圣瑪麗小學上學。他們在這里學習英語和各種知識，與老師、同學們相處得十分融洽，學習非常愉快。I have been to many secondary schools and universities in this country since my arrival in London.But St Mary’s is the first primary school I have ever visited.It has a special bond with the Chinese Embassy, as some of my colleagues’ children study here.I’m glad to say that they are enjoying their time at St Mary’s, learning English and other subjects and making friends with teachers and classmates.我曾不止一次地問使館的孩子們：英國小學好，還是中國小學好？結(jié)果，剛來的孩子都說中國的好，來的時間長的孩子都說英國的好。我相信，隨著他們長大，他們會說，都好。圣瑪麗小學將給他們留下一段終生難忘的美好回憶。在此，我要對西敏寺市及圣瑪麗小學長期以來給予中國駐英使館的支持和幫助表示衷心的感謝。

I once asked them which they like better, attending school here or in China.I got mixed answers.Those children who have newly arrived prefer their old schools in China, while others who have been here longer liked their British schools more.Maybe as they grow up, they would like both.I would like to thank the City of Westminster and St Mary’s for their longstanding support and assistance to the Chinese Embassy and for providing kids of the Embassy a wonderful and memorable place to study in.今天，圣瑪麗小學與中國的關(guān)系又加深了一層，倫敦南岸大學中醫(yī)孔子學院在圣瑪麗小學設(shè)立了孔子課堂。這是目前在英國設(shè)立的第54個孔子課堂，也是倫敦南岸大學中醫(yī)孔子學院設(shè)立的第7個孔子課堂。借此機會，我也愿對倫敦南岸大學多年來為推廣漢語教學、增進中英了解作出的積極努力，表示贊賞和感謝。

Today the bonds between St Mary’s and China have been further strengthened thanks to the new Confucius Classroom set up by St Mary’s and the Confucius Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine at LSBU, the London South Bank University.This is the 54th Confucius Classroom in the UK and the 7th one established by the LSBU Confucius Institute.I must thank the LSBU for its consistent efforts to promote mandarin learning in Britain and to increase mutual understanding between China and the UK.孔子課堂為什么在英國這么受歡迎？其作用和意義又是什么呢？我認為主要有三點： Why are the Confucius Classrooms so popular in the UK? I believe this is mainly because they serve the following purposes: 第一是教授中文。在中國，英語已列入從小學至大學的必修課。同樣，在英國，“漢語熱”近年來也是持續(xù)升溫。英國超過500所中小學開設(shè)了中文課程，部分學校甚至將中文列入了必修課。去年9月，英國政府將中文列入了GCSE的正式科目?？鬃诱n堂具有專業(yè)、優(yōu)質(zhì)的中文師資力量，可以很好地滿足學生們學習中文的需要。

First, teaching mandarin.In China, English learning is now compulsory from the very first year in primary school right to the university level.I’m also glad to see an emerging “mandarin fever” in this country.Mandarin is now being taught in over 500 primary and secondary schools, and some of them have made it a compulsory course.In September 2009, the British government made Chinese another GCSE subject.The Confucius Classrooms offer high quality and professional mandarin teachers, who are able to meet growing needs of learning mandarin.第二是介紹中國文化。語言不僅是一項交流工具，它更是一把鑰匙、一雙翅膀，學習掌握了它，你就能打開不同文化的大門，飛越不同文化間的障礙。中國的文化，既古老、又現(xiàn)代，古老是因為它具有深厚的歷史積淀，現(xiàn)代是因為它與時俱進?？梢哉f，中國文化就如同一本引人入勝的書籍。

Second, introducing Chinese culture.Language is not only a means of communication, but also gives learners an extra pair of wings to fly over cultural barriers.The Chinese culture is both old and new, old in terms of its profound roots in our time-honoured history, and new in the sense of China’s fast development and change.It is like a book that makes very interesting reading.第三是增進人民間友誼。友誼建立在了解的基礎(chǔ)之上?？鬃诱n堂深植于英國的中小學校，在英國的年輕一代灑下了中英友誼的種子，其影響是長遠的，必將促進兩國人民的世代友好。Third, deepening the friendship between our peoples.Friendship is based on mutual understanding.The presence of Confucius Classrooms at British schools will go a long way to strengthening the friendship between our peoples and will sow the seeds of China-UK friendship in the hearts of the younger generation.孔子曰：知之者不如好之者，好之者不如樂之者。希望圣瑪麗小學的同學們在孔子課堂里，學習（LEARN）、喜歡(LIKE)和熱愛(LOVE)中國語言和文化，感受和享受其中的快樂，更希望你們長大后做中英友好的傳承人和中英合作的促進者。

As Confucius said, “Knowledge is good to learn, better to love, and best to enjoy”.I would encourage students at St Mary’s to learn, love and enjoy the Chinese language and culture, and as you grow up, to carry on the friendship and cooperation between our two countries.最后，為了使同學們能夠更好地學習中文，了解中國，樂愛妹參贊和我今天特向圣瑪麗小學孔子課堂贈送電視機、DVD機和一些介紹中國的書籍和光盤，希望你們會喜歡。

Last but not least, Counselor Le Aimei and I would like to present the Confucius Classroom with a TV set, a DVD player and some books and DVDs about China.Hopefully they will make your mandarin and Chinese culture lessons easier and even more interesting.謝謝！Thank you.

第三篇：駐英大使倫敦奧運“中國之家”揭幕儀式致辭

中國駐英國大使劉曉明在倫敦奧運“中國之家”揭幕儀式上的致辭

2012年7月25日，倫敦華爾道夫希爾頓酒店

Speech by Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the Launch of China House The Waldorf Hilton, London, 25 July 2012

尊敬的中國奧委會主席劉鵬先生，尊敬的國際奧委會副主席于再清先生，尊敬的南京青奧委執(zhí)行主席楊衛(wèi)澤先生，尊敬的吳思田大使，女士們、先生們：

Chairman Liu Peng.Vice President Yu Zaiqing.Executive Chairman Yang Weize.Ambassador Sebastian Wood.Ladies and Gentlemen.很高興在倫敦奧運會即將開幕的前夕，出席“中國之家”揭幕儀式。首先，我謹代表中國駐英國大使館致以熱烈祝賀。同時我也借此機會，對中國奧運代表團的所有運動員、教練員和官員及前來報道倫敦奧運會的中國媒體朋友們表示熱烈歡迎。

It is a real pleasure for me to attend the launch of 'China House' on the eve of the London Olympic Games.On behalf of the Chinese Embassy in the UK, I wish to extend my warmest congratulations.I also wish to express my sincerest welcome to all athletes, coaches and officers of the Chinese delegation and the Chinese media coming to cover the Games.“中國之家”的作用和意義，剛才劉鵬主席已經(jīng)提到，它是中國首次在夏季奧運會上設(shè)立“中國之家”，是中國奧委會在倫敦奧運會期間的接待中心。

As Chairman Liu Peng said, this is the first time that a 'China House' has been set up during a Summer Olympic Games.It will provide a superb reception centre for the Chinese Olympic Committee during the thirtieth Olympiad in London.來到這個“家”，我個人有幾點突出的感受：

This 'House' has impressed me in the following aspects.首先，這個“家”，它門窗敞開、熱情周到，是開放好客的?！爸袊摇睔g迎所有奧林匹克大家庭成員，歡迎大家與中國體育代表團、中國奧委會合作伙伴及中國媒體在此交流切磋，它是我們共同的家，是“友誼之家”。

First, this 'House' is open, warm and hospitable.This means that 'China House' can welcome all members of the Olympic Family.This enables China to contribute greatly to the values of the Olympic spirit.I know that 'China House' will warmly welcome and encourage exchanges and interactions with the Chinese sports delegation, partners of the Chinese Olympic Committee and Chinese media.It is a 'House' for us all.It is a 'House' of friendship.第二，這個“家”，它布置精巧、陳列考究、內(nèi)容豐富，令人賞心悅目。走進“中國之家”，就感到濃濃的中國文化氛圍。在布展方面，“中國之家”既設(shè)立了奧林匹克專題展覽，生動體現(xiàn)中國的奧運故事，同時中國駐英國大使館在此舉辦中英建立大使級外交關(guān)系40周年專題展，全面介紹中英兩國關(guān)系的發(fā)展歷程。

Secondly I am very much impressed how this 'House' is pleasing to the eye.The finest décor and furnishings carry a strong Chinese flavour.This 'House' also has a lot to tell through its exhibitions.As you can see, there is a thematic exhibition telling China's Olympic story.In addition, the Chinese Embassy has also sponsored a display here on the 40 years of full diplomatic relations between China and UK.第三，這個“家”，它張燈結(jié)彩、喜氣洋洋，充滿好兆頭。我相信中國運動員定能在本屆奧運會上發(fā)奮拼搏，再創(chuàng)佳績。我要告訴大家，中國大使館已經(jīng)預訂于8月9日在這里為中國奧運健兒舉辦慶功晚會，同唱勝利歌，共飲慶功酒。我還要告訴大家，我已經(jīng)為慶功晚會請到了“神秘嘉賓”前來獻藝助興。

My third impression is that this is an auspicious 'House.' Decorated with lanterns and festoons, it will bring good luck!I know that Chinese athletes will compete actively in the true Olympic spirit and set new records.So, I can tell you now that the Chinese Embassy has planned to throw a 'Victory Party' for Chinese athletes here at 'China House' on August 9th!You can be sure that we will sing and toast to our great success!On top of this, I have invited a 'secret guest' to the party!The performance of this 'secret guest' will add to our celebration!

最后，我想說中國駐英國大使館將全力支持“中國之家”的運作，共同使“中國之家”成為傳播中國文化、弘揚奧林匹克精神、推動中英交流、增進中英友誼的良好平臺。

In conclusion, I want to stress that the Chinese Embassy in the UK will give full support to the operation of 'China House'.Let us work together for 'China House' to be an excellent platform.It is a superb venue for the spreading of Chinese culture and the Olympic spirit.Overall, like today, it can make a highly significant contribution to strengthening China-UK exchanges and friendship.謝謝。

Thank you!

第四篇：駐英大使倫敦奧運演講

駐英大使倫敦奧運“中國之家”揭幕儀式致辭時間:2012-08-11 10:15來源:口譯網(wǎng) 作者:口譯網(wǎng) 點擊:2030次

中國駐英國大使劉曉明在倫敦奧運“中國之家”揭幕儀式上的致辭 2012年7月25日，倫敦華爾道夫希爾頓酒店

Speech by Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the Launch of China House The Waldorf Hilton, London, 25 July 2012

尊敬的中國奧委會主席劉鵬先生，尊敬的國際奧委會副主席于再清先生，尊敬的南京青奧委執(zhí)行主席楊衛(wèi)澤先生，尊敬的吳思田大使，女士們、先生們：

Chairman Liu Peng.Vice President Yu Zaiqing.Executive Chairman Yang Weize.Ambassador Sebastian Wood.Ladies and Gentlemen.很高興在倫敦奧運會即將開幕的前夕，出席“中國之家”揭幕儀式。首先，我謹代表中國駐英國大使館致以熱烈祝賀。同時我也借此機會，對中國奧運代表團的所有運動員、教練員和官員及前來報道倫敦奧運會的中國媒體朋友們表示熱烈歡迎。

It is a real pleasure for me to attend the launch of 'China House' on the eve of the London Olympic Games.On behalf of the Chinese Embassy in the UK, I wish to extend my warmest congratulations.I also wish to express my sincerest welcome to all athletes, coaches and officers of the Chinese delegation and the Chinese media coming to cover the Games.“中國之家”的作用和意義，剛才劉鵬主席已經(jīng)提到，它是中國首次在夏季奧運會上設(shè)立“中國之家”，是中國奧委會在倫敦奧運會期間的接待中心。

As Chairman Liu Peng said, this is the first time that a 'China House' has been set up during a Summer Olympic Games.It will provide a superb reception centre for the Chinese Olympic Committee during the thirtieth Olympiad in London.來到這個“家”，我個人有幾點突出的感受：

This 'House' has impressed me in the following aspects.首先，這個“家”，它門窗敞開、熱情周到，是開放好客的?！爸袊摇睔g迎所有奧林匹克大家庭成員，歡迎大家與中國體育代表團、中國奧委會合作伙伴及中國媒體在此交流切磋，它是我們共同的家，是“友誼之家”。

First, this 'House' is open, warm and hospitable.This means that 'China House' can welcome all members of the Olympic Family.This enables China to contribute greatly to the values of the Olympic spirit.I know that 'China House' will warmly welcome and encourage exchanges and interactions with the Chinese sports delegation, partners of the Chinese Olympic Committee and Chinese media.It is a 'House' for us all.It is a 'House' of friendship.第二，這個“家”，它布置精巧、陳列考究、內(nèi)容豐富，令人賞心悅目。走進“中國之家”，就感到濃濃的中國文化氛圍。在布展方面，“中國之家”既設(shè)立了奧林匹克專題展覽，生動體現(xiàn)中國的奧運故事，同時中國駐英國大使館在此舉辦中英建立大使級外交關(guān)系40周年專題展，全面介紹中英兩國關(guān)系的發(fā)展歷程。

Secondly I am very much impressed how this 'House' is pleasing to the eye.The finest décor and furnishings carry a strong Chinese flavour.This 'House' also has a lot to tell through its exhibitions.As you can see, there is a thematic exhibition telling China's Olympic story.In addition, the Chinese Embassy has also sponsored a display here on the 40 years of full diplomatic relations between China and UK.第三，這個“家”，它張燈結(jié)彩、喜氣洋洋，充滿好兆頭。我相信中國運動員定能在本屆奧運會上發(fā)奮拼搏，再創(chuàng)佳績。我要告訴大家，中國大使館已經(jīng)預訂于8月9日在這里為中國奧運健兒舉辦慶功晚會，同唱勝利歌，共飲慶功酒。我還要告訴大家，我已經(jīng)為慶功晚會請到了“神秘嘉賓”前來獻藝助興。

My third impression is that this is an auspicious 'House.' Decorated with lanterns and festoons, it will bring good luck!I know that Chinese athletes will compete actively in the true Olympic spirit and set new records.So, I can tell you now that the Chinese Embassy has planned to throw a 'Victory Party' for Chinese athletes here at 'China House' on August 9th!You can be sure that we will sing and toast to our great success!On top of this, I have invited a 'secret guest' to the party!The performance of this 'secret guest' will add to our celebration!

最后，我想說中國駐英國大使館將全力支持“中國之家”的運作，共同使“中國之家”成為傳播中國文化、弘揚奧林匹克精神、推動中英交流、增進中英友誼的良好平臺。

In conclusion, I want to stress that the Chinese Embassy in the UK will give full support to the operation of 'China House'.Let us work together for 'China House' to be an excellent platform.It is a superb venue for the spreading of Chinese culture and the Olympic spirit.Overall, like today, it can make a highly significant contribution to strengthening China-UK exchanges and friendship.謝謝。

Thank you!

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第五篇：駐英大使上海世博談話

2010年6月25日 曼徹斯特城市大學

Speech by H.E.Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the Opening of the Photo Exhibition of The Shanghai World Expo in Manchester

尊敬的曼徹斯特市長哈克特先生,尊敬的大曼徹斯特地區(qū)女王代表史密斯爵士，尊敬的曼徹斯特城市大學校長布魯克斯先生，尊敬的倪堅總領(lǐng)事，女士們，先生們：

Councillor Mark Hackett, Lord Mayor of Manchester, Sir Warren Smith, Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester Professor John Brooks, Vice Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University, Consul-General Ni Jian, Ladies and Gentlemen，歡迎大家出席上海世博會圖片英國巡回展“世博風”曼徹斯特站開幕活動。

Thank you very much for joining us for the opening of “EXPO NOW”, the photo exhibition of the Shanghai World Expo, in Manchester.到今天，上海世博會已經(jīng)開幕近2個月。截至昨日，觀眾超過1827萬人，平均每天接待游客33萬。像英國館這樣的熱門場館，盡管需要排數(shù)小時的長隊，觀眾仍然樂此不疲。由于最近世界杯正在舉行，各國展館相應增加了足球元素，我聽說由于英國參展方將曼聯(lián)當家球星魯尼的蠟像放在了英國館前，幾乎所有是球迷的觀眾都往英國館擁。

Since its opening 2 months ago, the Expo has proved to be a major attraction for Chinese and overseas visitors, receiving 18 million visitors in total, or 330 thousand per day on average.Enthusiastic visitors often have to queue for hours to get into the UK National Pavilion and other popular venues.Not surprisingly, football has become a new highlight in many venues.Someone came up with the smart idea of installing a wax figure of Wayne Rooney in the entrance of the UK Pavilion, which as you can imagine has made your pavilion even more popular.為什么中國高度重視、全力以赴舉辦上海世博會？為什么世界各國積極參與上海世博會？為什么近2000萬觀眾冒著酷暑、排著長隊爭相目睹上海世博會？我認為：

One cannot help but wonder why the Shanghai Expo has attracted so many participating countries and visitors around the world, who defy the scorching sun and endless queues to visit the Expo site.My answer to this question is three-fold:

第一，上海世博會是了解人類未來的機會。生活在二十一世紀，我們享受著人類文明發(fā)展的成果，同時也必須思考人類發(fā)展的未來，思考如何應對各種復雜艱巨的全球性挑戰(zhàn)，思考人與自然如何和諧發(fā)展。上海世博會圍繞“城市，讓生活更美好”這一主題，為人類今后的生存提供了許多全新的理念、成功的案例和發(fā)展的模式。

Firstly, the Shanghai World Expo provides an occasion to reflect on our way of life and the future of mankind.We live in a time of unbelievable wealth and prosperity, but we are also faced with unprecedented global challenges, not least the challenge of how to live in harmony with nature.Focusing on “Better City, Better Life” as its main theme, the Shanghai World Expo seeks to explore new ideas and new development models for a more sustainable way of life.第二，上海世博會是了解世界的機會。246個參展國家和國際組織將上海世博會作為一個公關(guān)的平臺、展現(xiàn)的舞臺和競爭的賽場，爭相打造“最好中的最好”（the best of the best）。可以說，上海世博會集世界精華，匯全球智慧，真正體現(xiàn)了全球文化的多樣性、世界科技的創(chuàng)新性和人類思想的活躍性。

Secondly, the Shanghai World Expo is a great opportunity to better understand the world around us.It is a collective stage on which 246 countries and international organizations compete to showcase “the best of the best”, best technology, best ideas and best practices all coming together in a major celebration of cultural diversity, innovation and the power of thought in our world.第三，上海世博會是了解中國的機會。上海世博會是中國繼北京奧運會之后的又一次對外全面展示，展示中國人民的熱情和好客，展示中國的古老和現(xiàn)代，展示中國的改革和開放。

Thirdly, the Shanghai World Expo helps people to know more about China.Just like the Beijing Olympics, the Shanghai Expo will be another opportunity to promote understanding between China and the world.Visitors to the Expo will see a both ancient and modern China embracing reform and openness.And people in China in turn will know more about their neighbors in the global village.當我們提到世博會，不能不提及英國。不僅僅因為英國是世博會發(fā)源地，更因為英國在上海世博會的出色表現(xiàn)?！捌压ⅰ鄙鷦诱宫F(xiàn)了現(xiàn)代英國的形象。英國各界也積極抓住上海世博會的機遇，推動加強雙邊經(jīng)貿(mào)、科技和文化等各領(lǐng)域合作。

The UK is the birthplace of the modern Expo and a star performer at the Shanghai Expo.The UK pavilion, nicknamed as Dandelion by Chinese internet users, symbolizes the modern creative vigor of Britain.The UK has also made full use of the Expo by organizing events and visits to promote cooperation in business, science, technology and culture between our two countries.為了讓英國民眾更好地了解上海世博會，更直觀地感受上海世博會，中國駐英國大使館主辦了此次世博會圖片英國巡回展——“世博風”。展出的近100張圖片，展示了許多頗具特色的場館，反映了中國參與世博會的百年歷程，記錄了各國人民歡慶世博的難忘瞬間，體現(xiàn)了新舊上海的發(fā)展變化。

In hosting this photo exhibition, we would like to share with the British public the joy the Expo brings and also encourage the British public to learn more about Shanghai and China.The 100 photos on display here capture some of the memorable moments of the Expo and offer breath-taking views of the different pavilions.It also traces China's participation in the World Expo over the past century and shows a real Shanghai, both past and present.“世博風”6月11日在倫敦亞洲之家拉開序幕，今天來到曼徹斯特，這是第二站。作為工業(yè)革命的中心地之一，曼徹斯特素有“北方首都”之稱,崇尚“智慧和努力”（Concilio Et Labore），并將之作為城市的格言。我聽說，英國館的設(shè)計師THOMAS HEATHERWICK先生就是畢業(yè)于曼徹斯特城市大學。近年來，曼徹斯特積極開展對華合作，包括與武漢加強友城交往，曼徹斯特大學與中國二十多所高校開展校際交流，曼徹斯特科學工業(yè)博物館與中國科技館建立了合作關(guān)系。地方合作是中英關(guān)系的重要內(nèi)容，中國駐英大使館、駐曼徹斯特總領(lǐng)館愿與大家共同努力，抓住當前中英關(guān)系發(fā)展勢頭良好的有利時機，進一步促進曼徹斯特與中國的務實交流與合作。

As a centre of the industrial revolution, Manchester is known as the Capital of the North and takes “Concilio Et Labore” or “wisdom and effort” as its motto.It has developed vibrant links with Chinese cities in recent years.We do hope that such mutually beneficial links will grow stronger as an important part of a growing China-UK partnership.The Chinese Embassy in the UK and our Consulate-General in Manchester will support you wherever we can.我愿借此機會，感謝英國奧雅納集團（ARUP）和上海聯(lián)誼會的大力協(xié)助，感謝中國銀行（英國）公司和中國交通銀行為巡回展提供贊助，同時感謝倪堅總領(lǐng)事及總領(lǐng)館人員的辛勤籌辦，也非常感謝曼徹斯特城市大學為巡回展提供了場地和各項周到服務。

I also wish to take this opportunity to thank ARUP and the Shanghai Friendship Association UK for their strong support and to Bank of China(UK)and Communications Bank of China for sponsoring this event.My thanks also go to my colleague Consul-General Ni Jian and his staff for their hard work and to Manchester Metropolitan University for providing a wonderful venue and thoughtful services for the exhibition.最后，我預祝上海世博會圖片英國巡回展在曼徹斯特舉辦圓滿成功！

Finally, I wish Expo Now in Manchester a great success.謝謝。

Thank you.