驻英大使刘小明剑桥致辞（精选5篇）

第一篇：驻英大使刘小明剑桥致辞

驻英国大使刘晓明在英国剑桥大学的演讲

成功的道路，全面的发展

——驻英国大使刘晓明在英国剑桥大学的演讲

英国剑桥大学嘉治商学院

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 尊敬的剑桥大学校长博里塞维奇爵士，老师们，同学们：

Vice Chancellor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, Faculty members, Students，很高兴应博里塞维奇校长的邀请访问剑桥大学并作演讲。

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.这是我出使英国后第一次来到剑桥，但我对剑桥丝毫没有陌生感。

This is my first visit to Cambridge as Chinese Ambassador to the UK.Yet Cambridge is no stranger to me.虽然我到英国后先去了牛津，但我知道“牛津出首相、剑桥出诺贝尔奖”这句佳话，知道剑桥大学校友获得了88个诺贝尔奖，相当于英国所获诺奖的总和，在世界所有大学中保持最高纪录。

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.我最早相识剑桥，是因为徐志摩先生在这里留下了《再别康桥》这样的千古绝唱，也是因为李约瑟博士在这里写就了鸿篇巨著《中国科学技术史》。

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.我第一次走进“剑桥”，是29年前我在美国塔夫茨大学弗莱彻学院读书的时候。当时弗莱彻学院由塔夫茨大学和哈佛大学共同管理，两院校图书馆使用统一索引，我经常去位于“剑桥”的哈佛大学图书馆查阅资料。

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，我走进“正宗”的剑桥，这既是一次工作性质的访问，推动剑桥大学与中国的教育合作，也是一次个人的精神寻旅，品味剑桥800年的文化积淀。当然，我也愿就大家关心的中国话题，与你们交流讨论。

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，根据中日两国的最新GDP统计数字，中国正式超过日本成为了世界第二大经济体。世界上各大媒体都将此作为热点新闻进行报道。世界再次聚焦中国，围绕中国问题的讨论一直方兴未艾，现在再次升温。我总结了一下人们热议的几个问题：一是中国成为世界第二说明了什么？二是中国是否很快会成为世界第一？三是中国能否持续高速发展？四是中国发展对世界意味什么？今天，我想就这些问题谈谈我的看法。

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，中国成为世界第二大经济体说明什么？我认为，它说明了中国发展道路的成功。

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.中国为什么会取得如此成功？中国成功的经验是什么？中国成功靠走适合自己国情的道路。一个十三亿人口的大国，一个有五千年文明历史的古国，该走什么样的道路才能发展，教科书上没有现成的答案，历史上也没有可以参考的先例。但中国人“摸着石头过河”，牢牢把握自己的国情，不断探索实践，开拓创新，借鉴吸取世界各国有益经验，实现了天翻地覆的变化。

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.中国成功靠“改革开放”。开放，不仅是经济上的对外开放，从封闭半封闭到全方位、多层次、宽领域对外开放，更是思想头脑的解放，社会的自由宽松，政府的公开透明。改革，不仅是改革经济制度，将高度集中的计划经济体制改革为充满生机和活力的社会主义市场经济体制，也是政治、社会、文化的全面改革和建设。

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.西方有些人认为，中国只搞经济改革，不搞政治改革。这是对中国全面改革的一种误解。事实上，30多年来，中国的经济体制改革每推进一步，政治体制改革也深化一步。人民代表大会制度、中国共产党领导的多党合作和政治协商制度，在中国政治生活中的地位和作用越来越大。30多年来，中国民主法制建设不断加强，坚持依法治国，几千年形成的人治社会正在向法治社会转变。30多年来，中国人权事业有了大发展，我们将尊重和保障人权写入了宪法，依法保障全体社会成员平等参与、平等发展的权利，同时加强国际人权合作。

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.历史上，中国并非没有尝试过西方式的民主，但都并未给中国带来繁荣和富强。今天，我们找到了一条适合自己发展的道路，建立了有中国特色的民主制度，我们有什么理由动摇？有什么理由折腾？

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?

第二个问题，中国是否已在坐二望一，很快超过美国？回答这个问题前，我们不妨看以下几对关键词：

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“总量”和“人均”。尽管中国经济总量成了世界第二，去年达到5.8万亿美元，但人均GDP只有4300美元，仍排在世界百位左右，离中等发达国家相距甚远，仅占英国的1/9，美国的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”与“内地”及“城市”与“农村”。中国的沿海很发达，城市很繁荣，但是中国西部经济仍很落后，而且中国的城镇化率仅有46%，城乡居民收入比高达3.23：1。我曾在中国最贫困的省份之一甘肃担任两年省长助理，对此深有感受。甘肃地处大西北，自然条件恶劣，沙漠化对当地人民的生存构成了严峻挑战，经济发展困难很大。许多农村的孩子们没有电脑，更从来没有上过互联网。很多孩子在完成国家9年义务阶段教育后，由于经济原因不得不中止学业。

“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”与“创造”。中国是制造业大国，但很多产品只有加工、封装等劳动力密集型环节在中国完成，研发设计、关键部件和市场营销都在国外，中国处在国际产业链的末端。中国出口商品中90%是贴牌生产，每部手机售价的20%、计算机售价的30%、数控机床售价的20%到40%，都要支付给国外专利持有者。从“中国制造”到“中国创造”还有很长的路要走。

“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”与“集约”。有数据显示，中国单位GDP的能耗是国际水平的三至四倍，是英国的八倍。中国消耗了全球46％的钢铁、16％的能源、52％的水泥，但仅创造了全球8％左右的GDP。中国经济发展效率还有待大幅提升，需要从“粗放型”向“集约型”发展。

“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，中国经济总量虽然已居世界第二，但人均水平和GDP质量还远没有达到发达国家的水平。我们不是“谦虚”，也不是“虚伪”，更不是想逃避“责任”，而是中国仍然是一个不折不扣的发展中国家。集中精力搞建设，一心一意谋发展，是我们长期的优先任务。我们不追求“虚名”，要的是实实在在的国强和民富。

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.第三个问题，中国已经高速行进了30多年，今后还能持续快速发展吗？

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

回答是肯定的。中国还处在工业化中期阶段和城镇化加速上升阶段，中国仍需要大量的基础设施投资，需要在未来20年安置3亿多人口从农村迁移到城市，需要满足人民消费结构从温饱向小康升级换代的需求，需要实现西部地区向东部地区的发展水平看齐，因此中国经济并不缺乏动力，仍有很大的发展空间，我们有充分理由保持乐观。

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.中国去年底制定了“十二五”规划，即将在下月交由全国人民代表大会审议，这将是未来5年中国发展的重要蓝图。

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.我们要对中国经济结构进行战略性调整。我们将努力扩大内需，促进经济增长向依靠消费、投资、出口协调拉动转变。我们将加强农业，提升制造业核心竞争力，发展战略性新兴产业，加快发展服务业，促进经济增长向依靠第一、第二、第三产业协同带动转变。我们将统筹城乡发展，促进区域良性互动、协调发展。

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.我们要积极推进科技进步和创新，加快建设创新型国家。正如邓小平先生曾经指出的，科技是第一生产力。中国今后的发展必须向主要依靠科技进步、劳动者素质提高、管理创新转变。

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.我们要更好地保障和改善民生。发展经济，归根结底是为了人民的幸福。我们将完善保障和改善民生的制度安排，把促进就业放在优先位置，推进基本公共服务均等化，加大收入分配调节力度，使发展成果惠及全体人民。

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.我们要建设资源节约型、环境友好型社会。中国人均GDP要向西方国家看齐，但人均能源消费绝不能赶超发达国家，因为我们生活的地球实在承受不起。我们不能走西方国家工业化的老路。我们要节约能源，降低温室气体排放强度，发展循环经济，推广低碳技术，积极应对气候变化，促进经济社会发展与人口资源环境相协调，走可持续发展之路。

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.第四个问题，中国发展了，对世界意味着什么？是福还是祸？是机遇还是威胁？我们不妨看三点：

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:

一是中国给世界和平带来威胁了吗？中国奉行独立自主的和平外交政策，庄严地向世界承诺永远不称霸，永远不搞扩张；主张不干涉别国内部事务和谈判解决国际争端；倡导互信、互利、平等、协作的新安全观。中国是联合国安理会常任理事国中派出维和人员最多的国家，累计参与24项联合国维和行动，派出上万名维和人员；中国向索马里海域派出护航舰队，与多国舰队一道打击海盗，维护国际水域的安全；中国大力倡导朝核问题六方会谈，努力维护半岛和地区的和平稳定。无论从中国的外交思想，还是外交行动来看，中国都是世界和平的维护者、稳定的促进者。

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.二是中国给世界经济带来威胁了吗？金融危机以来，中国为全球经济增长提供了重要支撑。2010年发达国家经济仍步履维艰，在全球有效需求不足的情况下，中国扮演着向全球输出总需求的重要角色。欧盟去年对华出口增长31.9%，英国则增长42%。去年中国经济继续保持两位数增长，对世界经济增长贡献率达到20%。今后10年，中国将继续奉行互利共赢的开放战略，市场对外开放程度将进一步提高，在国际贸易中的比重会不断上升，从国际市场的进口仍会迅速增加。这些对世界各国来说，只会是巨大的发展机遇。

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.三是中国对现行国际体系构成威胁了吗？中国作为一个负责任的大国，是国际体系的参与者、建设者和贡献者。我们与发达国家和新兴经济体就促进世界经济金融治理广泛开展合作，共同倡导加强G20机制；我们加强与发展中国家的传统友谊，帮助经济开发和实现减贫，过去两年里中国向其他发展中国家的贷款已经超过了世界银行；我们支持、倡导并践行多边主义，推动国际关系民主化，积极参与区域合作进程，努力促进国际体系更加有效地应对气候变化、能源和资源、粮食安全、恐怖主义等全球性挑战。

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.总之，中国的发展对世界是福不是祸，是机遇不是威胁。世界对中国不应感到担忧，更不应感到恐惧。美国前总统弗兰克林·罗斯福说的好：“我们唯一恐惧的就是恐惧本身。”

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”.老师们、同学们，Faculty members and students，800多年来，剑桥大学秉承“此地乃启蒙之所和智慧之源”（拉丁语：Hinc lucem et pocula sacra）的校训，努力探索世界，不断追求真理。半个多世纪前，李约瑟博士以其睿智打开了中国古代科技的历史宝库，重拾了伟大的中华文明。今天，当你们放眼中国，你们会发现中国正在走一条前人没有走过的道路，中国的实践可能超出了以往人们的知识积累。面对今天的中国这一丰富的宝藏，我衷心地期望剑桥大学的学子们遵循你们的校训，不断探索，大力挖掘，成为英国乃至世界范围内研究当代中国的领军者。

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.谢谢。下面我愿回答大家的提问。

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

第二篇：驻英大使孔子学堂致辞

中国驻英国大使刘晓明在英国圣玛丽小学孔子课堂签字和揭牌仪式上的讲话 2010年10月21日，伦敦圣玛丽小学

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

为发展中国与世界各国的友好关系，增进世界各国人民对中国语言文化的理解，为各国汉语学习者提供方便、优良的学习条件，中国国家对外汉语教学领导小组办公室将在世界上有需求、有条件的若干国家建设以开展汉语教学为主要活动内容的 “孔子学院”，并在中国北京设立“孔子学院总部”。

尊敬的伦敦南岸大学副校长Beverley Jullien女士，尊敬的西敏寺市议员Nick Yarker先生，尊敬的圣玛丽小学董事会主席Clark先生，尊敬的圣玛丽小学校长Peter Hadfield先生，尊敬的乐爱妹参赞，女士们，先生们，同学们：

Ms Beverley Jullien, Councillor Nick Yarker, Mr Len Clark, Mr Peter Hadfield, Counsellor Le Aimei, Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and girls, 我很高兴出席今天圣玛丽小学孔子课堂的签字和揭牌仪式。我谨代表中国驻英国大使馆对圣玛丽小学孔子课堂的设立表示热烈的祝贺。

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.我就任中国驻英大使以来，曾经到访英国的许多学校，包括大学和中学，今天是我第一次走进英国的小学。圣玛丽小学与中国有着特殊渊源，因为中国大使馆一些外交官的子女就在圣玛丽小学上学。他们在这里学习英语和各种知识，与老师、同学们相处得十分融洽，学习非常愉快。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.我曾不止一次地问使馆的孩子们：英国小学好，还是中国小学好？结果，刚来的孩子都说中国的好，来的时间长的孩子都说英国的好。我相信，随着他们长大，他们会说，都好。圣玛丽小学将给他们留下一段终生难忘的美好回忆。在此，我要对西敏寺市及圣玛丽小学长期以来给予中国驻英使馆的支持和帮助表示衷心的感谢。

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，圣玛丽小学与中国的关系又加深了一层，伦敦南岸大学中医孔子学院在圣玛丽小学设立了孔子课堂。这是目前在英国设立的第54个孔子课堂，也是伦敦南岸大学中医孔子学院设立的第7个孔子课堂。借此机会，我也愿对伦敦南岸大学多年来为推广汉语教学、增进中英了解作出的积极努力，表示赞赏和感谢。

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.孔子课堂为什么在英国这么受欢迎？其作用和意义又是什么呢？我认为主要有三点： 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。在中国，英语已列入从小学至大学的必修课。同样，在英国，“汉语热”近年来也是持续升温。英国超过500所中小学开设了中文课程，部分学校甚至将中文列入了必修课。去年9月，英国政府将中文列入了GCSE的正式科目。孔子课堂具有专业、优质的中文师资力量，可以很好地满足学生们学习中文的需要。

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.第二是介绍中国文化。语言不仅是一项交流工具，它更是一把钥匙、一双翅膀，学习掌握了它，你就能打开不同文化的大门，飞越不同文化间的障碍。中国的文化，既古老、又现代，古老是因为它具有深厚的历史积淀，现代是因为它与时俱进。可以说，中国文化就如同一本引人入胜的书籍。

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.第三是增进人民间友谊。友谊建立在了解的基础之上。孔子课堂深植于英国的中小学校，在英国的年轻一代洒下了中英友谊的种子，其影响是长远的，必将促进两国人民的世代友好。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，好之者不如乐之者。希望圣玛丽小学的同学们在孔子课堂里，学习（LEARN）、喜欢(LIKE)和热爱(LOVE)中国语言和文化，感受和享受其中的快乐，更希望你们长大后做中英友好的传承人和中英合作的促进者。

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，为了使同学们能够更好地学习中文，了解中国，乐爱妹参赞和我今天特向圣玛丽小学孔子课堂赠送电视机、DVD机和一些介绍中国的书籍和光盘，希望你们会喜欢。

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.谢谢！Thank you.

第三篇：驻英大使伦敦奥运“中国之家”揭幕仪式致辞

中国驻英国大使刘晓明在伦敦奥运“中国之家”揭幕仪式上的致辞

2012年7月25日，伦敦华尔道夫希尔顿酒店

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

尊敬的中国奥委会主席刘鹏先生，尊敬的国际奥委会副主席于再清先生，尊敬的南京青奥委执行主席杨卫泽先生，尊敬的吴思田大使，女士们、先生们：

Chairman Liu Peng.Vice President Yu Zaiqing.Executive Chairman Yang Weize.Ambassador Sebastian Wood.Ladies and Gentlemen.很高兴在伦敦奥运会即将开幕的前夕，出席“中国之家”揭幕仪式。首先，我谨代表中国驻英国大使馆致以热烈祝贺。同时我也借此机会，对中国奥运代表团的所有运动员、教练员和官员及前来报道伦敦奥运会的中国媒体朋友们表示热烈欢迎。

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.“中国之家”的作用和意义，刚才刘鹏主席已经提到，它是中国首次在夏季奥运会上设立“中国之家”，是中国奥委会在伦敦奥运会期间的接待中心。

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.来到这个“家”，我个人有几点突出的感受：

This 'House' has impressed me in the following aspects.首先，这个“家”，它门窗敞开、热情周到，是开放好客的。“中国之家”欢迎所有奥林匹克大家庭成员，欢迎大家与中国体育代表团、中国奥委会合作伙伴及中国媒体在此交流切磋，它是我们共同的家，是“友谊之家”。

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，这个“家”，它布置精巧、陈列考究、内容丰富，令人赏心悦目。走进“中国之家”，就感到浓浓的中国文化氛围。在布展方面，“中国之家”既设立了奥林匹克专题展览，生动体现中国的奥运故事，同时中国驻英国大使馆在此举办中英建立大使级外交关系40周年专题展，全面介绍中英两国关系的发展历程。

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，这个“家”，它张灯结彩、喜气洋洋，充满好兆头。我相信中国运动员定能在本届奥运会上发奋拼搏，再创佳绩。我要告诉大家，中国大使馆已经预订于8月9日在这里为中国奥运健儿举办庆功晚会，同唱胜利歌，共饮庆功酒。我还要告诉大家，我已经为庆功晚会请到了“神秘嘉宾”前来献艺助兴。

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，我想说中国驻英国大使馆将全力支持“中国之家”的运作，共同使“中国之家”成为传播中国文化、弘扬奥林匹克精神、推动中英交流、增进中英友谊的良好平台。

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.谢谢。

Thank you!

第四篇：驻英大使伦敦奥运演讲

驻英大使伦敦奥运“中国之家”揭幕仪式致辞时间:2012-08-11 10:15来源:口译网 作者:口译网 点击:2030次

中国驻英国大使刘晓明在伦敦奥运“中国之家”揭幕仪式上的致辞 2012年7月25日，伦敦华尔道夫希尔顿酒店

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

尊敬的中国奥委会主席刘鹏先生，尊敬的国际奥委会副主席于再清先生，尊敬的南京青奥委执行主席杨卫泽先生，尊敬的吴思田大使，女士们、先生们：

Chairman Liu Peng.Vice President Yu Zaiqing.Executive Chairman Yang Weize.Ambassador Sebastian Wood.Ladies and Gentlemen.很高兴在伦敦奥运会即将开幕的前夕，出席“中国之家”揭幕仪式。首先，我谨代表中国驻英国大使馆致以热烈祝贺。同时我也借此机会，对中国奥运代表团的所有运动员、教练员和官员及前来报道伦敦奥运会的中国媒体朋友们表示热烈欢迎。

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.“中国之家”的作用和意义，刚才刘鹏主席已经提到，它是中国首次在夏季奥运会上设立“中国之家”，是中国奥委会在伦敦奥运会期间的接待中心。

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.来到这个“家”，我个人有几点突出的感受：

This 'House' has impressed me in the following aspects.首先，这个“家”，它门窗敞开、热情周到，是开放好客的。“中国之家”欢迎所有奥林匹克大家庭成员，欢迎大家与中国体育代表团、中国奥委会合作伙伴及中国媒体在此交流切磋，它是我们共同的家，是“友谊之家”。

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，这个“家”，它布置精巧、陈列考究、内容丰富，令人赏心悦目。走进“中国之家”，就感到浓浓的中国文化氛围。在布展方面，“中国之家”既设立了奥林匹克专题展览，生动体现中国的奥运故事，同时中国驻英国大使馆在此举办中英建立大使级外交关系40周年专题展，全面介绍中英两国关系的发展历程。

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，这个“家”，它张灯结彩、喜气洋洋，充满好兆头。我相信中国运动员定能在本届奥运会上发奋拼搏，再创佳绩。我要告诉大家，中国大使馆已经预订于8月9日在这里为中国奥运健儿举办庆功晚会，同唱胜利歌，共饮庆功酒。我还要告诉大家，我已经为庆功晚会请到了“神秘嘉宾”前来献艺助兴。

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，我想说中国驻英国大使馆将全力支持“中国之家”的运作，共同使“中国之家”成为传播中国文化、弘扬奥林匹克精神、推动中英交流、增进中英友谊的良好平台。

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.谢谢。

Thank you!

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第五篇：驻英大使上海世博谈话

2010年6月25日 曼彻斯特城市大学

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

尊敬的曼彻斯特市长哈克特先生,尊敬的大曼彻斯特地区女王代表史密斯爵士，尊敬的曼彻斯特城市大学校长布鲁克斯先生，尊敬的倪坚总领事，女士们，先生们：

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，欢迎大家出席上海世博会图片英国巡回展“世博风”曼彻斯特站开幕活动。

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，上海世博会已经开幕近2个月。截至昨日，观众超过1827万人，平均每天接待游客33万。像英国馆这样的热门场馆，尽管需要排数小时的长队，观众仍然乐此不疲。由于最近世界杯正在举行，各国展馆相应增加了足球元素，我听说由于英国参展方将曼联当家球星鲁尼的蜡像放在了英国馆前，几乎所有是球迷的观众都往英国馆拥。

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.为什么中国高度重视、全力以赴举办上海世博会？为什么世界各国积极参与上海世博会？为什么近2000万观众冒着酷暑、排着长队争相目睹上海世博会？我认为：

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，上海世博会是了解人类未来的机会。生活在二十一世纪，我们享受着人类文明发展的成果，同时也必须思考人类发展的未来，思考如何应对各种复杂艰巨的全球性挑战，思考人与自然如何和谐发展。上海世博会围绕“城市，让生活更美好”这一主题，为人类今后的生存提供了许多全新的理念、成功的案例和发展的模式。

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，上海世博会是了解世界的机会。246个参展国家和国际组织将上海世博会作为一个公关的平台、展现的舞台和竞争的赛场，争相打造“最好中的最好”（the best of the best）。可以说，上海世博会集世界精华，汇全球智慧，真正体现了全球文化的多样性、世界科技的创新性和人类思想的活跃性。

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，上海世博会是了解中国的机会。上海世博会是中国继北京奥运会之后的又一次对外全面展示，展示中国人民的热情和好客，展示中国的古老和现代，展示中国的改革和开放。

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.当我们提到世博会，不能不提及英国。不仅仅因为英国是世博会发源地，更因为英国在上海世博会的出色表现。“蒲公英”生动展现了现代英国的形象。英国各界也积极抓住上海世博会的机遇，推动加强双边经贸、科技和文化等各领域合作。

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.为了让英国民众更好地了解上海世博会，更直观地感受上海世博会，中国驻英国大使馆主办了此次世博会图片英国巡回展——“世博风”。展出的近100张图片，展示了许多颇具特色的场馆，反映了中国参与世博会的百年历程，记录了各国人民欢庆世博的难忘瞬间，体现了新旧上海的发展变化。

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.“世博风”6月11日在伦敦亚洲之家拉开序幕，今天来到曼彻斯特，这是第二站。作为工业革命的中心地之一，曼彻斯特素有“北方首都”之称,崇尚“智慧和努力”（Concilio Et Labore），并将之作为城市的格言。我听说，英国馆的设计师THOMAS HEATHERWICK先生就是毕业于曼彻斯特城市大学。近年来，曼彻斯特积极开展对华合作，包括与武汉加强友城交往，曼彻斯特大学与中国二十多所高校开展校际交流，曼彻斯特科学工业博物馆与中国科技馆建立了合作关系。地方合作是中英关系的重要内容，中国驻英大使馆、驻曼彻斯特总领馆愿与大家共同努力，抓住当前中英关系发展势头良好的有利时机，进一步促进曼彻斯特与中国的务实交流与合作。

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.我愿借此机会，感谢英国奥雅纳集团（ARUP）和上海联谊会的大力协助，感谢中国银行（英国）公司和中国交通银行为巡回展提供赞助，同时感谢倪坚总领事及总领馆人员的辛勤筹办，也非常感谢曼彻斯特城市大学为巡回展提供了场地和各项周到服务。

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，我预祝上海世博会图片英国巡回展在曼彻斯特举办圆满成功！

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

Thank you.