驻英国大使刘晓明在英国48家集团俱乐部春节晚宴上的主旨演讲

第一篇：驻英国大使刘晓明在英国48家集团俱乐部春节晚宴上的主旨演讲

驻英国大使刘晓明在英国48家集团俱乐部

春节晚宴上的主旨演讲

Keynote Speech by H.E.Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the

Icebreakers Chinese New Year Dinner

2011年2月17日，伦敦多切斯特饭店February 2011, The Dorchester, London

尊敬的能源和气候变化大臣克里斯·休恩先生，尊敬的前外交大臣道格拉斯·赫德勋爵，尊敬的前外交大臣戴维·米利班德先生，尊敬的美国驻英国大使路易斯·萨斯曼先生，尊敬的48家集团俱乐部主席斯蒂芬·佩里先生，各位来宾，女士们、先生们：

The Rt Hon Chris Huhne,The Rt Hon Lord Hurd,The Rt Hon David Miliband,Ambassador Louis Susman,Mr Stephen Perry,Distinguished guests,Ladies and Gentlemen,我很高兴出席今晚48家集团俱乐部举办的如此盛大的春节晚宴，与大家共度中国元宵佳节。

It is my great pleasure to join you at this gracious dinner hosted by the 48 Group Club to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Lantern Festival.从中国民俗来说，元宵节是中国新春佳节的收尾。这是我参加的十多场春节庆祝活动的最后一场。辞旧迎新之际，我想再说些总结性的话。

According to Chinese tradition, the Lantern Festival is the last day of the Chinese New Year celebration.Tonight’s dinner will be the last one of more than a dozen New Year celebrations I have attended in the past two weeks.As we ring out the Year of the Tiger and ring in the Year of the Rabbit, let me share with you my thoughts about 2010 and hopes for 2011.2010年是难忘的，中国领导人用“极不平凡”来形容。我个人理解，因为我们经历了大事、难事和喜事。一说大事，我们有效应对国际金融危机的冲击，保持了经济平稳较快发展，经济结构调整迈出重要步伐，经济总量升至世界第二；二说难事，我们积极探索发展民生之道，大力发展社会事业；同时，我们也经受了玉树地震、舟曲泥石流等重大自然灾害的考验；三说喜事，我们成功举办上海世博会和广州亚运会，进一步展现了自信、开放、包容的现代中国形象。

2010 was a memorable year, or “exceptional” as the Chinese leaders put it.As I saw it, 2010 was about momentous successes, tough challenges and joyous moments.For China, the biggest success was that we not only weathered the impact of the international financial crisis, but continued steady and fast economic growth.We took major steps to restructure our economy and have now become the second largest in the world.We made active efforts to improve people’s living standards and social services.We withstood the tests of the Yushu earthquake in Qinghai Province and the mudslide in Zhouqu, Gansu Province.Our joy came from the success of the Shanghai World Expo and the Guangzhou Asian Games.Both events have presented a confident, open, inclusive and modern China to the world.今天是元宵节，对我来说，也是一个值得纪念的日子。就在上个元宵节，我来到伦敦赴任履新。一年来，感想和体会很多，最感欣慰的是，在各位英国朋友的大力支持和共同努力下，中英关系保持了稳定和健康发展。

The Lantern Festival is also a special day for me, because I arrived in London as the new Chinese Ambassador on the Lantern Festival last year.This has been quite a year for me.I am truly glad and grateful that China-UK relations are in such a good shape today.This wouldn’t have been possible without your support and the support of other friends in the UK.中英政治关系更加紧密。卡梅伦首相率领包括休恩大臣在内的超强阵容代表团成功访华。两国领导人在G20峰会期间举行良好沟通和合作。外交大臣黑格、财政大臣奥斯本也分别访华。我们也不能忘记在座的米利班德先生去年同戴秉国国务委员启动了首次中英高级别战略对话。不久前，中国国务院副总理李克强成功访英，进一步推动了两国关系发展的良好势头。

We have seen closer political ties.These included Prime Minister Cameron’s successful visit to China with a senior delegation, including Mr Huhne.Our leaders worked closely together at the G20 summits.Foreign Secretary William Hague and Chancellor George Osborne both visited China.Let us also not forget that it was Mr David Miliband who launched the upgraded Strategic Dialogue with State Councillor Dai Bingguo.The recent visit by Vice Premier Li Keqiang to Britain was another success, keeping up the good momentum for the growth of our relations.中英各领域合作“百花齐放”。中英双边贸易额实现新的突破。去年，双边货物贸易额首次超过500亿美元，双方还确立了今后五年双边贸易额达到1000亿美元的新目标。英国在上海世博会上的出色表现，令中国民众对英国的印象焕然一新。我在英国也强烈感受到不断升温的“汉语热”，从大学生到小学生，学习汉语的人数越来越多。当然，与中国有近4亿人在学习英语相比，增长潜力还很大。中英文化领域的交流也是如火如荼，就在10天前，50万英国民众参加了特拉法加广场中国春节活动。我也很高兴地见证中英签署大熊猫科研合作协议，两只可爱的大熊猫不久将落户爱丁堡动物园。

We have seen fruitful cooperation across the board.Our trade in goods hit a record of over 50 billion US dollars in 2010, and a goal was set to double this figure in the next 5 years.Britain’s spectacular performance at the Shanghai World Expo has enabled the Chinese public to see and experience what Britain is like today.I am also pleased to find that there is an emerging “mandarin fever” here.More and more people started to learn mandarin, whether as college students, primary school children or adults wanting to learn for business or just pleasure.Of course there is a huge potential to tap, if you look at the number of Chinese learning English – 400 million.Cultural exchanges have been robust.Just 10 days ago, half a million people enthusiastically attended the Trafalgar Square Chinese New Year Celebrations.I also had the pleasure of witnessing the signing of an agreement on joint research, which will soon bring two lovely giant pandas to Edinburgh Zoo.告别成绩斐然的虎年，我们迎来充满希望的兔年。在中国，“兔”在十二生肖中也被称为“卯”。“卯”字描绘了草木萌芽出土的形象，代表着春意和黎明，代表着万物复苏和无限生机。在西方，兔子也象征着春天和再生。兔年寓示着吉祥好兆，我们应该抓住机遇，开拓创新，在新的一年，努力实现中英关系三个“超越”：

We waved goodbye to a fruitful Year of the Tiger and entered the hopeful Year of the Rabbit.In the 12 Chinese animal signs, Rabbit goes with one of the 12 earthly branches – “mao”, which represents newly sprung buds, and is therefore a symbol of spring, dawn, recovery and dynamism.I know the rabbit also symbolises spring and renewal in Western culture.So let us make full use of this auspicious year to take China-UK relations forward with a pioneering and innovative spirit:

第一，超越差异分歧，增进政治互信。中英两国历史文化、社会制度、价值观念不同，但中英关系几十年发展的历史进程告诉我们两国完全可以做到和平、和谐共处。双方应从两国关系大局出发，相互尊重、平等相待，增进了解、加强信任。上个月，胡锦涛主席访美时，中美一致同意要建设相互尊重、互利共赢的合作伙伴关系，我认为这一共识同样适用于发展中英关系。

Let us rise above differences and increase political mutual trust.Despite the differences in our

historical and cultural heritage, social system and values, China and Britain have shown that we can live with each other in peace and harmony.We have learnt to respect each other as equals and increase mutual understanding and trust.During his visit to the United States last month, President Hu Jintao and President Obama pledged to build a China-US partnership based on mutual respect and mutual benefit.I believe this also applies to China-UK relations.第二，超越买卖关系，促进共同增长。中英经贸合作不应停留于传统货物贸易领域，停留在简单的互通有无式的“易货贸易”，而应在经济发展理念上相互借鉴学习，在技术创新上加强交流合作，在发展新兴产业上实现资本、技术和市场的良好结合，在相互投资上创造更加便利条件。卡梅伦首相和黑格外交大臣提出中英建立“共同促进经济增长的伙伴关系”，中方也期待着中英通过加强经贸全方位合作，促进两国经济增长和调整转型。

Let us go beyond a mere business relationship of buying and selling and work together for common growth.In addition to traditional trade in goods, China-UK business cooperation should extend to draw upon each other’s ideas of economic development and closer exchanges on technological innovation.We should encourage a synergy of capital, technology and market between the two countries and facilitate mutual investment in emerging industries.Just as Prime Minister Cameron and Foreign Secretary Hague proposed a China-UK “partnership for growth”, we in China look forward to a comprehensive partnership with the UK in trade and investment, which will serve economic growth and restructuring of both countries.第三，超越双边范畴，发挥全球影响。从近年应对国际金融危机、解决国际热点问题、促进二十国集团发展、应对气候变化等进程中可以得出一个结论：中英加强合作至关重要。中英都是在国际上举足轻重的大国，双方共同利益越来越多，合作需要越来越强。我们愿与英方进一步加强在全球事务中的协调与合作，共同加强“积极力量”（forces for good），使中英关系的发展不仅造福两国人民，而且促进世界的稳定与繁荣。

Let us go beyond the bilateral scope and play a global role.We are very much committed to closer cooperation with Britain on the global stage, from working through the international financial crisis and climate challenge, to addressing international hotspot issues and promoting a greater role of the G20.This is a necessity for both countries, given our international influence and growing common interests.Together, we will strengthen the forces for good.And our relationship will not only benefit our own people, but also contribute to world stability and prosperity.中英关系的持续发展需要社会各界的大力支持。因此，我要借此机会深切感谢和高度赞赏48家集团俱乐部长期以来为中英关系发展做出的突出贡献。你们经历了中英关系50多年的风风雨雨，始终不渝地致力于促进中英友好合作，迎来了中英关系发展的春天。你们不仅接过了

当年“破冰者”们所奉行的“推动中英贸易、促进平等互利”的使命，而且将这一重任又传递给了承载未来和希望的“青年破冰者”一代。你们尽管仍然沿用“48家集团”的旧称，但今天你们早已实现了“超越”，汇聚了英国各行各业、成百上千的社会精英，壮大了支持和发展中英关系的力量。我也衷心地祝愿48家集团俱乐部在新的一年里，在佩里先生的领导下，新年新气象，兔年有飞跃。

An ever growing China-UK relationship counts on the support of people from all sectors.I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to the 48 Group Club for its outstanding contribution to this relationship.Your commitment to the friendship and cooperation between our two countries has not faltered despite ups and downs in our relations in the last 5 decades.You have not only stayed true to the mission of advancing China-UK trade for equality and mutual benefit, but also passed it on to the Young Icebreakers.Your club has far out-grown the original 48 companies, extending into all sectors of British industry and commerce and bringing in talents in all areas.These are what we rely on to grow China-UK relations.I wish the 48 Group Club continued success in the Year of the Rabbit, under Stephen’s leadership.就在上个月，我出席了苏格兰首席部长在爱丁堡城堡为李克强副总理举行的欢迎晚宴，席间优美的女高音唱起了彭斯的名诗《我的爱像一朵红红的玫瑰》，唱到了“纵使大海干枯水流尽，太阳将岩石烧作灰尘”（Till a' the sea gang dry, And the rock melt wi' the sun），我一下子想到了同样比喻坚定意志不变、且已使用千年的一句中国成语：“海枯石烂（”Till the sea runs dry and the rocks crumble）。两个比拟是如此惊人一致，可见两国文化是相近的，思想是相通的。

Last month at the Scottish First Minister’s welcoming dinner for Vice Premier Li Keqiang in Edinburgh Castle, I heard a soprano singing a beautiful song.It was based on Robert Burns’s famous poem My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose.One line reads “Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear, and the rock melt wi’ the sun”.This reminded me of a Chinese saying that has been used for a millennium to describe firm commitment of love– “Hai Ku Shi Lan”, which literally means “till the sea runs dry and the rocks crumble”.This is yet another example of how close our cultures are and how similar our thoughts can be.祝愿中英友好合作持续发展！

祝愿中英人民友谊亘古长青！

In closing, I wish the China-UK partnership greater success in the Year of the Rabbit and our two peoples an ever-lasting friendship!

谢谢！Thank you.

第二篇：驻英国大使刘晓明在英国乐购晚餐研讨会的演讲

驻英国大使刘晓明在英国乐购晚餐研讨会的演讲

2010年4月27日

Speech by Ambassador Liu Xiaoming At TESCO Dinner

April 27, 2010, Royal Horseguards Hotel, London

尊敬的戴维·里德主席，女士们，先生们：

Chairman David Reid,Ladies and Gentlemen,首先感谢TESCO的精心安排，使我有机会与各位新老朋友见面和交流。

I would like to thank TESCO for its kind invitation this evening.我来英国前就知道TESCO，因为TESCO在我的家乡沈阳有6家大型超市，我来英国后进的第一家超市也是TESCO。我很欣赏它的中文名字—“乐购”，从意思上来说，“乐购”非常生动形象，在中文里就是“HAPPY TO BUY”。它提供的购物环境和商品也确实非常好。TESCO is well-known to me even before I came to the UK.It has 6 stores in my hometown Shenyang, capital city of Liaoning Province.The first supermarket I went to since my arrival in London was also a TESCO store.TESCO's Chinese name “Le Gou” means “Happy To Buy”.As you would say, “it does what it says on the tin” by offering a nice shopping environment and products people want to buy.今天晚宴讨论的主题是中国的发展和外资的作用。这是一个很大的题目。中国的发展，我认为这既是过去时，也是进行时，更是将来时。

This dinner is focused on China's development and the role of foreign investment.A big subject for one evening, but I'm sure the discussions will go on long after tonight.中国改革开放32年，借鉴世界各国的发展经验，实现了GDP年均10%左右的增长，创造了世界经济发展史上的奇迹。有的英美学者认为，中国创造了一种全新的发展模式，冠名以“北京共识”，将之与“华盛顿共识”相提并论。虽然“北京共识”这顶“高帽”对我们有些偏大，但它说明国际上的有识之士已经看到，中国成功走出了一条适合自己国情的发展道路。

During the past 32 years of reform and opening-up, China has achieved an average annual GDP growth of close to 10% and the country was transformed.Some British scholars called it the “Beijing Consensus”, which is rather flattering.But we do believe that China has pursued a way of development that fits with its actual conditions.当前，国际金融危机尚未完全消褪，主权债务和失业问题仍困扰着许多国家，但中国率先走出了金融危机的阴影，去年实现了8.7%的经济增长，对世界经济的贡献率超过50%。今年第一季度，中国经济保持了强劲的增长势头，达到11.9%，创下国际金融危机爆发以来最快增速。

China fared relatively well in the latest financial crisis.It achieved 8.7 percent growth last year, contributing over 50% to global economic growth.In the first quarter of this year, China's economy grew by 11.9%.当然，中国今年面临的形势还很复杂，仍然面临许多困难和挑战，我们将以履冰临渊之心，继续实施积极的财政政策和适度宽松的货币政策，并且根据宏观经济中可能出现的新情况、新问题，提高政策的灵活性与针对性，管理好通胀预期；同时，重点加快结构调整、转变发展方式。

Having said that, the Chinese economy is still facing a complex and uncertain situation both internationally and domestically.The challenge this year is to maintain fast growth, manage inflationary expectation and accelerate economic restructuring all at the same time.中国过去、现在的发展，有目共睹，但未来的中国经济前景如何，特别是在可预见的十年、二十年内能否保持增长动力，这点我想不仅大家关心，也是中国政府认真思考的问题。我认为，中国经济发展的空间仍然十分广阔，潜力仍然非常巨大。

The long-term outlook for the Chinese economy is still a highly positive one, thanks in part to the following factors.第一，工业化和城镇化将继续为中国经济发展提供强劲动力。中国的工业化仍处于中期发展阶段。中国的人均GDP只有3000美元左右，产业结构中第二产业比重仍然最大，就业人口集中在第一和第二产业，工业结构大致处于由重工业化阶段向高加工度化阶段逐步推进。因此，作为发展中国家，中国的后发优势依然存在，今后仍将处于经济加速追赶状态。同时，中国正在进行人类历史上规模最大的城镇化。过去30年，4亿多农村人口迁移到了城市，未来20年，这个数字可能还有3亿多。城镇化不单纯是农民进城，它也意味着国民经济增长模式和国民生活方式的重大转变，将持续成为中国经济增长的基本动力。当然，城市飞速发展，城市生活也越来越面临一系列挑战：空间冲突、文化摩擦、资源短缺和环境污染。这正是中国为什么将上海世博会的主题定为“城市，让生活更美好”。中国希望集合世界的智慧，诠释全新的城市生活，勾勒理想城市的蓝图。

First, industrialisation and urbanisation will continue to be powerful engines for China's economic development.China's industrialisation is still at the mid-stage.Over the past 30 years, more than 400 million farmers migrated to the cities.There will be over 300 million more doing so in the next 20 years.第二，消费将成为中国经济增长的新引擎。有人认为，在拉动经济的“三驾马车”中，中国过度依赖出口和投资，而消费严重不足，这种模式是畸形的，因此未来的高增长是不可持续的。我认为，这种看法的结论未免武断。

Second, consumption will become a new driver of economic growth in China.Even before the financial crisis, China had tried very hard to boost domestic demand.实际上，金融危机爆发之前，中国就已多方努力转变经济增长方式，积极扩大内需。试想一下，13亿中国人每人每天只需多花1元人民币，一年就将增加消费4900亿元，直接拉动经济增长1.6个百分点。中国民众并非不具备这种消费实力，中国居民储蓄总额高达20万亿元人民币（约3万亿美元），而是由于我们的消费“开发”得还不够。因此，目前中国政府正在做的，就是通过加快调整国民收入分配结构，逐步提高居民收入在国民收入分配中的比重，加速城市化进程，健全社会保障体系，促进服务产业发展，从而释放民众的消费需求，消除民众的消费顾虑，缔造民众的可持续消费能力，提升民众的消费水平和结构。

Just imagine, if every Chinese spends just 1 Yuan more a day, this would raise economic growth by 1.6 percentage points.去年，中国社会消费品零售总额1.8万亿美元，扣除价格因素实际增长16.9%，创下1986年以来的最高增速。预计今年国内市场规模将达到2万亿美元。我相信，未来中国消费增长的潜力是巨大的，动力是强劲和充沛的，中国经济也有望实现内需和外需协调增长、投资与消费相互促进。

Last year, retail sales in China increased nearly 17%.But consumerism is still in its infancy.The Chinese government is working hard to improve the social security system and increase people's income.中国内需的扩大、消费的增强，无疑对在华的外国企业和世界各国都是福音。在全球化时代，中国的市场是开放的，机遇是共享的，竞争是公平的。

This is good news for companies both in China and Britain.Remember, China became the second largest importer last year after only the U.S.Continued openness of the Chinese market will offer enormous opportunities to Britain and other countries.第三，外资将继续是中国经济发展的重要助推力。在中国经济发展过程中，外国投资无疑一直起到了关键的作用，外资进入中国，带来的不仅是资金，更是带来了全新的管理和技术。中国是吸引外资最多的发展中国家，截至2010年3月，外商对华投资累计设立企业近69万家，实际使用外资超过1万亿美元。2009年中国进出口总值中，外商投资企业进出口总值12174亿美元，占到55.16%。

Thirdly, foreign investment will continue to play a key role in China's economic development.China has been the largest destination for FDI among developing countries for years.By last March, nearly 690,000 foreign invested companies have been set up in China, investing over 1 trillion US dollars.In 2009, foreign-invested companies accounted for 55% of China's total foreign trade.未来相当长一段时间，中国仍将是外国投资者的“风水宝地”。从全球大规模要素转移的历史来看，日本、亚洲“四小龙”、中国陆续成为承接地。目前，尽管中国的要素成本有所抬升，人口结构不像原来那么“年轻”，但综合考虑成本和市场因素，中国仍最具优势，这个“接力棒”仍握在中国的手中。我听说，TESCO正在中国“加速跑”，将投资1亿多英镑，组建新的合资公司，在青岛等地新建三家大型购物中心。这说明他们是很有战略眼光的。For quite a long time to come, China will remain a “land of treasure” for foreign investors.I am told that TESCO will reportedly invest 2 billion pounds in China in the next 5 years.I hope TESCO will be rewarded for its vision and commitment to China.中国政府今后对外资的政策，我个人认为，归纳起来是三条：

With regard to Chinese policies on foreign investment, let me cite the following three basic principles.一是态度上继续欢迎，同时合理引导投资方向。当今世界各国都把节能减排、环境保护，包括绿色经济、低碳经济放到重要地位，中国吸收外资应该为自身的经济发展服务，外资的导向政策也应该符合国家的整体发展方向。我们欢迎高技术、服务业、有利于发挥中国劳动力比较优势的外资，但对过度消耗能源和资源、制造污染的外国投资将拒之门外。

First, China will continue to welcome foreign investors, particularly in high-tech industries, low

carbon economy sectors, and service sectors that can build on its abundant labour resources.It will no longer support new investment into sectors which are excessively energy consuming or polluting.二是政策上不断完善，积极扩大市场准入。面对新形势，中国政府在本月发布了《进一步做好利用外资工作的若干意见》。《意见》明确提出，要扩大开放领域，优化利用外资结构；支持符合条件的外商投资企业在中国境内公开发行股票、发行企业债券和票据等。同样在本月，我们就2010年国家自主创新产品认定工作相关规定在网上公开征求意见，征求意见稿明确，国家自主创新产品认定对在中国境内依法设立的所有企业一视同仁，外国在华企业同样可以申请。这些均是中国进一步优化投资环境的具体行动，受到外企的广泛好评。

Secondly, the Chinese government will continue to expand market access for foreign investors.According to the latest official guideline, eligible foreign companies may apply to list their shares on Chinese stock exchanges and issue corporate bonds and notes in China.All companies-including foreign companies in China will also be treated equally in the designation of products of independent innovation.三是行动上加大努力，切实保护知识产权。又是在这个月，中国政府28个相关部门共同制定了《2010年中国保护知识产权行动计划》，并付诸实施。我们将进一步完善保护知识产权的体制机制、法律系统，为投资者、知识产权的权利人提供更好的保护知识产权的环境，也为创新者和拉动技术进步的力量创造一个更好的运营环境。这不仅有利于外企在中国的发展，也有利于提高中国本土企业乃至提高中国国家核心竞争力。

Thirdly, there will be greater efforts to protect intellectual property rights.This month the 2010 Action Plan on IPR Protection in China was adopted by 28 government departments.总之，中国政府正竭尽所能，为包括英国在内的各国在华企业创造良好的环境，希望你们每个企业的产品都能做到“HAPPY TO SELL”。当然，它需要中国政府的努力，也需要每个企业的努力。

The Chinese government is doing its best to create a balanced and fair environment for all companies in China.I hope all of you will be “Happy To Sell” in China.各位朋友，再过3天，上海世博会就将开幕。世博会是一个经济、科技、人文领域的盛会，对中英经贸和投资合作亦是一个难得的机遇。世博会对中国而言，是中国扩大对外开放、良好投资环境的集中展示，对英国而言，是英国现代和活力、创意和设计的表现窗口。英国馆的设计富有想象，中国人亲切地称它为“蒲公英”。我还了解到，英中贸协将在9月中旬举办世博会英国馆“金融周”活动，通过上海主会场以及设在香港、深圳、成都、北京的各分会场向中国金融企业介绍最新的技术和丰富的经验。我相信，中英双方通过世博会这一平台，完全可以寻求新的商机，挖掘新的增长点，进一步扩大双边经贸和投资合作。

In just 3 days the World Expo will open in Shanghai.This will provide a rare opportunity for China and the UK to demonstrate there respective assets in trade and investment.The UK Pavilion has an imaginative design and is affectionately known as “dandelion” by the Chinese.I understand that there will also be a rich programme of business and cultural events during the Expo.I hope that through the Expo, China and UK will be able to seek new business opportunities, explore new areas of growth and further expand trade and investment cooperation.4月30日中午，我将在使馆举行世博会招待会，希望在座的各位如有时间莅临出席，共同观看世博会开幕式盛况。

At noon on the 30th April, I will host a reception at the embassy to mark the opening of the Expo.Your presence will be more than welcome.If any of you would like to join, do let my colleagues know.Hope to see you there.谢谢！

Thank you.

第三篇：驻英国大使刘晓明在英国剑桥大学的演讲--中英文对照

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 22 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.原文链接：http://

第四篇：驻英大使在筷子俱乐部的演讲

中国驻英国大使刘晓明在英国筷子俱乐部的演讲

2010年10月19日，伦敦皇家学会

Speech by H.E.Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the Chopsticks Club October 2010, Royal Society, London

女士们，先生们，朋友们：

Ms H-J Colston, Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends from the Chopsticks Club, 我和我夫人很高兴首次参加筷子俱乐部的活动。童海珍主席，你刚赴北京参加了“记忆中国，难忘母校”活动，欢迎你满载美好的记忆归来。

It is a great pleasure for me and my wife to attend our first event with the Chopsticks Club.I know Ms Colston has just been invited to Beijing as a representative of the British students who studied in China.I hope she had an enjoyable visit.我今年初来到英国不久，就听说有“筷子俱乐部”这么别具一格的民间组织，在推崇中华美食，宣传中国文化，促进中英了解，因此，一直期待着有时间与大家见面交流。我也特别喜欢“筷子俱乐部”这个可谓“形神兼备”的名字：一是俱乐部活动形式上多借用聚餐安排演讲和交流；二是筷子作为餐具，尽管平常简单，但许多学者认为这是东方智慧的体现。

I got to know the “Chopsticks Club” soon after arriving in London.It is a unique non-governmental organisation committed to promoting Chinese food and culture in Britain and increasing mutual understanding between the two countries.And I have been looking forward to this opportunity to meet you.I like the name of your club, as “Chopsticks” for us are much more than just something we use everyday for eating.I was glad to know that you have a good tradition of networking over delicious food, as chopsticks are also believed by many scholars to embody oriental wisdom.我今天的演讲就想从筷子谈起。首先，我认为筷子是具有中国特色的一种餐具，是历史的选择和文化的反映。

Let me start my speech with the origin of chopsticks.关于筷子的起源，史无明确记载，只有各种传说或推测。文献中最早提到筷子的使用者是三千多年前的商纣王，当时他使用“象牙箸”。我个人比较倾向这么一种说法，中国的先民最初以树枝或细竹从陶锅中挟取热食，慢慢筷子就产生了。这情形就仿佛我们今天吃四川火锅，徒手不能，刀叉也不便，只能是借助筷子帮忙。

One story has it that King Zhou of the Shang Dynasty over 3,000 years ago was the first user of chopsticks, which were made of ivories.Personally, I tend to believe that chopsticks came about when ancient Chinese used tree branches or thin bamboo splits to pick up hot food from ceramic pots.Those of you who tried Sichuan hotpot would know that you could never take food from the hotpot with hand or a knife and fork;chopsticks seem to be the only practical choice.三千多年来，中国人为什么保留了使用筷子的习惯，我认为这与中国长期的农耕文明和饮食结构有关。中国人的饮食一直以谷物等种植物为主，即使食肉，也一直按孔子所说：“食不厌精，脍不厌细。”因此，餐桌上一双细细的筷子足矣。可见，使用筷子是中国的经济、历史和文化等多种因素决定的。

The 3,000-year tradition of using chopsticks has a lot to do with our farming culture.This meant that our diet has included grain as its mainstay, with meat being sliced or shredded.As Confucius said, “Eat no rice except when it is the finest and no meat except when finely minced”.So it seems that economic, historical and cultural factors have all contributed to the continued use of chopsticks.我由此想起有这么一句听来富有哲理的话，这个世界上没有什么是最好的，只有适合自己的才是最好的。筷子是这样，社会制度、经济发展模式也是这样。

I remember a saying that makes sense to me: “Nothing is better than what suits one best.” Apart from chopsticks, this may well apply to other things, such as a country’s social system or model of economic growth.中国的社会制度是中国近代历史发展的必然结果,是中国人民的历史选择,也是中国对人类文明多样性所作的贡献。

The current social system in China, for example, came about as a natural outcome of the historical evolution in China and the choice of the Chinese people.It is also a contribution China has made to the diversity of human society.中国的经济发展模式，则是中国人民根据人口多、底子薄的国情，“摸着石头过河”，不断探索开辟出来的一条新型发展道路。大家可能听说过邓小平先生的名言：“实践是检验真理的唯一标准。”

China’s economic model, on the other hand, has been developed through experience.As Deng Xiaoping put it, “crossing the river by feeling for the stones”.For a country like China, with a large population and weak foundations, it has been a challenging task.You may have also heard another famous quote of Deng Xiaoping: “Practice is the only criterion for truth”.改革开放32年来，中国政治稳定、经济发展、文化繁荣、社会进步，这就从实践上充分证明了中国的社会制度、经济发展模式是行之有效的，符合中国的国情，有利中国的发展。

In the 32 years of reform and opening-up, China has achieved political stability, economic growth, cultural diversity and social progress.This has proved that the Chinese social system and economic model are well-suited to China’s national conditions and effective in meeting the aspirations of the Chinese people.谈到中国的发展，我最近一直与英国朋友们说，要全面看待和了解中国。比如，在经济上，不能仅看到中国已成为世界第二大经济体，中国东部沿海地区一派繁荣景象，也要看到中国仍是一个发展中国家，人均GDP只有3700美元左右，相当于英国的1/10，区域和城乡发展还很不平衡。

I have been telling my British friends that to gain a balanced understanding of China’s development, one needs to view China from different perspectives.Take China’s economy as an example;many tend to see China as the second largest economy in the world, as they pay more attention to the richer coastal areas in the east and fail to recognise the slower development in the larger rural areas and regions.Our per capita GDP was merely 3,700 US dollars in 2009, one tenth that of the UK.我曾经在处于中国大西北的甘肃省担任省长助理，所以我经常以甘肃为例，说明中国西部地区经济仍欠发达，不少地方人畜饮水都很困难。最近，甘肃的朋友碰到我开玩笑说：“刘大使，你能不能别再拿我们当典型了？”我对他们说：我这是给你们做广告啊！现在英国许多民众都知道了甘肃，知道你们那里自然条件恶劣，干旱少雨，但是你们发展经济、促进民生、保护文化的成绩非常显著，而且发展潜力很大，很多英国人现在都很想去甘肃看一看。

I used to work in China’s north-western province of Gansu as Assistant Governor.So I often use Gansu’s example to illustrate how much less developed western China is, with even access to drinking water being a problem for humans and animals sometimes.My friends in Gansu are now asking me not to use them as an example of poverty, but I’ve told them they should thank me for the free advertising.A lot of people in Britain now know about Gansu’s tough natural conditions and lack of rain.But they are also learning about what is being done to grow the economy, improve people’s livelihood whilst preserving their culture, to the point that many people are now very keen to visit Gansu.我想说的第二点是，筷子与刀叉并非水火不容，只是代表着两种不同的文化。

Chopsticks and knives and forks, rather than being incompatible, are just symbols of two different cultures.为什么西方人使用刀叉吃饭呢？这个问题我并没有考证过。但是直觉告诉我，当你面对盘子里的一大块牛排时，筷子尽管不能说完全没用，但肯定比不上使用刀叉的那份优雅。这是由于中西方饮食结构、食物制作方法不同，因而体现在餐具上的区别。但无论使用何种餐具，都不会妨碍我们享用本民族的美食。广而言之，只要东西方国家根据自身国情选择政治制度和经济模式，也就不会妨碍我们享用发展的盛宴。

Although I have not done any research on why Westerners use knives and forks, experience has taught me that if you have a large piece of steak in front of you, you had better use knife and fork, which would be much more elegant and effective than chopsticks.This is a reflection of our different ways of cooking and dietary structure.In a broader context, whatever political systems and economic models countries adopt, as long as the systems and models serve them well, they would be able to enjoy the feast of development.中国的社会制度、经济发展模式与西方不同，这是不争的事实，但并不影响中、西方的和平共存、共享繁荣。正如阳光因七色而斑斓，世界因多样而美丽。从人类历史上看，正是不同文明之间的相互接触和吸纳，才导致了新观念的萌芽，才产生了新思想的火花，才孕育了人类文明今天的成果。

China has a different social system and economic model from the West.But this does not mean that China and the West are not capable of living in peace with each other and sharing prosperity.Sunshine is made up of seven colours, and our world is beautiful for its diversity.Throughout history, dialogue and mutual learning between civilisations have always been a source of new ideas and progress.第三点，既会用筷子，又会用刀叉，世界将会更加和谐。

我高兴地看到，今天，到中餐馆就餐并使用筷子的外国人越来越多，同时许多中国人拿起刀叉吃顿西餐也轻松平常。中国古训说，“民以食为天”。人类学家、美籍华人张光直先生亦曾直言：“达到一个文化核心的最佳途径之一就是通过它的肚子”。如果在餐具和饮食方面中西方能够彼此接受和喜爱，我们有什么理由不处理好中西方关系呢？

I noticed with pleasure that more and more foreigners are eating in Chinese restaurants with chopsticks.And many Chinese now seem to be at ease using knife and fork.As an ancient Chinese saying goes, “Food is the paramount want of the people”.Mr Zhang Guangzhi, a Chinese American anthropologist, pointed out that “one of the best channels to reach the heart of a culture is through its stomach”.So when every Chinese is able to use a knife and fork, and every Westerner can use chopsticks, our world will be a better place.处理好中西方关系，相互了解和尊重是关键。我一直认为，中国对西方的了解比西方对中国的了解，要多得多。这主要是因为，近现代一百多年来，中国一直在虚心地学习西方。今天，中国的孩子从小学一年级开始就学习英文。而西方有些人总是丢不掉“文明优越论”，总认为自己的政治、经济、社会制度和文化高人一等，视自己的价值观为普世价值观，总想把别人的文化变成自己的“亚文化”。他们不愿也不想正视中国的变化，对中国的发展和进步总是感到不适应、不舒服，总想把这种情绪发泄出来，不断给中国制造困难和麻烦，唯恐中国不乱。我确信，这些人不代表西方社会的主流，他们阻止不了东西方相互学习、共谋发展的大趋势，更阻挡不了中国人民前进的步伐。

Mutual understanding and mutual respect are the key to a better East-West relationship, and my impression is that China knows more about the West than the other way round.This is because China has been learning from the West for over a century.Today Chinese children start to learn English in the first year at primary school.Some people in the West, on the other hand, have been preoccupied by a sense of cultural superiority, believing that the West has the best political, economic, social and cultural system.They also tend to regard their own values as universal, expecting others to adapt their cultures according to Western culture.Some people are reluctant to see the changes in China and feel uneasy about the development and progress of China.Some go so far as to attempt to create problems or even chaos for China.I’m sure they do not represent the mainstream in the West.They can in no way prevent China and the West from learning from each other and engaging each other in the general trend of common development.Nor can they obstruct the Chinese people’s progress.我认为，实现文明和平共存、共同进步，需要承认不同文明的平等地位，要以开放、包容的态度对待其他文明，要相互理解、相互尊重和相互学习。因此，中国主张“和而不同”，主张“求同存异”，主张“取长补短”，主张“和谐世界”。和谐世界，这是充满东方智慧的词汇，同时这也是最符合世界根本利益的思想。

I believe that peaceful coexistence between cultures requires a sense of equality and an open and accommodating approach based on mutual understanding and respect.That is why China stands for the principles of “harmony but not uniformity”, “seeking common ground and putting aside differences” and “drawing on the strong points of others to make up for one’s weak points”.This is also why China stands for building a harmonious world.We believe this term of harmony is full of oriental wisdom and best serves the fundamental interests of our world.朋友们，Dear friends, 我来英国后，曾对在英华人华侨说，英国的中餐在欧洲做得最为地道。其实，我还有后面半句话没有说，那就是，英国人用筷子在欧洲也最为熟练。我发现，在中餐馆里，很少有英国人用刀叉的，都是“入乡随俗”，而且“驾轻就熟”。

I told the Chinese community here that the UK has the best Chinese food in Europe.And I must add that the British are probably best at using chopsticks in Europe as well, as I have discovered that people here seldom use knives and forks when eating in a Chinese restaurant.中英关系是当今世界很重要的一组大国关系，我有时认为，中英关系就好比一双筷子。When it comes to describing the China-UK relationship, I think we can also use the chopsticks analogy.第一，筷子是没有长短、不分左右的，中英关系也是平等的。中英是合作伙伴，既然是伙伴，两国关系就应当建立在互相尊重、平等对话的基础上，就应当加强战略互信，妥善处理分歧。

Firstly, the two chopsticks are of equal length, just as China and the UK are equals in our relationship.This means that we should hold dialogues on an equal footing and with mutual respect, enhance mutual trust on strategic issues and properly handle differences.第二，筷子使用起来讲究协调，配合，中英关系也需要加强合作。今天的中英关系，早已超出了双边范畴，具有全球性和战略性。中英关系要想发展得好，双方一方面要加强在双边经济、教育、文化等各领域的务实合作，扩大利益基础，造福两国人民，另一方面应当在国际事务中携手合作，同舟共济，共同致力于促进世界的和平、稳定和繁荣。Secondly, just as it takes coordination of your fingers to use chopsticks properly;it takes cooperation for our relationship to grow stronger.Our relations have gone beyond being bilateral and become more global and strategic.A better relationship also calls for strengthened cooperation in areas such as the economy, education and culture, along with wider common interests in international affairs and a shared commitment to world peace, stability and prosperity.第三，筷子不只是用来夹食物的，关键是要把食物提起来送到嘴里，中英关系也不能满足于现状，要不断提升发展。过去十多年，中英关系取得了长足发展，两国建立了全面战略伙伴关系。今年5月英国联合政府执政以后，致力于发展“更紧密的英中关系”。中方也高度重视发展中英关系，愿与英方共同努力，推动中英关系朝着友好合作、互利共赢的方向不断迈进。下个月，卡梅伦首相即将对中国进行首次正式访问，这是中英关系发展的一个重要机遇，必将对双边关系起到进一步提升作用。

Thirdly, the most important function of chopsticks is not only to pick up food, but to bring food to your mouth.Similarly, we should seek to upgrade our relations instead of resting on past progress.China-UK relations have come a long way in the past decade and a comprehensive strategic partnership has been established.Since the British coalition government took office in May, it has been committed to developing “closer engagement” with China.We in China also give the same priority to our relations with the UK to ensure we achieve friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation.Prime Minister David Cameron’s first official visit to China next month will be an important opportunity for elevating China-UK relations to a new high.We will work closely with the British colleagues to make the visit a great success.朋友们，Dear friends, 今天是星期二，在 1993年的一个星期二，一个名叫“中国星期二”的团体在杜伦大学成立了，当时成员只有数十人。今天，“中国星期二”有了新的名字——“筷子俱乐部”，其注册会员也增加到500多人。借此机会，我要祝贺筷子俱乐部17岁生日快乐！我也衷心地希望“筷子俱乐部”不断成长，在促进中英了解和友谊方面发挥更大作用。

It is Tuesday today and it was on a Tuesday in 1993 that a group called “China Tuesdays” was founded with several dozens members.Today with a new name “Chopsticks Club”, the membership has increased to more than 500.So, may I take this opportunity to congratulate the “Chopsticks Club” on its 17th birthday.And I wish you continued growth in strength and hope you will contribute more to the mutual understanding and friendship between our two countries!谢谢大家。Thank you.

第五篇：驻英国大使刘晓明在中国银行伦敦分行暨中国银行

驻英国大使刘晓明在中国银行伦敦分行暨中国银行（英国）有限公司迁址仪式上的致辞 2010年9月17日

Speech by H.E.Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the Launching Ceremony of the New Office of Bank of China London Branch and Bank of China(UK)Ltd 17 September, 2010

尊敬的中国银行副行长岳毅先生，中国银行伦敦分行总经理、中国银行（英国）公司执行总裁葛奇先生，英格兰银行市场执行理事保罗·费舍尔（PAUL FISHER）先生，女士们、先生们：

Vice President Yue Yi, Mr Kenneth Ge, Mr Paul Fisher, Executive Director for Markets of Bank of England, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen，首先，我祝贺中国银行伦敦分行暨中国银行（英国）有限公司乔迁之喜。

May I warmly congratulate Bank of China London Branch and Bank of China(UK)Limited on the launch of their new office.这是我到任半年以来第二次出席中资机构的乔迁仪式。这既表明中国企业在英国不断发展，也预示着将有更多的中国企业来英投资兴业。据英国贸易投资署最新发表的报告，去年中国对英投资有74项，居各国对英投资排名的第六位；同时，据伦敦投资局的统计，去年中国有24家公司在伦敦新投资或扩资，居各国第二位。

This is the second such event I attended during my six months in London.The last one was the relocation of the CCPIT London Office early July.In fact, there has been quite some good news about Chinese businesses in the UK recently.A latest UKTI report ranks China as the 6th largest investor in the UK last year with investments in 74 projects.According to Think London, China was the second largest new investor in London, with 24 companies opened or expanded in London last year.By the end of last year, FDI from China in the UK reached 620 million US dollars.就金融企业而言，目前，中国在英国有三家分行（中国银行、建设银行和中国工商银行）、一家子行和多家代表处。我听说，中国农业银行也正在积极筹备将伦敦代表处升格为分行。这些表明，中国机构和企业重视英国市场和伦敦金融中心的地位，看中英国优良的投资发展环境。我期待着今后收到更多中资企业成立、迁址仪式的邀请，也非常乐意到场祝贺。

In the financial sector, Chinese banks have set up three branches(Bank of China, Construction Bank of China and Industrial & Commercial Bank of China), one subsidiary and quite a few offices in the UK.I heard that the Agricultural Bank of China are also planning to upgrade its London Office to a branch.This shows that Chinese businesses are increasingly taking the UK market as a big priority and are seeking to leverage London's status as a financial centre to expand their UK and European business.I'm sure there will be more occasions like today and I will be happy to attend.中国银行伦敦分行于1929年设立，是中国银行业在海外设立的第一家分支机构。历经八十余载风雨，今天的中国银行伦敦分行依旧焕发着青春、充满着朝气：

The Bank of China London Branch, which was set up in 1929, was the first overseas branch of a Chinese bank.81 years on, this branch is brimming with vigor and vitality.一是规模不断扩大。分行先后在伦敦金融城以及伦敦唐人街、曼彻斯特、格拉斯哥和伯明翰等地设立了营业部门，2007年又成功建立中国银行（英国）有限公司。

First, it has set up offices in the City, London China Town, and in Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham.Its UK subsidiary-Bank of China(UK)Limited, in particular, has won it access to the EU market.二是客户日益多元。分行积极支持中国企业来英国投资发展，并为英国企业到中国投资提供融资和贷款。

Secondly, it has built a diverse customers' base.The London Branch has cultivated the custom of local Chinese communities and businesses by actively supporting them in their UK ventures with financial facilities.三是员工日益本土化和国际化。分行包容的企业文化和良好的发展前景吸引了许多英国当地人才。目前员工数量超过200名，其中当地人占90%，且许多从事中高层管理工作。

Thirdly, its work force is increasingly local and international.Local professional have been attracted by its inclusive culture and good prospects.90% of the over 200 employees are British, of whom many are mid-level or senior managers.四是业绩持续上升。当国际金融危机来袭时，中国银行伦敦分行凭借稳健的经营策略、几乎为零的不良资产率和充足的流动性，逆市上扬，既扩大了资本金，实现了收购兼并，又获得了良好业绩。

Fourthly, it enjoys expanding business.With a solid business strategy, a nearly zero non-performing loans ratio and abundant liquidity, it survived the financial crisis well with more equity and a successful acquisition.今天中国银行伦敦分行迁址，这是它发展进程中的一个新里程碑。希望分行不断提高管理水平，提升服务质量，扩大客户范围，吸纳优秀人才，创造更多佳绩。

Today marks a new milestone in the history of the Bank of China London Branch, as it moves into its spacious, well-furnished new office in the centre of the City.I hope that along with this improvement in hardware will come even better services, higher quality management, more customers, a larger talent pool and higher profits.最后，我祝中国银行伦敦分行暨中国银行（英国）有限公司兴旺发达，在促进中英两国经贸、金融合作方面发挥更大作用。

To conclude, I wish the Bank of China London Branch and Bank of China(UK)Limited greater success and a bigger role in China-UK trade and financial cooperation.谢谢！

Thank you.