我深深愛著的祖國——?dú)v經(jīng)磨難而又自強(qiáng)不息。
My beloved motherland is a country that stood numerous vicissitudes but never gave up.
我年輕時(shí)曾長期工作在中國的西北地區(qū)。在那浩瀚的沙漠中，生長著一種稀有的樹種，叫胡楊。它扎根地下５０多米，抗干旱、斗風(fēng)沙、耐鹽堿，生命力極其頑強(qiáng)。它“生而一千年不死，死而一千年不倒，倒而一千年不朽”，世人稱為英雄樹。我非常喜歡胡楊，它是中華民族堅(jiān)韌不拔精神的象征。
Earlier in my career, I worked in northwest China for many years. There, in the boundless desert, grows a rare variety of tree called euphrates poplar. Rooted over 50 meters down the ground, they thrive in hostile environments, defying droughts, sandstorms and salinization. They are known as the "hero tree", because a euphrates poplar can live for a thousand years. Even after it dies, it stands upright for a thousand years, and even after it falls, it stays intact for another thousand years. I like euphrates poplar because they symbolize the resilience of the Chinese nation.
千百年來，中華民族一次次戰(zhàn)勝了天災(zāi)人禍，渡過了急流險(xiǎn)灘，昂首挺胸地走到今天。深重的災(zāi)難，鑄就了她百折不撓、自強(qiáng)不息的品格。中華民族的歷史證明了一個(gè)真理：一個(gè)民族在災(zāi)難中失去的，必將從民族的進(jìn)步中得到補(bǔ)償。
Over the millennia, the Chinese nation has weathered numerous disasters, both natural and man-made, surmounted all kinds of difficulties and challenges, and made her way to where she proudly stands today. The long sufferings have only made her a nation of fortitude and perseverance. The experience of the Chinese nation attests to a truth: what a nation loses in times of disaster will be made up for by her progress.
此時(shí)此刻，我不禁想起在汶川地震災(zāi)區(qū)的親身經(jīng)歷。去年５月，四川汶川發(fā)生震驚世界的特大地震，北川中學(xué)被夷為平地，孩子傷亡慘重?？墒牵瑫r(shí)隔１０天，當(dāng)我第二次來到這里時(shí)，鄉(xiāng)親們已在廢墟上搭起了板房教室，校園里又回蕩著孩子們朗朗的讀書聲。當(dāng)時(shí)我在黑板上，給同學(xué)們寫下了“多難興邦”幾個(gè)字。地震發(fā)生以來，我７次到汶川災(zāi)區(qū)，碰到這樣感人的事跡不勝枚舉。我為我們中華民族這種愈挫愈奮的精神深深感動(dòng)。這種偉大的精神，正是我們的民族飽經(jīng)憂患而愈益堅(jiān)強(qiáng)、生生不息的力量源泉。
I am reminded of the experience that I had in Wenchuan, Sichuan Province after the devastating earthquake there last May. That earthquake shocked the whole world. It flattened Beichuan Middle School and claimed many young lives. But only 10 days after the earthquake, when I went there for the second time, I had before my eyes new classrooms built on debris by local villagers with planks. Once again, the campus echoed with the sound of students reading aloud. I wrote down 4 Chinese characters on the blackboard, meaning "A country will emerge stronger from adversities." I have been to Wenchuan seven times since the earthquake and witnessed countless touching scenes like this. I am deeply moved by the unyielding spirit of my people. This great national spirit is the source of strength which has enabled the Chinese nation to emerge from all the hardships stronger than before.
經(jīng)過半個(gè)多世紀(jì)的艱苦奮斗，中國有了比較大的發(fā)展，經(jīng)濟(jì)總量躍居世界前列，但我們?nèi)匀皇且粋€(gè)發(fā)展中國家，同發(fā)達(dá)國家相比還有很大的差距。人口多，底子薄，發(fā)展不平衡，這種基本國情還沒有從根本上得到改變。中國的人均ＧＤＰ水平，排在世界１００位之后，僅為英國的１／１６左右。到過中國旅游的朋友，你們所看到的城市是現(xiàn)代的，而我們的農(nóng)村還比較落后。
With hard work over the past half century and more, China has achieved great progress. Its total economic output is now one of the largest in the world. However, we remain a developing country and we are keenly aware of the big gap that we have with the developed countries. There has been no fundamental change in our basic national condition: a big population, weak economic foundation and uneven development. China's per capita GDP ranks behind 100 countries in the world and is only about 1/18 that of Britain. Those of you who have been to China as tourists must have seen the modern cities, but our rural areas are still quite backward.
到本世紀(jì)中葉，中國要基本實(shí)現(xiàn)現(xiàn)代化，面臨三大歷史任務(wù)：既要努力實(shí)現(xiàn)歐洲早已完成的工業(yè)化，又要追趕新科技革命的浪潮；既要不斷提高經(jīng)濟(jì)發(fā)展水平，又要實(shí)現(xiàn)社會(huì)公平正義；既要實(shí)現(xiàn)國內(nèi)的可持續(xù)發(fā)展，又要承擔(dān)相應(yīng)的國際責(zé)任。中國要趕上發(fā)達(dá)國家水平，還有很長很長的路要走，還會(huì)遇到許多艱難險(xiǎn)阻。但是，任何困難都阻擋不住中國人民前進(jìn)的步伐，只要我們堅(jiān)持不懈地努力奮斗，中國現(xiàn)代化的目標(biāo)就一定能夠?qū)崿F(xiàn)。
To basically achieve modernization by the middle of this century, we must accomplish three major tasks: first, achieve industrialization, which Europe has long completed, while keeping abreast of the latest trends of the scientific and technological revolution; second, promote economic growth while ensuring social equity and justice; and third, pursue sustainable development at home while accepting our share of international responsibilities. The journey ahead will be long and arduous, but no amount of difficulty will stop the Chinese people from marching forward. Through persistent efforts, we will reach our goal.
我深深愛著的祖國——珍視傳統(tǒng)而又開放兼容。
My beloved motherland is a country that values her traditions while opening her arms to the outside world.
中華傳統(tǒng)文化底蘊(yùn)深厚、博大精深?！昂汀痹谥袊糯鷼v被奉為價(jià)值，是中華文化的精髓。中國古老的經(jīng)典——《尚書》就提出“百姓昭明，協(xié)和萬邦”的理想，主張人民和睦相處，國家友好往來。
The traditional Chinese culture is rich, extensive and profound. Harmony, the supreme value cherished in ancient China, lies at the heart of the Chinese culture. The Book of History, an ancient classic in China for example, advocates amity among people and friendly exchanges among nations.
“和為貴”的文化傳統(tǒng)，哺育了中華民族寬廣博大的胸懷。我們的民族，既能像大地承載萬物一樣，寬厚包容；又能像蒼天剛健運(yùn)行一樣，彰顯正義。
The Chinese cultural tradition values peace as the most precious. This has nurtured the broad mind of the Chinese nation. The Chinese nation is generous and tolerant, just as Mother Earth cares for all living things. She is in constant pursuit of justice, just as the eternal movement of the Universe.
１５世紀(jì)，中國航海家鄭和七下西洋，到過三十幾個(gè)國家。他帶去了中國的茶葉、絲綢、瓷器，還幫助沿途有的國家剿滅海盜，真正做到了播仁愛于友邦。
In the 15th century, the famous Chinese navigator Zheng He led seven maritime expeditions to the Western Seas and reached over 30countries. He took with him Chinese tea, silk and porcelain and helped local people fight pirates as he sailed along. He was truly a messenger of love and friendship.
國強(qiáng)必霸，不適合中國。稱霸，既有悖于我們的文化傳統(tǒng)，也違背中國人民意志。中國的發(fā)展不損害任何人，也不威脅任何人。中國要做和平的大國、學(xué)習(xí)的大國、合作的大國，致力于建設(shè)一個(gè)和諧的世界。
The argument that a big power is bound to seek hegemony does not apply to China. Seeking hegemony goes against China's cultural tradition as well as the will of the Chinese people. China's development harms no one and threatens no one. We shall be a peace-loving country, a country that is eager to learn from and cooperate with others. We are committed to building a harmonious world.
不同國家、不同民族的文化，需要相互尊重、相互包容和相互學(xué)習(xí)。今天的中國，有３億人在學(xué)英語，有１００多萬青年人在國外留學(xué)。我們的電視、廣播、出版等新聞傳媒，天天都在介紹世界各地的文化藝術(shù)。正因?yàn)槲覀兩朴谠诮涣髦袑W(xué)習(xí)，在借鑒中收獲，才有今天中國的繁榮和進(jìn)步。
Different countries and nations need to respect, tolerate and learn from each other's culture. Today, 300 million Chinese are learning English and over one million of our young people are studying abroad. The cultures and arts of various parts of the world are featured daily on China's television, radio and print media. Had we not learned from others through exchanges and enriched ourselves by drawing on others' experience, we would not have enjoyed today's prosperity and progress.
進(jìn)入２１世紀(jì)，經(jīng)濟(jì)全球化、信息網(wǎng)絡(luò)化，已經(jīng)把世界連成一體，文化的發(fā)展將不再是各自封閉的，而是在相互影響中多元共存。一個(gè)國家、一個(gè)民族對人類文化貢獻(xiàn)的大小，越來越取決于她吸收外來文化的能力和自我更新的能力。中國將永遠(yuǎn)堅(jiān)持開放兼容的方針，既珍視傳統(tǒng)，又博采眾長，用文明的方式、和諧的方式實(shí)現(xiàn)經(jīng)濟(jì)繁榮和社會(huì)進(jìn)步。
In the 21st century, economic globalization and the information network have linked us all together. Different cultures live together and influence each other. No culture can flourish in isolation. How much a country or a nation contributes to the culture of humanity is increasingly determined by her ability to absorb foreign cultures and renew herself. That is why China will remain open and receptive, value her own traditions while drawing on others' successful experience, and achieve economic prosperity and social progress in a civilized and harmonious way.
女士們，先生們！
Ladies and Gentlemen,
我之所以強(qiáng)調(diào)用發(fā)展的眼光看中國，就是因?yàn)槭澜缭谧?，中國也在變。如今的中國，早已不是一百年前封閉落后的舊中國，也不是３０年前貧窮僵化的中國。經(jīng)過改革開放，中國的面貌已煥然一新。北京奧運(yùn)會(huì)向世界展示的，就是這樣一個(gè)古老、多彩和現(xiàn)代的中國。我希望朋友們，多到中國走一走、看一看，了解今天的中國人究竟在想什么、做什么、關(guān)心什么。這樣，有助于你們認(rèn)識一個(gè)真實(shí)的、不斷發(fā)展變化著的中國，也有助于你們了解中國是如何應(yīng)對當(dāng)前這場全球性金融危機(jī)的。
I stress the importance of seeing China in the light of her development, because the world is changing and China is changing. China is no longer the closed and backward society it was 100 years ago, or the poor and ossified society 30 years ago. Thanks to reform and opening-up, China has taken on a new look. What the Beijing Olympic Games showcased is a colorful China, both ancient and modern. I therefore encourage you to visit China more often and see more places there. This way, you will better understand what the Chinese people are thinking and doing, and what they are interested in. You will get to know the true China, a country constantly developing and changing. You will also better appreciate how China has been tackling the ongoing global financial crisis.
在這場前所未有的世界金融危機(jī)中，中國和包括英國在內(nèi)的歐洲都受到嚴(yán)重沖擊。現(xiàn)在危機(jī)尚未見底，由此可能帶來的各種嚴(yán)重后果還難以預(yù)料。合作應(yīng)對、共渡難關(guān)，是我們的首要任務(wù)。
This unprecedented financial crisis has inflicted a severe impact on both China and Britain as well as other European countries. The crisis has not yet hit the bottom, and it is hard to predict what further damage it may cause. To work together and tide over the difficulties has become our top priority.
我認(rèn)為，應(yīng)對全球性危機(jī)，需要增進(jìn)合作。有多大程度的相互信任，就可能有多大程度的合作。中國政府主張：第一，要首先辦好各國自己的事情，不把麻煩推給別人；第二，要精誠合作，不搞以鄰為壑；第三，要標(biāo)本兼治，不能頭疼醫(yī)頭、腳疼醫(yī)腳。我在達(dá)沃斯會(huì)議上已重申，應(yīng)該對國際貨幣金融體系進(jìn)行必要的改革，建立公平、公正、包容、有序的國際金融新秩序，努力營造有利于全球經(jīng)濟(jì)發(fā)展的制度環(huán)境。
I believe that closer cooperation is needed to meet the global crisis, and the level of cooperation hinges upon the level of mutual trust. The Chinese Government maintains that countries should: first and foremost, run their own affairs well and refrain from shifting troubles onto others; second, carry out cooperation with full sincerity and avoid pursuing one's own interests at the expense of others; and third, address both the symptoms and the root cause of the problem. A palliative approach will not work. We should not treat only the head when the head aches, and the foot when the foot hurts. As I reiterated at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, necessary reform of the international monetary and financial systems should be carried out to establish a new international financial order that is fair, equitable, inclusive and well-managed. We should create an institutional environment conducive to global economic growth.