年輕一代與中國力量

★This is my first time traveling to China, and I'm excited to see this majestic country. Here, in Shanghai, we see the growth that has caught the attention of the world -- the soaring skyscrapers, the bustling streets and entrepreneurial activity. And just as I'm impressed by these signs of China's journey to the 21st century, I'm eager to see those ancient places that speak to us from China's distant past. Truly, this is a nation that encompasses both a rich history and a belief in the promise of the future.

這是我首次訪問中國,看到你們壯麗的國家,我感到很興奮。在上海,我們看到了全球矚目的發展——高聳的大廈、繁忙的街道、創業的動態。這些都是中國步入21世紀的跡象,讓我感到贊嘆。同時,我也期盼看到向我們展現中國悠久歷史的古跡。的確,這是一個既有豐富的歷史,又對未來的希望充滿信心的國家。

★In 1979, trade between the United States and China stood at roughly $5 billion -- today it tops over $400 billion each year. The commerce affects our people's lives in so many ways. America imports from China many of the computer parts we use, the clothes we wear; and we export to China machinery that helps power your industry. This trade could create even more jobs on both sides of the Pacific, while allowing our people to enjoy a better quality of life. And as demand becomes more balanced, it can lead to even broader prosperity.

1979年,美中貿易額約為50億美元,今天,年度貿易額已經超過4000億美元。貿易在許多方面影響著兩國人民的生活,美國電腦中的許多元件以及我們身穿的服裝都是從中國進口的,我們向中國出口你們的工業需要的機器。這種貿易可以在太平洋兩岸創造更多的就業機會,讓我們的人民過上質量更高的生活。隨著需求趨于平衡,繁榮的范圍將進一步擴大。

★And in 1979, the connections among our people were limited. Today, the second highest number of foreign students in the United States come from China, and we've seen a 50 percent increase in the study of Chinese among our own students. There are nearly 200 “friendship cities” drawing our communities together. American and Chinese scientists cooperate on new research and discovery.

1979年,我們兩國人民的聯系十分有限。今天,中國留學生在美國的人數名列第二,而在美國學生中,學中文的人數增加了50%。我們兩國有近200個友好城市,把我們的社區連接在一起。美中科學家合作進行新的研究與發現。

★It is no coincidence that the relationship between our countries has accompanied a period of positive change. China has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty -- an accomplishment unparalleled in human history -- while playing a larger role in global events. And the United States has seen our economy grow along with the standard of living enjoyed by our people, while bringing the Cold War to a successful conclusion.

我們兩國之間的關系相伴著一個積極變化的時期,這不是偶然的。中國實現了億萬人民脫貧,這一成就史無前例,同時,中國在全球問題中也在發揮更大的作用。美國在促使冷戰順利結束的同時,經濟也取得了增長,人民的生活水平也得到提高。

★There is a Chinese proverb:“Consider the past, and you shall know the future.” Surely, we have known setbacks and challenges over the last 30 years. Our relationship has not been without disagreement and difficulty.But the notion that we must be adversaries is not predestined -- not when we consider the past. Indeed, because of our cooperation, both the United States and China are more

prosperous and more secure.We have seen what is possible when we build upon our mutual interests, and engage on the basis of mutual respect.

中國有句名言:“溫故而知新。”當然,過去30年中我們也曾遇到挫折和挑戰,我們的關系不是沒有分歧和困難。但是,“我們必然是對手”的概念并非是注定不變的——回顧過去不會是這樣。由于我們的合作,美中兩國都更加繁榮、更加安全。我們已經看到我們本著共同的利益和相互的尊重去努力創造所能取得的成果。

★Looking around at this magnificent city -- and looking around this room -- I do believe that our nations hold something important in common, and that is a belief in the future. Neither the United States nor China is content to rest on our achievements.For while China is an ancient nation, you are also clearly looking ahead with confidence, ambition, and a commitment to see that tomorrow's generation can do better than today's.

環顧一下這座偉大的城市——環顧一下這個大廳——我確信我們兩個國家有一個很重要的共同點,那就是我們對未來的信念。美國和中國都不想滿足于已取得的成就,止步不前。雖然中國是一個古老的國家,但你們顯然也對未來滿懷信心、雄心和使年輕一代能比這一代人更有作為的決心。

★In addition to your growing economy, we admire China's extraordinary commitment to science and research -- a commitment borne out in everything from the infrastructure you build to the technology you use.China is now the world's largest Internet user ,this country now has the world's largest mobile phone network, and it is investing in the new forms of energy that can both sustain growth and combat climate change -- and I'm looking forward to deepening the partnership between the United States and China in this critical area tomorrow.But above all, I see China's future in you -- young people whose talent and dedication and dreams will do so much to help shape the 21st century.

我們不但欽佩中國日益增長的經濟,還贊賞你們在科學研究方面極不平凡的努力——從你們建設的基礎設施到你們使用的技術,均體現出這種努力。中國現在是世界上最大的互聯網使用國,這個國家目前擁有世界上最大的移動電話網絡,它正在投資發展既能維持可持續增長,又能應對氣候變化的新型能源——我期待著明天在這個至關重要的領域中深化兩國的合作關系。然而,最重要的是,我在你們身上看到了中國的未來——年輕一代的聰明才智、獻身精神和夢想,將為塑造21世紀發揮巨大作用。

★I've said many times that I believe that our world is now fundamentally interconnected. The jobs we do, the prosperity we build, the environment we protect, the security that we seek -- all of these things are shared. And given that interconnection, power in the 21st century is no longer a zero-sum game; one country's success need not come at the expense of another. And that is why the United States insists we do not seek to contain China's rise. On the contrary, we welcome China as a strong and prosperous and successful member of the community of nations -- a China that draws on the rights, strengths, and creativity of individual Chinese like you.

我已說過多次,我相信我們現在的世界是緊密相連的。我們所做的工作,我們所建設的繁榮,我們所保護的環境,以及我們所尋求的安全——所有這一切都是共有的。鑒于這種相互聯系,在21世紀,權力不應再成為一場零和游戲;一國的成功發展不應以他國為代價。這也就是為什么美國堅決表示我們不謀求遏制中國的崛起。恰恰相反,我們歡迎中國成為國際社會中一個強大、繁榮、成功的成員——一個從你們這樣的每個中國人的權利、實力和創造力中獲得力量的中國。■