第一篇：美国国务卿美中战略与经济对话开幕式讲话

美国国务卿美中战略与经济对话开幕式讲话

Good morning.I want to thank State Councilor Dai and Vice-Premier Wang for their very warm hospitality.It is a pleasure for our entire delegation to be here in Beijing.And it is an honor to join my colleague, Secretary Geithner, and the many officials from across our government in representing the United States at this second round of the strategic and economic dialogue.早上好。感谢国务委员戴秉国和副总理王岐山非常热情的接待。我国代表团的全体成员十分高兴来到北京。我与我的同事盖特纳部长及我国政府各部门的众多官员一起代表美国出席第二轮美中战略与经济对话，为此感到十分荣幸。

I first visited China in 1995, and I have been privileged to return since then.Every trip to China offers fresh insights and images of the dynamism of this country and its people, the pace of change, and the possibilities for the future.Back in 1995, trade between our two nations was measured in the tens of billions of dollars.Today it is counted in the hundreds of billions.Few people back then had cell phones, and almost no one had access to the Internet.Today China has the world’s largest mobile phone network, and more Internet users than any other country on earth.我于1995年初次访问中国，此后又很荣幸地多次前来访问。每次来到中国都使我对这个国家，对中国人民旺盛的活力，对中国的变化之快及中国未来的发展前途产生新的了解和新的印象。早在1995年，我们两国间的贸易额仅有数百亿美元，如今两国贸易额已达数千亿美元。那时，极少有人拥有手机，几乎没有人使用因特网。今天，中国拥有全世界最大的移动电话网络，使用因特网的人数高于全世界任何国家。

In 1995, both our countries signed on to the Beijing platform for action to advance equality and opportunity for women.And while there is still much to do in both of our countries, I know that Chinese women have made real progress in education, health care, and employment.Hundreds of millions of men, women, and children have been lifted out of poverty.And China has flourished in so many ways.Freer trade and open markets have created jobs in both our countries, and given Chinese consumers access to new goods and to higher standards of living.1995年，我们两国政府签署了北京行动纲领，要求采取行动促进妇女的平等权利与机会。虽然我们两国仍有很多工作要做，但我知道中国妇女在教育、卫生保健和就业领域都取得了切实的进步。千百万男女老少摆脱了贫困。中国在很多方面都获得了蓬勃的发展。促进自由贸易和开放市场为我们两国创造了就业岗位，并使中国消费者获得新的商品和更高的生活水平。

The United States welcomes China’s progress and its accomplishments.And by establishing patterns of cooperation, rather than competition between our two countries, we see the opportunity, as we have just heard from Vice-Premier Wang, for win-win solutions, rather than zero-sum rivalries, for we know that few global problems can be solved by the United States or China acting alone.And few can be solved without the United States and China working together.美国欢迎中国取得的进步和成就。通过建立两国间的合作模式，而非相互竞争，我们看到了王副总理刚才所说的实现互利共赢的机会，而非互不相容的对抗，因为我们知道，全球性问题无法仅靠美国或者中国得到解决。但没有美国和中国的共同参与，有关问题也不可能得到解决。

With this in mind, I would like to read a few lines of a letter from President Obama that I will be personally handing to President Hu Jintao.President Obama wrote: “Our relationship with China is guided by the recognition that we live in an inter-connected world.One country’s success need not come at the expense of another.Our progress can be shared.Indeed, the United States welcomes China as a strong, prosperous, and successful member of the community of nations.” 考虑到这种情况，我在此宣读我将亲自向胡锦涛主席转交的奥巴马总统信中的几句话。奥巴马总统写道：“我们生活在一个相互联系的世界上，我们与中国的关系正是以这样一种认识为指导。一个国家的成功不必以另一个国家的利益为代价。我们可以共享进步。美国真诚地欢迎中国成为国际大家庭中一个强大、繁荣和成功的成员。”

Over the past 16 months, we have worked together to lay the foundation for that positive, cooperative, and comprehensive relationship that President Obama and President Hu have committed our nations to pursuing.We launched the strategic and economic dialogue last year in Washington, as the premier convening mechanism in our relationship.And this year we have assembled an even broader and deeper team, here in China, to address our growing agenda.We have built avenues of cooperation and identified areas of mutual interest.奥巴马总统和胡锦涛主席要求两国建立积极、合作和全面的关系，过去16个月来我们共同努力，为双方的关系奠定了基础。去年，我们在华盛顿启动了战略与经济对话，为两国关系建立了主要的对话机制。今年，我们派出代表性更广泛和更深入的团队，前来中国讨论日益增多的议程。我们构建了合作的平台，确定了拥有共同利益的领域。

Our job, moving forward, is to translate that common interest into common action and, in turn, to translate that action into results that improve the lives of our people, and contribute to global progress.Over the long term, these results are how our relationship will be measured.着眼未来，我们的工作是把我们的共同利益转变成共同行动，进而将这种行动转化为改善两国人民生活，促进全球进步的结果。从长远来看，这些结果是衡量我们关系的标准。

We are conscious that meaningful progress against great global challenges is the work of years, not days.We know that this gathering, in and of itself, is a foundation for ongoing cooperation that has to take place every day at every level of our government.And so, we will blend urgency and persistence in pursuit of shared goals.我们认识到，应对全球性的挑战取得有意义的进展需要经过多年的努力，并非指日可待。我们知道，这次会议本身为我们政府各级日常必须进行的持续合作奠定了基础。因此，为了实现共同的目标，我们既需要有紧迫性又需要有持久性。

We have already begun to see progress on some of the key areas of common concern that we laid out in our first dialogue last year.But there is much work to be done.我们已经开始看到，对于去年双方第一轮对话期间确定的共同关心的问题，在主要领域的某些方面取得了进展。但还有许多工作需要做。

First, on international security challenges, the United States and China have consulted closely on the challenge posed by Iran’s nuclear program.The prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran concerns us all.And to address that threat, together we have pursued a dual-track approach of engagement and pressure, aimed at encouraging Iran’s leaders to change course.The draft resolution agreed to by all of our P-5+1 partners and circulated at the Security Council sends a clear message to the Iranian leadership: Live up to your obligation, or face growing isolation and consequences.As we continue to cooperate in New York, the burden is on Iran to demonstrate through its actions that it will uphold its responsibility.首先，对于国际安全方面的挑战，美国和中国就伊朗核项目构成的挑战进行了密切协商。伊朗拥有核武器的可能性受到我们大家的关注。为了消除这个威胁，我们共同采取了接触与施压的双轨方式，目的是促使伊朗领导人改弦易辙。我们 “5常+1”的伙伴一致达成的决议草案已在安理会分发，此举向伊朗的领导层发出了一个明确的信息：履行你的义务，否则将日益受孤立，面临更严重的后果。我们在纽约继续进行合作之际，伊朗有责任通过自己的行动表明将承担本身的责任。

North Korea is also a matter of urgent concern.Last year we worked together to pass and enforce a strong UN Security Council resolution in the wake of North Korea’s nuclear test.And today we face another serious challenge, provoked by the sinking of the South Korean ship.So we must work together, again, to address this challenge and advance our shared objectives for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.We asked North Korea to stop its provocative behavior, halt its policy of threats and belligerence towards its neighbors, and take irreversible steps to fulfill its denuclearization commitments, and comply with international law.北韩也是一个受到关注的紧迫问题。去年北韩进行核试验后，我们共同努力，通过和实施了一项措辞强硬的联合国安理会决议。今天，我们面临由韩国艇艇沉没引起的另一个严重挑战。因此，我们必须再次共同努力，应对这个挑战，推进我们实现朝鲜半岛和平与稳定的共同目标。我们要求北韩停止挑衅行为，停止对邻国进行恐吓和好战的政策，并采取不可逆转的步骤，履行其无核化的承诺，遵守国际法的规定。

Now, beyond these two pressing challenges there are other shared security concerns that I look forward to discussing, including the fight against violent extremism in Afghanistan and Pakistan, counter-piracy efforts, and deeper military-to-military cooperation。

现在，除了这两大紧迫的挑战之外，我还期待着讨论其他有关共同安全的问题，其中包括在阿富汗和巴基斯坦打击暴力极端主义，以及打击海盗的行动和更深入的军方与军方的合作。

Second, on climate and energy, we have built on the memorandum of understanding signed at the last round of the dialogues, collaborating on new, clean energy research, including a center.We have committed ourselves to an electrical vehicle initiative, and a renewable energy partnership, and more.At Copenhagen, for the first time, all major economies, including both the United States and China, made national commitments to curb carbon emissions and transparently report on their mitigation efforts.Now we must work to implement the Copenhagen accord with balanced commitments that are reflected in the ongoing negotiation.其次，在气候和能源方面，我们在第一轮对话期间签署备忘录的基础上继续努力，为研究新的清洁能源进行合作，包括建设一个中心。我们已对电动汽车计划、可再生能源伙伴关系等给予承诺。在哥本哈根，所有主要经济体，包括美国和中国，第一次以国家的名义承诺限制二氧化碳排放并就各国缓解气候变化的努力提供透明的报告。现在我们必须努力实施哥本哈根协定，坚持正在进行的谈判所反映的实现整体平衡的承诺。

And on behalf of Secretary Steven Chu, I extend his regrets.He was unable to be with us, because he had to stay and work very urgently on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.我代表朱棣文部长表达他的遗憾。他无法与我们一起出席会议，因为他需要留在墨西哥湾，完成有关石油泄漏的紧迫工作。

Third, on education, health, and development, tomorrow I will meet with State Councilor Lio to launch a new dialogue on educational and cultural exchanges that will deepen understanding and cooperation between our people.I am very pleased that Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius has joined us this year to expand cooperation on infectious diseases and other international health challenges.Our ambassador for global women’s issues, Melanne Verveer, is also here because we recognize that the roles and rights of women are central to many of the issues we face, including devising a global strategy for development that is both sustainable and effective.第三，教育、卫生与发展问题。明天我将会晤刘国务委员，开始新的关于教育和文化交流的对话，加深两国人民的相互理解和合作。我很高兴卫生与公众服务部部长凯瑟琳•西贝利厄斯今年加入我们的行列，为应对传染病和国际卫生领域其他方面的挑战扩大相互间的合作。我国全球妇女问题大使梅拉妮•弗维尔也在座，因为我们认识到，妇女的作用和权利对于解决我们面临的许多问题都举足轻重，其中包括制定可持续和切实有效的全球发展战略。

The Obama Administration has worked to advance a long-term investment-driven approach to development.And Administrator Raj Shah is leading our efforts.We have elevated development as a core pillar of our foreign policy, and we seek to coordinate with China and other donors to meet country-led needs and to comply with internationally-agreed standards.对于发展问题，奥巴马政府努力促进长期投资驱动的模式。拉吉夫•沙赫署长负责主持这方面的工作。我们已经把发展提升为我国外交政策的一个核心支柱，我们正争取与中国和其他捐助方进行协调，以满足国家主导的需求，同时遵循国际公认的标准。

Finally, we have worked together and seen progress on promoting global economic recovery and growth.Secretary Geithner, Secretary Locke, Ambassador Kirk, Chairman Bernanke, and the rest of our economic team will be talking in greater depth about how we can develop a more balanced global economy that will produce prosperity that reaches further and deeper for both the Chinese and American people.最后，我们已为促进全球经济复苏和增长进行了共同努力并且已经看到了进展。盖特纳部长、骆家辉部长、柯克（Kirk）大使、伯南克席以及我们经济团队的其他成员将就我们如何促进全球经济的平衡进行更深入的讨论，为美中两国人民创造进一步的更大繁荣。

Now, our discussions in these few days are unlikely to solve the shared challenges we face.But they can and should provide a framework for delivering real results to our people.We will not agree on every issue.But we will discuss them openly, as between friends and partners.And that includes America’s commitment to universal human rights and dignity, and so much else that is on both Chinese and American minds.当然，我们短短几天进行的讨论不可能解决我们共同面临的挑战，但我们能够而且应该提供一个有利于为两国人民带来实惠的框架。我们不可能在每一问题上达成一致，但我们能够像朋友和伙伴一样坦率地讨论这些问题，其中包括美国对普遍人权和尊严的承诺，以及中方和美方关心的许许多多其他问题。

There is a Chinese proverb that speaks of treading different paths that lead to the same destination.Our two nations have unique histories.China is home to an ancient civilization, as I saw in the Chinese Pavilion when I visited, with the scroll that has been made to come alive, showing life in this city 1,000 years ago.America is a young nation.But we know that our future, both our challenges and our opportunities, will be shared.We have traveled different paths, but that shared future is our common destination and responsibility.And, ultimately, that is what this dialogue is about.中国有个成语，殊途同归。我们两国都有着独特的历史。中国是古代文明的发祥地之一。我在上海参观中国馆时看到的图像栩栩如生地展示了一千年以前的城市生活场景。美国是一个年轻的国家，但我们都知道，我们的未来，包括我们的挑战和机遇，都将是共同的。我们行进在不同的道路上，但共有的未来是我们共同的目的地和责任所在，归根结底也是这场对话的目的。

So, again, let me thank State Councilor Dai and Vice-Premier Wang, and I look forward to our discussions in an open and candid exchange of views.Thank you very much.因此，我再次感谢戴国务委员和王副总理。我期待着我们通过公开、坦率的讨论交换意见。非常感谢诸位

第二篇：美国副总统美中战略与经济对话开幕式讲话

Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden To the Opening Session of the U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue

Department of the Interior

Washington, D.C.May 9, 2011

美国副总统拜登在美中战略与经济对话开幕式上的讲话

华盛顿哥伦比亚特区 国内资源部

2011年5月9日

Good morning.Thank you.Thank you, all.It’s an honor to welcome back to Washington for the third meeting of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue between the United States and China, two good friends.早上好。谢谢你们。谢谢你们大家。我荣幸地欢迎两位好朋友再次来到华盛顿，参加美中战略与经济对话第三次会议。

Let me acknowledge the co-chairs at the outset here.Vice Premier Wang and State Counselor Dai, welcome back.I got an opportunity to spend some time with you--not as much as my colleagues have--but your trip with President Hu was a great visit, and we got a chance to spend some time together.请允许我首先向两位共同主席致意。王副总理和戴国务委员，欢迎你们再次到来。在你们随同胡主席访美期间，我曾有机会与你们见面，虽然与你们见面的时间不如我的一些同事长，但那次访问非常成功，我们也有机会在一起一段时间。The United States co-chairs are our A-Team, our superstars: Secretary Clinton and Secretary Geithner, two of the best America has to offer, so we expect great things to happen.We expect great things to happen with the four of you.Ladies and gentlemen, we each have a number of important tasks in the days ahead and all designed to continue to guide our relationship to an even better place than it’s already moved.美方的两位共同主席是我们的最佳组合，我们的超级明星：克林顿国务卿和盖特纳部长代表着美国最精英人士，因此，我们预期将会取得重大成果。我们预期你们四位将会取得重大成果。

Ladies and gentlemen, we each have a number of important tasks in the days ahead and all designed to continue to guide our relationship to an even better place than it’s already moved.女士们、先生们，我们每个人在今后的日子里都肩负着一系列重要任务，目的都是要继续引导我们的关系在已有进展之上更上一层楼。

I also would like to recognize, by the way, Secretary Gary Locke, the President’s choice to be our next ambassador to China.Gary has served with distinction in the Cabinet, as well as before that serving as the governor of the state of Washington.And I know that once the Senate confirms Gary, and I expect that to be quickly, he’ll do an outstanding job in Beijing.(Applause.)There he is.我还要向骆家辉部长致意，他是总统选择的新一任美国驻华大使。家辉作为内阁成员业绩卓著，在此前担任华盛顿州州长期间亦表现出色。我知道，一旦参议院确认家辉的任命，而且我估计这会很快，他将在北京作出卓越的工作成绩。（掌声）他就在这里。

And I’m not going to mention the Trade Representative sitting next to you because I told him if he was able to deliver a deal on--with Korea, I would nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.(Laughter.)He did and I have to.(Laughter.)我不想介绍坐在你们身旁的贸易代表，因为我对他说过，他若能促成同韩国的协定，我就提名他获诺贝尔和平奖。（笑声）他做到了，所以我也得这么做。（笑声）

Any rate, I’ve made my--I hate to acknowledge this, gentlemen, but I made my first trip to China as a young man, meeting with Deng Xiaoping in 1979, in April of ’79.I was privileged to be with what I guess I’m now part of, a group of very senior senators at that time.I think we were the first delegation to meet after normalization--with senators like Jacob Javits of New York, and Frank Church, and a number of other very prominent members.话说回来。我年轻时第一次访问中国——先生们，我不情愿承认这点——是在1979年4月，是同邓小平会晤。我当时荣幸地与一些老一辈参议员同行，我想我现 在也属他们之列了。我记得我们是关系正常化之后的第一个代表团，成员包括纽约州参议员雅各布·贾维茨、弗兰克·丘奇以及其他一些非常重要的议员。And on that trip when we met with then Vice Premier Deng and witnessed the changes that were being initiated, beginning to spark China’s remarkable--absolutely remarkable transformation, even back then it was clear that there was--that great things were happening.And there was also a debate--there was a debate here in the United States and quite frankly throughout most of the West as whether a rising China was in the interest of the United States and the wider world.As a young member of a Foreign Relations Committee, I wrote and I said and I believed then what I believe now: That a rising China is a positive, positive development, not only for China but for America and the world writ large.在那次访问期间，我们会晤了时任副总理的邓小平，并目睹当时启动的种种变化正在开始促发中国引人注目的——绝对是引人注目的转型，即使在当时也已经很清楚 ——巨变正在发生。当时还出现了一场辩论，在美国这里，坦率地说，在大部分西方世界，都出现了一场围绕着一个崛起的中国是否符合美国及整个世界的利益的辩 论。作为对外关系委员会的一名年轻成员，我当时写下、表述并且相信我现在所依然相信的：一个崛起的中国是一种积极的、积极的进展，不仅对中国而言，而且对 美国和全世界也是如此。When President Obama and I took office in January of 2009 we understood--we understood absolutely clearly that our relationship with China would be a key priority.The President and I were determined--determined to set the relationship on a stable course that could be sustained for decades.Our two countries, now the world’s two largest economies, were bound by ever-growing ties of commerce and investment.We, the United States, we always talk about what we import;we, the United States, exported $110 billion in American goods and services to China last year.奥巴马总统和我在2009年就职时就理解——极为清楚地理解，我们与中国的关系将是一个关键重点。奥巴马总统和我当时就下了决心，决心让这个关系走上一条 稳定的轨道，能够几十年保持下去。作为当今世界上两个最大的经济体，我们两国由与日俱增的商务和投资纽带连结在一起。在美国，我们总是谈论进口；但去年，我们美国向中国出口了价值1100亿美元的商品与服务。

But we’re bound my much more than commerce.Over the last three decades, our people have become increasingly linked through education, through work and through travel.Last year, 130,000 Chinese were studying in the United States.They’re really good.We’re going to try to keep some of them.I’m only joking.I’m only joking.(Laughter.)But they are.(Laughter.)但是，连接我们的远远不只是商务纽带，过去30年中，我们两国人民经由教育、工作与旅游等方面的接触已越来越紧密地联系在一起。去年，有13万中国人在美国学习，他们很优秀，我们将设法留住他们一些人。我只是开玩笑。我只是开玩笑。（笑声）。但他们真的很优秀（笑声）。

We cannot claim the same number of Americans in China, but our 100,000 Strong Initiative will dramatically increase the number of young Americans living and studying in China.As a matter of fact, my niece who--excuse me, as we say in the Senate, a point a personal privilege--who graduated from Harvard not too long ago, works for Secretary Geithner, she did exactly what we hope another 100,000 will do: She studied Chinese and went and lived in China and is now devoted to making sure the relationship gets better and better and better.我们无法称我们也有同样数目的美国人在中国学习，但是，“10万留学生计划”将大幅度增加在中国生活和学习的美国年轻人的人数。事实上，我的侄女——请原 谅这里使用一次我们在参议院常说的议员话语特权——她在不太久以前从哈佛大学毕业，现在在盖特纳部长手下工作。她就做了我们期望另外10万人去做的事：学习中文，并到中国生活了一段时间，她现在投身的工作就是让我们两国关系变得越来越好，越来越好。

And we’re linked by our shared global responsibilities.We both serve as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.We’re both Pacific powers.And for many of the world’s pressing challenges, it’s a simple fact, that when the United States and China are not at the table, the solution to the problem is less possible than when we are at the table.It’s no exaggeration to say that our relationship and how we manage it will help shape the 21st century.我们也因为我们共同承担的全球性责任而连接在一起。我们都是联合国安理会的常任理事国。我们也都是太平洋强国。就世界所面临的许多紧迫挑战来说，如果美国 和中国不坐到桌前，就比我们坐到桌前时达成解决方案的可能性要低，这是一个简单的事实。可以毫不夸张地说，我们两国之间的关系，以及我们如何把握这种关 系，将对21世纪的世界走向具有重大影响。

Our commitment starts at the top.Our Presidents have met face-to-face nine times in two and a half years.Nine times.President Hu, as I mentioned, was just here in January for what all would acknowledge was a very successful state visit.I’ll go back to China this sumer at the invitation of Vice President Xi, and I’m looking forward to hosting the Vice President for a reciprocal visit later this year.我们的承诺始于两国政府最高层，在两年半时间里，我们两国首脑有过9次直接会面。9次。正如我刚提到的，胡主席就在1月时还来过这里，对美国进行了一次公 认的极为成功的国事访问。我将于今年夏季受中国国家副主席习近平的邀请再次访问中国，我也期待着接待习副主席在今年晚些时候来美国进行回访。Even these frequent visits and summits, though, as you all know, are not enough on their own to sustain and build a relationship across our entire government, across all agencies.That's why we’re here.It’s not merely, merely our mil-to-mil or economic issues.We want to build a relationship across the entire spectrum of our governments.That’s why we’ve asked all of you to come together for these dialogues.如大家所知，即使有这些频繁的访问和峰会，光靠它们本身并不足以建立和保持贯穿于我们整个政府、涵盖所有机构的的良好关系。而这就是今天我们坐在这里的原 因。它所关系的不单单是军方对军方或经济类的问题，我们希望建设一个涵盖我们两国政府方方面面的关系。这也就是我们请你们大家来到这里进行对话的原因。

When President Obama launched the first strategic and economic dialogue in 2009, he issued a challenge to all of us to work together to address some of the defining problems of our time.Some would say that's somewhat presumptuous for China and the United States to decide we’re going to work on the defining problems, but as I said earlier, how we cooperate will define in significant part how we deal with the challenges that the world face in the beginning of the 21st century.当奥巴马总统于2009年启动首次战略与经济对话时，他向我们所有人提出了一个挑战，要我们齐心协力来应对我们时代的一些具有决定意义的问题。有人或许会 说，由中国和美国一起来决定如何解决世界上的决定性问题未免有些自负，但正如我刚才所说，我们两国如何合作，将在很大程度上决定我们如何应对世界在21世 纪初所面临的挑战。

This is at the heart of our effort to build a cooperative partnership.We seek to cooperate to advance our mutual interests in not only promoting economic growth that is strong, sustainable and balanced, but trade that is free and is fair.We seek cooperation to advance our mutual interests in the prosperous future that will come from an energy supply that's clean and secure and addresses climate change.这是我们建立伙伴合作关系的核心所在。我们希望相互合作，促进双方的共同利益，不仅推动强劲、可持续及平衡的经济增长，而且促进自由和公平的贸易。我们希望通过合作促进我们实现未来繁荣的共同利益，获得洁净、稳定及能应对气候变化的能源供应。

And we seek to cooperate to advance our mutual interests in a range of pressing global and regional security challenges.This includes continuing our work to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and specifically to curb proliferation of those weapons and technology from both Iran and North Korea.我们希望通过相互合作，促进我们为应对一系列紧迫的全球和地区安全挑战拥有的共同利益。其中包括继续努力防止核武器扩散，特别是遏制这类武器和技术从伊朗和北韩向外扩散。

Where do we stand two years after the President issued his challenge that we cooperate more? Through this dialogue and the dedicated efforts of our governments and our people, I believe history will show we’ve made progress.两年前，总统发出要求我们进一步加强合作的挑战，如今我们进展如何？ 通过这一对话以及我们两国政府及两国人民的不懈努力，我认为，历史会表明我们已取得进展。

But there's much more to do, and that's why we’re here.Along with our partners in the G20, we’ve worked to sustain global economic recovery.We’ve recognized that the United States-China relations generate global economic benefit, not just to both our countries, but global benefit.然而，还需要付出更多努力。这就是我们在这里进行对话的原因。我们与我们的20国集团合作伙伴一起，努力促进全球经济复苏。我们认识到，美中关系为全球经济带来益处，不仅有益于我们两国，而且有益于全球。

Last year our trade with China supported over 500,000 jobs here in the United States, and we made tangible progress during President Hu’s visit, especially in the areas of innovation, intellectual property, and exports, all of which we’re following up on.去年，我们的对华贸易支持了美国国内50多万份工作机会。在胡主席来访期间，我们取得了明显的进展，特别是在创新、知识产权和出口领域。我们在所有这些领域正继续取得进展。

Over the next two days, we need to build on this momentum and to make sure our commitments are aggressively implemented so we can continue to move.今后两天，我们需要在这个基础上再接再励，确保我们积极履行承诺，使我们能够继续往前推进。You may have noticed that there is a debate in this nation how best to secure America’s long-term fiscal future.We know that overcoming our economic challenges begin at home.We in the United States have to restore financial stability and we need to make the investments necessary, as well, to win the future.We need to maintain our commitment to what we believe, the President believes, is the pillars of our economic future: education, innovation, and infrastructure.你们可能已经注意到，美国国内正在就如何最有利地保障美国未来长期的财政稳定进行辩论。我们知道，要解决我们的经济难题，首先需要从国内开始。我们美国必 须恢复金融稳定。我们还必须为赢得未来进行必要的投资。我们必须承诺坚持我们的信念及总统的信念：教育、创新及基础设施是我国经济未来的支柱。I know that you’re adjusting to your economy in the world situation as well.I know that in China you're working to rebalance your economy and make growth more sustainable, with greater reliance on domestic demand.None of this is easy.我知道，在目前的世界局势下，你们也在调整你们的经济。我知道，你们中国在努力重新平衡你们的经济，使增长更具有可持续性，更多地依赖国内需求。这都并非易事。以我个人之见，成功地调整增长的方向，不仅对中国有利，也对美国乃至全世界有利。

But success in re-orienting growth will be not only good for China, in our humble opinion, but it will be good for the United States and for the rest of the world.The United States and China are the world’s largest producers and consumers of energy and we share the common challenges that flow from that.And this creates not only a problem, but great opportunity--great opportunity for common efforts to find clean energy solutions.Secretary Chu likes to say--and I love this expression--“Science is not a zero-sum game.” Science is not a zero-sum game.That amply is illustrated by the remarkable cooperation we've begun to forge in this area.Let me just mention one example.美国和中国是世界上最大的生产国和能源消费国，我们在这方面面临着共同的挑战。这不仅带来了难题，同时也带来了巨大的机会——共同寻找洁净能源解决方案的 机会。朱棣文部长常说，我也喜欢这句话：“科学不是零和游戏”。科学并非零和游戏。我们在该领域已开始建立的非凡合作已经为此给予最好的说明。我可以举一 个例子说明这一点。

Our joint Clean Energy Research Center is funding new approaches to energy efficiency, clean coal--which we both need to deal with--and clean vehicles.We need to build on and expand our efforts in this area, and I know you’ll be doing--having much discussion these next two days on that area, and it seems to me an area where there’s potential for great progress.我们的清洁能源联合研究中心正在提供资金，针对节能、洁净煤——这方面我们两国都需要处理——以及清洁车辆开辟新的途径。我们需要在这一领域建立并扩大我们的努力。我知道，在今后两天内你们会在这方面举行大量讨论，在我看，这似乎是一个有可能取得很大进展的领域。

On global security challenges, we've also made progress.President Hu joined us at the Nuclear Security Summit--in January, we signed the memorandum of understanding to build a center for excellence to promote nuclear security in China.We have cooperated in stemming nuclear proliferation from both Iran and North Korea, including preventing sensitive technologies from being exported to both those countries.在应对全球安全挑战方面，我们也取得了进展。今年1月，胡主席与我们一同参加核安全峰会，我们签署了为建立促进中国核安保示范研究中心的谅解备忘录。我们在遏制核武器从伊朗和北韩扩散方面进行了合作，其中包括防止把敏感技术出口到这两个国家。

The strategic dialogue is important to both our countries.Just look at the agenda that you have for the next two days.It’s a fulsome agenda.To list just a few of the topics on the agenda for the next two days--and it illustrates the sheer breadth of our relationship: Climate change;clean energy;mil-to-mil operations--our military relationships;regional issues such as Sudan and Afghanistan.战略对话对我们两国都十分重要。只要看一下今后两天你们的工作议程。这是一个很满的议程。只需略微列出几项今后两天议程中所要讨论的题目，就能说明我们两 国关系的极其广泛程度： 气候变化 ；清洁能源 ；军方与军方之间的行动——我们两国的军事关系 ；以及诸如苏丹和阿富汗等地区性问题。

Our goal--our goal, in part, is to enhance the communication and understanding that we believe, and I believe you believe, will build trust and confidence.We have to be honest with each other.We are not going to agree on everything;we will clearly find areas where there will still be disagreement.But as we work to advance our respective national interest, we have to move on what we seek in common, find the common ground, and I would argue much of our mutual national interest will find common ground.But only by discussing a perse range of topics, including sensitive ones, can we help mitigate the risk of misperception and miscalculation.我们的目标——我们的目标在部分程度上，是为了加强沟通与理解——我们相信，而且我相信你们相信，这将会建立信任和信心。我们彼此一定要以诚相待。我们不 会在所有问题上达成一致 ；我们显然会发现我们仍然还有分歧的领域。但我们在致力于促进各自国家利益的同时，必须在我们共同寻求的问题上取得进展，找到共同点；而且我可以说，在彼 此国家利益的很多方面，我们会发现共同点。但只有通过探讨范围广泛的议题，包括敏感议题在内，我们才能帮助减少误解和误判的风险。

My father used to say the only disagreement worse than one that is intended is one that is unintended.That's why it’s so critically important we talk to one another honestly.We should be realistic;we won't always be able to work together.In some areas we have vigorous disagreement.In some we'll have vigorous competition.In still others we'll have vigorous collaboration.我父亲过去常说，唯一比意料中更糟糕的分歧，是意外的分歧。这就是我们在对话时彼此坦诚相见为什么极其至关重要的原因。我们应该实事求是；我们不会所有时 候都能合作。在某些领域，我们有强烈的分歧。在另一些领域，我们存在激烈的竞争。而在此外的一些领域，我们会有积极的合作。

But I believe on balance we have much more to agree on than to disagree on, and so does the President believe that.A healthy competition, in our view, is good for both of us.Competition is not bad.Competition that’s healthy is good.This is the reason why I’ve held the view for so many years and continue to hold the view that a rising China is a positive development.As you might expect, it’s my--I have overwhelming confidence in the capabilities of the American people.And those capabilities are enhanced when there’s genuine competition from equally capable people.I welcome this healthy and fair competition because I believe we’ll see it will spur us both to innovate and both will benefit from it.但我认为：总的说来，我们一致的地方比不一致的地方要多得多，奥巴马总统也持同样看法。良性竞争，在我们看来，对我们两国都有利。竞争不是坏事。良性竞争是好事。

这就是我多年来之所以持这一观点并将继续持这样一个观点的原因，即：中国的崛起是一个积极的发展。你们可以料到，我对美国人民的能力怀有绝对信心。而通过 与有同样能力的人民进行真正的竞争，这些能力会得到提高。我欢迎这种良性与公平的竞争，因为我认为，我们将看到这种竞争会激励我们两国人民去创新，并且两 国人民都将从中受益。

As I’ve said earlier, it’s important to be straightforward with one another.There is one area where we have vigorous disagreement.And I know and I understand that disagreement, when we voice it, is upsetting or rankles--I don’t know how that translates into Chinese--but how it concerns some of our friends in China.We have vigorous disagreement in the area of human rights.就像我前面谈到的，我们彼此开诚布公很重要。我们有一个存在强烈分歧的领域。我知道也理解，这个分歧，当我们表达出来时，会引起不快或刺激——我不知道这词翻译成中文是什么意思——但它让我们在中国的一些朋友担忧。我们在人权领域存在强烈分歧。

We’ve noted our concerns about the recent crackdown in China, including attacks, arrests and the disappearance of journalists, lawyers, bloggers and artists.And again, no relationship that’s real can be built on a false foundation.Where we disagree, it’s important to state it.We’ll continue to express our views in these issues, as we did in the Human Rights Dialogue in Beijing two weeks ago.我们提出了我们对中国最近发生的镇压的关注，包括记者、律师、博客作者和艺术家被攻击、逮捕或者失踪。如前所述，任何真正的关系都不可能建立在虚假的基础 上。当我们发生分歧时，需要言明。我们将会继续表达我们对这些问题的看法，就像我们两个星期前在北京举行人权对话时一样。

Now, look, as I said, I recognize that some in China see our advocacy as--human rights as an intrusion and Lord only knows what else.But President Obama and I believe strongly, as does the Secretary, that protecting fundamental rights and freedoms such as those enshrined in China’s international commitments, as well as in China’s own constitution, is the best way to promote long-term stability and prosperity of any society.我说过，我知道中国有些人将我们倡导人权视为一种干涉，还有天知道什么其他说法。但是奥巴马总统和我坚决相信，国务卿也同样相信，保护那些包含在中国作出的国际承诺以及中国自身宪法中的基本权利和自由，是促进任何一个社会的长期稳定和繁荣的最佳途径。

The transformation of China’s economy and society since my first trip as a young man in 1979 has truly been breathtaking.I doubt whether it’s occurred at any other period in world history--it’s been so significant and so rapid.The immense talent of the Chinese people, the incredible hard work and perseverance of the Chinese people and their leaders have literally lifted tens of millions of people out of poverty and built an economy that now helps fuel the world’s prosperity.It’s remarkable.自从1979年我年轻时第一次去访问以来，中国经济和社会的变化确实十分惊人。我不知世界历史的任何时期是否出现过这种情况——如此巨大，如此迅速。中国 人民以自己极大的才能，中国人民及其领导人通过令人不可思议的勤奋努力和锲而不舍精神，名副其实地让千百万人摆脱了贫困，建立起一个如今帮助带动世界繁荣 的经济。这非常了不起。

During this same period, the relationship between the United States and China has also seen a remarkable transformation--again, through the talent, hard work and respected political leaders who have governed our countries over the last three decades.在这同一时期内，美中两国关系也出现了惊人的转化——同样是由于过去30年来在我们两个国家当政的令人尊敬的政治领导人的才华和辛勤努力。

The bonds between our country--our countries come about through--have come about through intense engagement from the moment of normalization--events like this one.We’ve already done much to make our relationship positive, cooperative, and comprehensive.And I’m absolutely confident that we can do more for ourselves and for generations of Americans and Chinese as well.我们两国的纽带是通过自关系正常化之日起的密切交往而形成——像现在这样的种种活动。我们为建立积极、合作和全面的关系作出了大量努力。我绝对相信，我们可以为我们自己以及美国和中国的子孙后代做得更多。And as I said, presumptuous of me to say this, if that occurs and continues to occur, it will benefit the whole world.So now it’s time to get to work.如我所说，恕我冒昧这样说，当那种情况出现并且继续出现时，全世界都将受益。因此，现在应该开始行动。

Again, welcome, gentlemen;welcome to your delegations.And I thank you all for the honor of being able to address you.Thank you very much.再次向各位表示欢迎；欢迎你们代表团。感谢让我荣幸地向各位发表讲话。多谢大家。

第三篇：希拉里--美国国务卿在美中战略与经济对话会议的开幕辞

美国国务卿在美中战略与经济对话会议的开幕辞

出席美中战略与经济对话（U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue）的美方特别代表希拉里∙克林顿（Hillary Rodham Clinton）2009年7月27日在对话全体会议上致开幕辞。以下是克林顿国务卿讲话的全文。

Remarks at Plenary Session of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State

Washington, DC

July 27, 2009

希拉里∙克林顿国务卿在美中战略与经济对话全体会议上发表的讲话

华盛顿哥伦比亚特区

原文链接：http://Good morning.And Zhongxing Huanyin.早上好。[用中文说]衷心欢迎。

It is a privilege to open this inaugural meeting of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue between the United States and China.I am especially pleased to join my co-chair, Secretary Geithner, and to welcome State Councilor Dai and Vice Premier Wang.I look forward to resuming the productive discussions I had with Councilor Dai, President Hu, and Premier Wen on my trip to China in February, and to build on President Obama and President Hu’s meeting in London.十分荣幸能在美中两国之间的战略与经济对话首次会议开幕式上致辞。我特别高兴能与盖特纳（Geithner）部长共同主持会议，并欢迎王岐山副总理和戴秉国国务委员。我期待着继续我2月访华期间与戴秉国国务委员、胡锦涛主席和温家宝总理进行的富有成果的讨论，并在奥巴马总统和胡锦涛主席伦敦会晤的基础上取得更多成果。

This is both a culmination, and a beginning.A culmination of actions taken by our predecessors 30 years ago, when the United States and China established formal diplomatic relations, and Deng Xiaoping launched China’s economic reform and opening to the world.What followed was a blossoming of Chinese economic growth and diplomatic engagement that has allowed our nations to reach this place of opportunity today.这一对话既是一个结果又是一个开端。作为结果，它源于我们的前任们30年前所采取的行动。那时，美中两国建立了正式外交关系，邓小平发起了中国的经济改革并实行对外开放。随之而来的是中国经济的蓬勃发展和使我们两国到达今天机遇之地的外交接触。

This dialogue also marks a beginning – the beginning of an unprecedented effort to lay the foundation for a positive, cooperative, and comprehensive U.S.-Chinese relationship for the 21st century.这一对话也标志着一个开端——一个为建立21世纪积极、合作、全面的美中关系奠定基础而作出前所未有努力的开端。

That so many members of President Obama’s cabinet are here reflects our belief that a stronger relationship will yield rewards, not only for our two nations, but for the world beyond.奥巴马总统内阁的众多阁员今天与会反映了我们的一个信念，即更牢固的美中关系不仅会使我们两国受益，而且会使整个世界受益。

For in the decades ahead, great countries will be defined less by their power to dominate or pide than by their capacity to solve problems.It is this reality – and the fact that no country can solve today’s challenges alone – that demands a new global architecture for progress.因为在未来数十年内，伟大国家的特征将不是其控制和分割他国的力量，而是其解决问题的能力。正是这一现实——以及没有任何国家能单独应对今天面临的挑战这一事实——要求建立一个新的争取进步的全球架构。

Although past relations between the United States and China have been influenced by the idea of a balance of power among great nations, the fresh thinking of the 21st century can move us from a multi-polar world to a multi-partner world.And it is our hope that the dialogue we initiate today will enable us to shape that common agenda.尽管美国和中国以往的关系受到大国间权力平衡的观点的影响，但21世纪全新的思维能使我们从一个多极世界走向一个多伙伴世界。我们希望今天启动的对话将使我们能够确立这个共同议程。

Our nations face common global threats, from the economic crisis, to non-proliferation, climate change and clean energy, pandemic disease and global poverty, North Korea, Iran, and extremism in Afghanistan and Pakistan.我们两国面临着同样的全球性威胁，从经济危机到防扩散，从气候变化到清洁能源，从大规模流行性疾病到全球贫困，从北韩到伊朗，还有阿富汗和巴基斯坦的极端主义势力。

To meet these threats, we must find common ground and work together in common purpose, even as we may disagree on certain issues.为了应对这些威胁，我们必须找到共同之处并向着共同目标一起努力，即使我们可能在某些问题上存在分歧。

As we’ll hear from the President later this morning, the Obama Administration is committed to broader engagement – to using robust diplomacy and development and working with and beyond government to solve regional and global problems and take advantage of the unprecedented opportunities they present.今天上午我们将会听到总统阐明，奥巴马政府致力于更广泛的接触——利用有力的外交和发展手段，同政府及非政府人士合作解决区域性和全球性问题，并把握它们所带来的前所未有的机会。

When I was in China in February, it was my first time back in almost a decade.And I was struck, as many visitors are, by the transformation that had taken place.Driving on the third ring road in Beijing, I felt like was watching a movie in fast-forward.From a few high rise buildings on my last trip, to a gleaming Olympic complex and corporate skyscrapers today.From millions of Flying Pigeon bicycles navigating the streets, to cars of every model traversing modern thoroughfares.And for those traveling to Shanghai, an already cosmopolitan city soon to add the Shanghai Expo.我今年二月访问中国时，距我前一次访问已有将近十年之久。我像很多来访者一样，被今昔的变化所震撼。驱车行驶在三环路上，我感到仿佛是在观看一部快进的电影。我上次来时高楼大厦屈指可数，如今奥林匹克场馆和摩天商务大厦令人眼花缭乱。过去有千百万辆飞鸽牌自行车在大街小巷穿行，如今有各种型号的汽车在现代化公路上行驶。那些去上海的人还会看到上海世博会将为这个已经发展成型的大都市增添光彩。

All are testaments to China’s dynamism and growth.And we welcome these signs of progress.这些都是中国蓬勃发展的见证。这些进步的气象令我们感到高兴。

We also welcome China’s role in promoting peace and stability in the Asia Pacific.Over the past 30 years, the United States has helped foster security in the region – a critical factor in China’s growth, and an important strategic interest of our own.In the future, we will remain actively engaged in promoting the security of Asia.When misunderstandings or disagreements arise, we will work through them peacefully and through intensive dialogue.我们还欢迎中国为促进亚太地区的和平与稳定所发挥的作用。过去30年来，美国帮助建立该地区的安全，这对中国的增长至关重要，对我们自身的战略利益也意义重大。未来，我们将继续积极参与促进亚洲的安全。出现误解或分歧时，我们将以和平方式并通过积极对话来予以解决。

This Strategic and Economic Dialogue differs from past dialogues in scope, substance, and approach.It is comprehensive by design, meant to enlist the full range of talent within our governments and to include cross-cutting challenges that are neither bureaucratically neat, nor easily compartmentalized.本届战略与经济对话在广度、实质乃至方法上均不同于过去的对话。其形式结构力求全面，以便充分利用两国政府内部的聪明才智，解决那些在行政体制上无法按部门截然划分的问题。

With this dialogue we are laying, brick by brick, the foundation of a stronger relationship – improving lines of communication;increasing understanding;setting priorities;and creating a work plan.通过这一对话，我们正脚踏实地为加强关系而奠定基础，改善交流途径，增强理解，制定重点目标和工作计划。

Our agenda will focus on several areas:

我们的议程将侧重于以下几个方面：

First, the economic recovery.Repairing the global economy is a priority for both the United States and China.We have taken aggressive action at home to stimulate our economy and stabilize our financial institutions.China has taken similarly bold steps and we both agree that further economic and financial cooperation is necessary for global recovery.第一，经济复苏。修复全球经济是美中两国的首要目标。我们已在国内采取果断行动，以刺激经济和稳定金融机构。中国已采取类似的大胆措施，而且我们双方均认为，进一步的经济和金融合作对全球复苏是必要的。

Second, climate change and clean energy.As the world’s two biggest emitters, we must demonstrate to the developed and developing world that clean energy and economic growth can go hand-in-hand.We are already involved in promising partnerships.In Beijing, I toured a geo-thermal plant that is a true U.S.-Chinese collaboration.General Electric has provided high-tech equipment to produce heat and power with half the emissions, and far less water usage than the coal plants that are typically relied on.And Chinese businesses build the steam turbines that help to power the plant.This plant saves costs and provides clean energy – including heat for the U.S.Embassy.第二，气候变化和清洁能源。作为世界上两个最大的排放国，我们必须向发达和发展中国家表明，清洁能源和经济增长能够同步进行。我们已在进行充满希望的合作。在北京期间，我参观了一家地热工厂，这是名副其实的美中合作。通用电气公司提供的高科技设备被用于产热发电，与通常燃煤的火力发电相比，排放减少了一半，用水量也大大下降。中国公司则制造了工厂发电用的燃气轮机。该厂在节省成本的基础上提供了清洁能源，包括为美国大使馆提供热能。

Third, security challenges.I just attended the ASEAN conference in Thailand, where the North Korean regime’s recent provocations were a subject of great concern.China and the United States both appreciate the dangers of escalating tensions and a prospective arms race in East Asia;and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.第三，安全挑战。我刚刚出席了在泰国举行的东盟会议，北韩政权最近的挑衅行动成了大会十分关注的议题。中国和美国均认识到紧张局势升级以及东亚可能发生的军备竞赛所导致的危险以及大规模毁灭性武器扩散的危险。

Already, China and the United States have worked together to contain dangerous actions on the part of North Korea.We are grateful for the Chinese government’s leadership in establishing the Six Party Talks and for its close cooperation in response to North Korean missile launches.In this dialogue, we will discuss ways to work jointly to persuade the regime to agree to denuclearization and end its international isolation.中美两国已经在进行合作，以遏制北韩方面的危险行动。我们感谢中国政府为设立六方会谈所发挥的主导作用以及在应对北韩导弹发射问题上所进行的密切合作。本届对话期间，我们将探讨如何共同努力以说服该政权同意实现无核化并结束其国际孤立状态。

We will also discuss our common concerns about the nuclear weapons capability of Iran, and explore ways to address violent extremism and promote stability in Afghanistan and Pakistan.我们还将讨论我们对伊朗核武器能力的共同关注，并探讨清除暴力极端主义、促进阿富汗和巴基斯坦稳定的方法。

Fourth, development.Under President Obama, development, like diplomacy, is an equally important pillar of American foreign policy.Many of the world’s threats stem from lack of opportunity which, in turn, leads to poverty, social erosion, and political instability.By addressing global scourges such as hunger, illiteracy, disease, and economic marginalization from the bottom up, and by insisting on accountability and adherence to the rule of law, we can widen opportunity and prosperity for more people in more places.第四，发展。在奥巴马总统领导下，发展同外交一样，是美国对外政策的重要支柱。世界上许多威胁的根源来自机会的缺乏，而机会缺乏进而导致贫困、社会解体及政治动荡。通过自下而上地消除饥饿、文盲、疾病以及经济边缘化等全球性灾难，坚持问责制和法治，我们能够为更多地区的更多人带来机会和繁荣。

None of these problems will be easy to solve, and results won’t happen overnight.We will not always see eye-to-eye, as is the case with human rights, where the United States will continue to be guided by the ideal that the rights of all people must be respected.Still, solutions to many of today’s global challenges are within reach if we work cooperatively where our interests intersect, and are honest with each other when they don’t.这些问题无一能轻易解决，也不会一夜之间就产生结果。我们的观点并非全部一致，人权便是一例。美国将继续恪守这样的理念：所有人的权利都必须得到尊重。尽管如此，如果我们在利益一致的领域进行合作，并且在利益不一致时能做到开诚布公，那么我们就能够成功应对当今的许多全球性挑战。

A well-known Chinese saying speaks of a sacred mountain in northern China near Confucius’ home.It says: “When people are of one mind and heart, they can move Mt.Tai."

中国有一句著名的俗语，讲的是孔子家乡附近的一座圣山。这句话是这样说的：“人心齐，泰山移”。

We cannot expect to be united at every turn, but we can be of one mind and heart on the need to find common ground as we confront the shared challenges of the 21st century.The Obama Administration has embraced this dialogue with China early and energetically because we want to see it to fruition.This is an issue of great importance to me as Secretary of State, and I know the same is true for my colleagues and for our President.我们无法期待事事处处都保持一致，但就面临21世纪的共同挑战有必要找到共同立足点而言，我们能够齐心协力。奥巴马政府上任伊始就决定大力与中国展开对话，因为我们希望看到它结出硕果。作为国务卿，这对我本人是一个十分重要的问题，并且我知道对我的同事们和奥巴马总统也是如此。

And now, it is my great honor to introduce Vice Premier Wang.现在，我非常荣幸地向大家介绍王副总理。

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第四篇：奥巴马致辞美中战略与经济对话

奥巴马致辞美中战略与经济对话

Thank you.Good morning.It is a great honor to welcome you to the first meeting of the Strategic Economic Dialogue between the United States and China.This is an essential step in advancing a positive, constructive, and comprehensive relationship between our countries.I'm pleased that President Hu shares my commitment to a sustained dialogue to enhance our shared interests.谢谢各位。早上好。能够在此欢迎你们前来参加美中战略与经济对话首次会议，我深感荣幸。这是推动两国积极、建设性、全面关系的极其重要的步骤。胡锦涛主席同我一样致力于为增进两国的共同利益而开展持续对话，我对此感到高兴。

President Hu and I both felt that it was important to get our relationship off to a good start.Of course, as a new President and also as a basketball fan, I have learned from the words of Yao Ming, who said, “No matter whether you are new or an old team member, you need time to adjust to one another.” Well, through the constructive meetings that we've already had, and through this dialogue, I'm confident that we will meet Yao's standard.胡主席和我都认为两国关系有一个良好的开端很重要。当然，作为一位新任总统和篮球迷，我从姚明说过的话中受到启示，他说：“无论你是新队员还是老队员，你都需要时间相互适应。”通过我们已经举行的建设性会晤和这项对话，我深信我们能够达到姚明提出的标准。

I want to acknowledge the remarkable American and Chinese leaders who will co-chair this effort.Hillary Clinton and Tim Geithner are two of my closest advisors, and they have both obtained extraordinary experience working with China.And I know that they will have extremely capable and committed Chinese counterparts in State Councilor Dai and Vice Premier Wang.Thank you very much for being here.我来介绍一下将共同主持这一对话的美中两国卓越的领导人。希拉里∙克林顿（Hillary Clinton）和蒂姆∙盖特纳（Tim Geithner）是与我接触最密切的顾问中的两位，他们在与中国合作方面都有非凡的经验。我知道他们的对话伙伴王岐山副总理和戴秉国国务委员也是能力超凡并坚定地致力于对话。

I'm also looking forward to the confirmation of an outstanding U.S.Ambassador to China, Governor Jon Huntsman, who is here today.Jon has deep experience living and working in Asia, and--unlike me--he speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese.He also happens to be a Republican who co-chaired Senator McCain's campaign.And I think that demonstrates Jon's commitment to serving his country, and the broad, bipartisan support for positive and productive relations between the United States and China.So thank you, Jon, for your willingness to serve.我还期待乔恩∙亨茨曼（Jon Huntsman，中文名洪博培）州长通过确认，成为一位出色的美国驻华大使。他今天也在座。乔恩在亚洲有丰富的生活和工作经历，并且，同我不一样的是，他能说一口流利的中国普通话。他还是一位共和党人，曾任麦凯恩（McCain）参议员总统竞选团队的共同主席。我认为，这反映了乔恩为国效劳的坚定承诺以及两党对发展积极和富有成果的美中关系的广泛、一致的支持。谢谢您，乔恩，谢谢您同意担任这项职务。

Today, we meet in a building that speaks to the history of the last century.It houses a national memorial to President Woodrow Wilson, a man who held office when the 20th century was still young, and America's leadership in the world was emerging.It is named for Ronald Reagan, a man who came of age during two World Wars, and whose presidency helped usher in a new era of history.And it holds a piece of the Berlin Wall, a decades-long symbol of pision that was finally torn down, unleashing a rising tide of globalization that continues to shape our world.今天，我们在一个见证了上个世纪历史的大楼里开会。这里有伍德罗∙威尔逊（Woodrow Wilson）总统的国家纪念馆。他任职于20世纪初期，当时，美国在世界上刚刚崭露头角。这座大楼以罗纳德∙里根（Ronald Reagan）的名字命名。里根在两次世界大战期间成年，在他担任总统时期，美国政府帮助迎来了一个新的历史时代。这座大楼里还陈列着象征几十年对立的柏林墙（Berlin Wall）的一块砖石，这堵墙的最终拆除引发了全球化的潮流，这一潮流至今仍在继续塑造我们的世界。

One hundred years ago--in the early days of the 20th century--it was clear that there were momentous choices to be made--choices about the borders of nations and the rights of human beings.But in Woodrow Wilson's day, no one could have foreseen the arc of history that led to a wall coming down in Berlin, nor could they have imagined the conflict and upheaval that characterized the years in between.For people everywhere--from Boston to Beijing--the 20th century was a time of great progress, but that progress also came with a great price.100年前，在20世纪初期，显然有两种极其重要的选择等待人们去作出——关于国界和人权的选择。但是，在伍德罗∙威尔逊时代，谁也无法预见导致柏林那堵墙倒塌的历史进程，也无法想象这段历史所特有的冲突与动荡。对从波士顿到北京的世界各地的人们来说，20世纪是取得巨大进步的时代，但为了取得这些进步，也付出了巨大的代价。

Today, we look out on the horizon of a new century.And as we launch this dialogue, it's important for us to reflect upon the questions that will shape the 21st century.Will growth be stalled by events like our current financial crisis, or will we cooperate to create balanced and sustainable growth, lifting more people out of poverty and creating a broader prosperity around the world? Will the need for energy breed competition and climate change, or will we build partnerships to produce clean power and to protect our planet? Will nuclear weapons spread unchecked, or will we forge a new consensus to use this power for only peaceful purposes? Will extremists be able to stir conflict and pision, or will we unite on behalf of our shared security? Will nations and peoples define themselves solely by their differences, or can we find common ground necessary to meet our common challenges, and to respect the dignity of every human being? 今天，我们眺望新世纪的地平线。在我们启动这项对话的时候，我们有必要思索将影响21世纪的那些问题。是让当前的金融危机及其他事件导致经济增长停步，还是我们通过合作创造平衡而可持续的增长，帮助更多人摆脱贫困，为世界带来更大范围的繁荣？是让对能源的需求导致竞争和气候变化，还是我们通过建立伙伴关系生产清洁能源和保护我们的地球？是让核武器无止境扩散，还是我们达成新的共识，把核能仅仅用于和平目的？是让恐怖分子煽动冲突和分裂的图谋得逞，还是我们团结一致共保安全？国家和民族是拘泥于差异思维，还是我们能够找到应对共同挑战所必需的共同点，并给予每一个人应有的尊严？

We can't predict with certainty what the future will bring, but we can be certain about the issues that will define our times.And we also know this: The relationship between the United States and China will shape the 21st century, which makes it as important as any bilateral relationship in the world.That really must underpin our partnership.That is the responsibility that together we bear.我们无法确定无疑地预期未来，但我们确知将会影响我们时代的问题。我们还知道：美中关系将影响二十一世纪，因此，其重要性不亚于世界上任何一种双边关系。我们的伙伴关系必须基于这一现实。这是我们共同承担的责任。

As we look to the future, we can learn from our past--for history shows us that both our nations benefit from engagement that is grounded in mutual interest and mutual respect.During my time in office, we will mark the 40th anniversary of President Nixon's trip to China.At that time, the world was much different than it is today.America had fought three wars in East Asia in just 30 years, and the Cold War was in a stalemate.China's economy was cut off from the world, and a huge percentage of the Chinese people lived in extreme poverty.在我们展望未来之时，我们可以借鉴过去——因为历史向我们表明，我们两国都受益于建立在共同利益和相互尊重基础之上的接触。在我任职期间，我们将迎来尼克松总统访问中国四十周年纪念日。当时，我们所处的是一个与现在大不相同的世界。在短短30年里，美国在东亚就打了三场战争，而冷战则陷于僵局。中国经济与世隔绝，中国人口的很大一部分生活在赤贫之中。

Back then, our dialogue was guided by a narrow focus on our shared rivalry with the Soviet Union.Today, we have a comprehensive relationship that reflects the deepening ties among our people.Our countries have now shared relations for longer than we were estranged.Our people interact in so many ways.And I believe that we are poised to make steady progress on some of the most important issues of our times.当时我们的对话建立在一个狭隘的基础上，即我们各自与苏联展开的竞争。今天，我们享有反映两国人民之间日益深化的纽带的全面关系。迄今为止，我们两国的交往时间已经超过相互隔绝的时间。两国人民的交往领域不可胜数。我认为，我们已经具备条件，将在这个时代所面临的一些最重要的议题上取得稳步进展。

My confidence is rooted in the fact that the United States and China share mutual interests.If we advance those interests through cooperation, our people will benefit and the world will be better off--because our ability to partner with each other is a prerequisite for progress on many of the most pressing global challenges.我的信心基于一个事实：即美国和中国有着共同利益。如果我们通过合作来推进这些利益，我们的人民将受益，世界也会受益──因为我们相互合作的能力是在许多最紧迫的全球问题上取得进展的先决条件之一。

Let me name some of those challenges.First, we can cooperate to advance our mutual interests in a lasting economic recovery.The current crisis has made it clear that the choices made within our borders reverberate across the global economy--and this is true not just in New York and Seattle, but in Shanghai and Shenzhen, as well.That is why we must remain committed to strong bilateral and multilateral coordination.And that is the example we have set by acting aggressively to restore growth, to prevent a deeper recession and to save jobs for our people.让我来列举出其中的一些挑战。第一，我们能够为在持久的经济复苏中增进共同利益展开合作。目前的危机表明，我们在各自国内所作的选择会引发全球经济的连锁反应──在纽约和西雅图如此，在上海和深圳也是如此。因此，我们必须继续致力于强有力的双边和多边协调。我们通过果断行动恢复增长，防止进一步衰退，保障人民的工作机会，发挥了典范作用。Going forward, we can deepen this cooperation.We can promote financial stability through greater transparency and regulatory reform.We can pursue trade that is free and fair, and seek to conclude an ambitious and balanced Doha Round agreement.We can update international institutions so that growing economies like China play a greater role that matches their greater responsibility.And as Americans save more and Chinese are able to spend more, we can put growth on a more sustainable foundation--because just as China has benefited from substantial investment and profitable exports, China can also be an enormous market for American goods.未来，我们可以深化这一合作。我们可以通过增进透明度和改革监管体制来促进金融稳定。我们可以开展自由和公平的贸易，寻求达成宏大而平衡的多哈回合协议。我们可以改进国际机制，使中国等发展中经济体发挥更大的作用和承担更大的责任。当美国人增加储蓄而中国人增加消费时，我们的增长便有了更加可持续的基础──因为正如中国得益于巨大投资和赢利性出口一样，它也能够成为美国商品的巨大市场。

Second, we can cooperate to advance our mutual interest in a clean, secure, and prosperous energy future.The United States and China are the two largest consumers of energy in the world.We are also the two largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world.Let's be frank: Neither of us profits from a growing dependence on foreign oil, nor can we spare our people from the ravages of climate change unless we cooperate.Common sense calls upon us to act in concert.其次，我们能够为在清洁、安全和繁荣的能源未来中增进共同利益展开合作。美国和中国是世界上两个最大的能源消费国。我们也是世界上两个排放温室气体最多的国家。坦率地说，我们必须展开合作，否则我们两国将受制于对外国石油的更大依赖，我们的人民将饱受气候变化之苦。这是基本常识，它要求我们共同采取行动。

Both of our countries are taking steps to transform our energy economies.Together we can chart a low carbon recovery;we can expand joint efforts at research and development to promote the clean and efficient use of energy;and we can work together to forge a global response at the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen and beyond.And the best way to foster the innovation that can increase our security and prosperity is to keep our markets open to new ideas, new exchanges, and new sources of energy.我们两国都在采取措施实现能源经济的转型。我们通过共同努力，能够开辟一条低碳复苏的道路；能够扩大研究和开发的合作范围，以提倡清洁能源和高效使用能源；还能够携手在哥本哈根气候变化问题会议（Climate Change Conference）及今后其他场合确立一个全球应对方案。要为增进我们的安全和繁荣推动创新，其最佳途径是使我们的市场面对新想法、新交流和新能源保持开放。

Third, we can cooperate to advance our mutual interests in stopping the spread of nuclear weapons.Make no mistake: The more nations acquire these weapons, the more likely it is that they will be used.Neither America nor China has an interest in a terrorist acquiring a bomb, or a nuclear arms race breaking out in East Asia.That is why we must continue our collaboration to achieve the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and make it clear to North Korea that the path to security and respect can be traveled if they meet their obligations.And that is why we must also be united in preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and urging the Islamic Republic to live up to its international obligations.第三，我们能够合作促进我们在遏制核武器扩散方面的共同利益。毫无疑问：掌握核武器的国家越多，使用核武器的可能性就越大。恐怖主义分子谋取核弹，或是东亚地区爆发核武竞赛，既不符合美国的利益，也不符合中国的利益。正因为如此，我们必须继续合作，实现朝鲜半岛无核化，并向北韩阐明，只要他们履行自己的义务，便能走上获得安全和尊重的道路。也正因为如此，我们必须立场一致地制止伊朗谋取核武器，并敦促这个伊斯兰共和国履行其国际义务。

This is not about singling out any one nation--it is about the responsibility of all nations.Together, we must cooperate to secure all vulnerable nuclear materials around the world, which will be a focus of our Global Nuclear Summit next year.And together, we must strengthen the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty by renewing its basic bargain: countries with nuclear weapons will move towards disarmament;countries without nuclear weapons will not acquire them;and all countries can access peaceful nuclear energy.A balance of terror cannot hold.In the 21st century, a strong and global regime is the only basis for security from the world's deadliest weapons.这并非是把矛头指向某一个国家——而是要求所有国家承担责任。我们必须共同努力，保障世界各地所有危险核材料的安全，这将是我们明年要举办的全球核问题峰会（Global Nuclear Summit）的一个重点议题。我们还必须共同努力强化《核不扩散条约》（Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty），重申其基本前提：有核武器的国家应向核裁军的目标迈进；没有核武器的国家不应谋取武器；所有国家都应有和平利用核能的途径。相互威慑的局面不可能长期维持。在21世纪，只有以一个强大的、全球性的制度为基础，才能防范世界上最具杀伤力的武器。

And fourth, we can cooperate to advance our mutual interests in confronting transnational threats.The most pressing dangers we face no longer come from competition among great powers--they come from extremists who would murder innocents;from traffickers and pirates who pursue their own profits at the expense of others;from diseases that know no borders;and from suffering and civil wars that breed instability and terror.These are the threats of the 21st century.And that is why the pursuit of power among nations must no longer be seen as a zero-sum game.Progress--including security--must be shared.第四，我们能够合作增进我们在应对跨国威胁方面的共同利益。我们所面临的最紧迫的威胁不再是大国之间的竞争——而是来自滥杀无辜的极端主义分子；来自为了牟取暴利不惜危害他人的贩运分子和海盗；来自不识疆界的疾病疫情；来自滋生动荡和恐怖的压迫和内战。这些都是21世纪所面临的威胁。因此，各国增强国力的追求绝不能再被视为一场零和游戏。进步——包括安全在内——必须共享。

Through increased ties between our militaries, we can diminish causes for dispute while providing a framework for cooperation.Through continued intelligence-sharing, we can disrupt terrorist plots and dismantle terrorist networks.Through early warning and coordination, we can check the spread of disease.And through determined diplomacy, we must meet our responsibility to seek the peaceful resolution of conflict--and that can begin with a renewed push to end the suffering in Darfur, and to promote a comprehensive peace in Sudan.通过我们两军间已经增强的联系，我们能够减少造成争端的因素，同时提供一个合作框架。通过继续进行情报交换，我们能够挫败恐怖主义分子的阴谋，并捣毁恐怖主义网络。通过早期预警和协作，我们能够遏制疾病的传播。通过坚定的外交努力，我们必须履行争取以和平方式解决冲突的责任——首先可以通过再次努力结束达尔富尔地区的困苦，并促使苏丹实现全面和平。

All of these issues are rooted in the fact that no one nation can meet the challenges of the 21st century on its own, nor effectively advance its interests in isolation.It is this fundamental truth that compels us to cooperate.I have no illusion that the United States and China will agree on every issue, nor choose to see the world in the same way.This was already noted by our previous speaker.But that only makes dialogue more important--so that we can know each other better, and communicate our concerns with candor.上述所有问题都基于这样一个事实：没有任何一个国家能够单独应对21世纪的挑战，也没有任何一个国家能在闭关自守的情况下有效地增进自身利益。正是这个根本事实促使我们展开合作。我不会不切实际地以为美国和中国能就所有议题达成一致，或以同样的方式看待这个世界。前面几位讲话的人士已经阐明了这一点。但这只会增强对话的重要性——以使我们加深相互了解，开诚?公地讨论我们关切的问题。

For instance, the United States respects the progress that China has made by lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty.Just as we respect China's ancient and remarkable culture, its remarkable achievements, we also strongly believe that the religion and culture of all peoples must be respected and protected, and that all people should be free to speak their minds.And that includes ethnic and religious minorities in China, as surely as it includes minorities within the United States.例如，美国对于中国帮助亿万人民摆脱贫困所取得的进展表示钦佩。正如我们尊重中国古老与辉煌的文化及其杰出成就，我们同时也深信各民族的宗教和文化应受到尊重与保护，所有的人都应该能自由地表达他们的想法，这包括中国的少数民族和少数派宗教人士，当然也包括美国的少数民族和少数派宗教人士。

Support for human rights and human dignity is ingrained in America.Our nation is made up of immigrants from every part of the world.We have protected our unity and struggled to perfect our union by extending basic rights to all our people.And those rights include the freedom to speak your mind, to worship your God, and to choose your leaders.These are not things that we seek to impose--this is who we are.It guides our openness to one another and to the world.对人权与人类尊严的支持在美国根深蒂固。我们的国家是由来自世界各地的移民所组成。我们通过把基本权利扩大至全体美国人保护了我们的团结，并力争使我们的合众国尽善尽美。这些权利包括表达意见、信奉神明、选择领袖的自由。这些不是我们谋求强加给人的东西，而是我们自己的民族特性。这是指导我们彼此之间和向全世界开诚布公的行为准则。

China has its own distinct story that shapes its own worldview.And Americans know the richness of China's history because it helped to shape the world and it helped to shape America.We know the talent of the Chinese people because they have helped to create this great country.My own Cabinet contains two Chinese Americans.And we know that despite our differences, America is enriched through deeper ties with a country of 1.3 billion people that is at once ancient and dynamic--ties that can be forged through increased exchanges among our people, and constructive bilateral relations between our governments.That is how we will narrow our pisions.中国形成自己的世界观也有其独特的经历。美国人了解中国历史的丰富底蕴，因为它对世界也对美国产生了影响。我们了解中国人民的才能，因为他们帮助创建了美国这个伟大的国家。我本人的内阁中就有两位华裔美国人。我们知道，尽管我们之间有分歧，但通过加深与一个有13亿人口、既古老又有活力的国家之间的联系，美国将受益匪浅。这些联系能够通过加强两国人民之间的交流及两国政府之间建设性的双边关系得到巩固。这就是我们赖以减少分歧的方式。

Let us be honest: We know that some are wary of the future.Some in China think that America will try to contain China's ambitions;some in America think that there is something to fear in a rising China.I take a different view.And I believe President Hu takes a different view, as well.I believe in a future where China is a strong, prosperous and successful member of the community of nations;a future when our nations are partners out of necessity, but also out of opportunity.This future is not fixed, but it is a destination that can be reached if we pursue a sustained dialogue like the one that you will commence today, and act on what we hear and what we learn.请允许我直言不讳：我们知道有些人对未来小心翼翼。中国的有些人认为美国将试图遏制中国的雄心壮志；美国的有些人则认为一个崛起的中国有些可怕。我有不同的看法。我相信胡主席也有不同的看法。我所相信的未来是：中国是国际社会强大、繁荣和成功的一员；届时我们的国家将不仅是出于需要而且也是出于寻求机遇成为合作的伙伴。未来并非一定如此，但是，如果我们坚持进行像今天即将开始的对话，并基于我们听到和学到的内容行事，这应当是一个能够达到的目标。

Thousands of years ago, the great philosopher Mencius said: “A trail through the mountains, if used, becomes a path in a short time, but, if unused, becomes blocked by grass in an equally short time.” Our task is to forge a path to the future that we seek for our children--to prevent mistrust or the inevitable differences of the moment from allowing that trail to be blocked by grass;to always be mindful of the journey that we are undertaking together.数千年前，伟大的哲学家孟子曾经说过：“山径之蹊间，介然用之而成路，为间不用，则茅塞之矣。”我们的任务是要开辟出一条造福子孙后代的通向未来的道路，防止缺乏信任或不可避免的一时分歧使这条道路被杂草堵塞，要随时想到我们正在共同完成的旅程。

This dialogue will help determine the ultimate destination of that journey.It represents a commitment to shape our young century through sustained cooperation, and not confrontation.I look forward to carrying this effort forward through my first visit to China, where I hope to come to know better your leaders, your people, and your majestic country.Together, I'm confident that we can move steadily in the direction of progress, and meet our responsibility to our people and to the future that we will all share.这项对话将有助于确定该旅程的最终目的地。它展示了我们通过持久合作——而并非对抗——来定格新世纪的承诺。我期待着在首次访问中国时进一步推动这项努力，我希望更好地了解你们的领导人、你们的人民和你们伟大的国家。我深信，只要我们携起手来，就能沿着进步的方向稳步向前，履行我们对我们的人民和我们共同的未来所承担的责任。

Thank you very much.多谢各位。

第五篇：奥巴马美中战略与经济对话致辞

奥巴马美中战略与经济对话致辞

Thank you.Good morning.It is a great honor to welcome you to the first meeting of the Strategic Economic Dialogue between the United States and China.This is an essential step in advancing a positive, constructive, and comprehensive relationship between our countries.I'm pleased that President Hu shares my commitment to a sustained dialogue to enhance our shared interests.谢谢各位。早上好。能够在此欢迎你们前来参加美中战略与经济对话首次会议，我深感荣幸。这是推动两国积极、建设性、全面关系的极其重要的步骤。胡锦涛主席同我一样致力于为增进两国的共同利益而开展持续对话，我对此感到高兴 President Hu and I both felt that it was important to get our relationship off to a good start.Of course, as a new President and also as a basketball fan, I have learned from the words of Yao Ming, who said, “No matter whether you are new or an old team member, you need time to adjust to one another.” Well, through the constructive meetings that we've already had, and through this dialogue, I'm confident that we will meet Yao's standard.胡主席和我都认为两国关系有一个良好的开端很重要。当然，作为一位新任总统和篮球迷，我从姚明说过的话中受到启示，他说：“无论你是新队员还是老队员，你都需要时间相互适应。”通过我们已经举行的建设性会晤和这项对话，我深信我们能够达到姚明提出的标准。

I want to acknowledge the remarkable American and Chinese leaders who will co-chair this effort.Hillary Clinton and Tim Geithner are two of my closest advisors, and they have both obtained extraordinary experience working with China.And I know that they will have extremely capable and committed Chinese counterparts in State Councilor Dai and Vice Premier Wang.Thank you very much for being here.我来介绍一下将共同主持这一对话的美中两国卓越的领导人。希拉里克林顿（Hillary Clinton）和蒂姆盖特纳（Tim Geithner）是与我接触最密切的顾问中的两位，他们在与中国合作方面都有非凡的经验。我知道他们的对话伙伴王岐山副总理和戴秉国国务委员也是能力超凡并坚定地致力于对话。

I'm also looking forward to the confirmation of an outstanding U.S.Ambassador to China, Governor Jon Huntsman, who is here today.Jon has deep experience living and working in Asia, and--unlike me--he speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese.He also happens to be a Republican who co-chaired Senator McCain's campaign.And I think that demonstrates Jon's commitment to serving his country, and the broad, bipartisan support for positive and productive relations between the United States and China.So thank you, Jon, for your willingness to serve.我还期待乔恩亨茨曼（Jon Huntsman，中文名洪博培）州长通过确认，成为一位出色的美国驻华大使。他今天也在座。乔恩在亚洲有丰富的生活和工作经历，并且，同我不一样的是，他能说一口流利的中国普通话。他还是一位共和党人，曾任麦凯恩（McCain）参议员总统竞选团队的共同主席。我认为，这反映了乔恩为国效劳的坚定承诺以及两党对发展积极和富有成果的美中关系的广泛、一致的支持。谢谢您，乔恩，谢谢您同意担任这项职务。

Today, we meet in a building that speaks to the history of the last century.It houses a national memorial to President Woodrow Wilson, a man who held office when the 20th century was still young, and America's leadership in the world was emerging.It is named for Ronald Reagan, a man who came of age during two World Wars, and whose presidency helped usher in a new era of history.And it holds a piece of the Berlin Wall, a decades-long symbol of pision that was finally torn down, unleashing a rising tide of globalization that continues to shape our world.今天，我们在一个见证了上个世纪历史的大楼里开会。这里有伍德罗威尔逊（Woodrow Wilson）总统的国家纪念馆。他任职于20世纪初期，当时，美国在世界上刚刚崭露头角。这座大楼以罗纳德里根（Ronald Reagan）的名字命名。里根在两次世界大战期间成年，在他担任总统时期，美国政府帮助迎来了一个新的历史时代。这座大楼里还陈列着象征几十年对立的柏林墙（Berlin Wall）的一块砖石，这堵墙的最终拆除引发了全球化的潮流，这一潮流至今仍在继续塑造我们的世界。

One hundred years ago--in the early days of the 20th century--it was clear that there were momentous choices to be made--choices about the borders of nations and the rights of human beings.But in Woodrow Wilson's day, no one could have foreseen the arc of history that led to a wall coming down in Berlin, nor could they have imagined the conflict and upheaval that characterized the years in between.For people everywhere--from Boston to Beijing--the 20th century was a time of great progress, but that progress also came with a great price.100年前，在20世纪初期，显然有两种极其重要的选择等待人们去作出——关于国界和人权的选择。但是，在伍德罗?威尔逊时代，谁也无法预见导致柏林那堵墙倒塌的历史进程，也无法想象这段历史所特有的冲突与动荡。对从波士顿到北京的世界各地的人们来说，20世纪是取得巨大进步的时代，但为了取得这些进步，也付出了巨大的代价。

Today, we look out on the horizon of a new century.And as we launch this dialogue, it's important for us to reflect upon the questions that will shape the 21st century.Will growth be stalled by events like our current financial crisis, or will we cooperate to create balanced and sustainable growth, lifting more people out of poverty and creating a broader prosperity around the world? Will the need for energy breed competition and climate change, or will we build partnerships to produce clean power and to protect our planet? Will nuclear weapons spread unchecked, or will we forge a new consensus to use this power for only peaceful purposes? Will extremists be able to stir conflict and pision, or will we unite on behalf of our shared security? Will nations and peoples define themselves solely by their differences, or can we find common ground necessary to meet our common challenges, and to respect the dignity of every human being? 今天，我们眺望新世纪的地平线。在我们启动这项对话的时候，我们有必要思索将影响21世纪的那些问题。是让当前的金融危机及其他事件导致经济增长停步，还是我们通过合作创造平衡而可持续的增长，帮助更多人摆脱贫困，为世界带来更大范围的繁荣？是让对能源的需求导致竞争和气候变化，还是我们通过建立伙伴关系生产清洁能源和保护我们的地球？是让核武器无止境扩散，还是我们达成新的共识，把核能仅仅用于和平目的？是让恐怖分子煽动冲突和分裂的图谋得逞，还是我们团结一致共保安全？国家和民族是拘泥于差异思维，还是我们能够找到应对共同挑战所必需的共同点，并给予每一个人应有的尊严？

We can't predict with certainty what the future will bring, but we can be certain about the issues that will define our times.And we also know this: The relationship between the United States and China will shape the 21st century, which makes it as important as any bilateral relationship in the world.That really must underpin our partnership.That is the responsibility that together we bear.我们无法确定无疑地预期未来，但我们确知将会影响我们时代的问题。我们还知道：美中关系将影响二十一世纪，因此，其重要性不亚于世界上任何一种双边关系。我们的伙伴关系必须基于这一现实。这是我们共同承担的责任。

As we look to the future, we can learn from our past--for history shows us that both our nations benefit from engagement that is grounded in mutual interest and mutual respect.During my time in office, we will mark the 40th anniversary of President Nixon's trip to China.At that time, the world was much different than it is today.America had fought three wars in East Asia in just 30 years, and the Cold War was in a stalemate.China's economy was cut off from the world, and a huge percentage of the Chinese people lived in extreme poverty.在我们展望未来之时，我们可以借鉴过去——因为历史向我们表明，我们两国都受益于建立在共同利益和相互尊重基础之上的接触。在我任职期间，我们将迎来尼克松总统访问中国四十周年纪念日。当时，我们所处的是一个与现在大不相同的世界。在短短30年里，美国在东亚就打了三场战争，而冷战则陷于僵局。中国经济与世隔绝，中国人口的很大一部分生活在赤贫之中。

Back then, our dialogue was guided by a narrow focus on our shared rivalry with the Soviet Union.Today, we have a comprehensive relationship that reflects the deepening ties among our people.Our countries have now shared relations for longer than we were estranged.Our people interact in so many ways.And I believe that we are poised to make steady progress on some of the most important issues of our times.当时我们的对话建立在一个狭隘的基础上，即我们各自与苏联展开的竞争。今天，我们享有反映两国人民之间日益深化的纽带的全面关系。迄今为止，我们两国的交往时间已经超过相互隔绝的时间。两国人民的交往领域不可胜数。我认为，我们已经具备条件，将在这个时代所面临的一些最重要的议题上取得稳步进展。My confidence is rooted in the fact that the United States and China share mutual interests.If we advance those interests through cooperation, our people will benefit and the world will be better off--because our ability to partner with each other is a prerequisite for progress on many of the most pressing global challenges.我的信心基于一个事实：即美国和中国有着共同利益。如果我们通过合作来推进这些利益，我们的人民将受益，世界也会受益──因为我们相互合作的能力是在许多最紧迫的全球问题上取得进展的先决条件之一。

Let me name some of those challenges.First, we can cooperate to advance our mutual interests in a lasting economic recovery.The current crisis has made it clear that the choices made within our borders reverberate across the global economy--and this is true not just in New York and Seattle, but in Shanghai and Shenzhen, as well.That is why we must remain committed to strong bilateral and multilateral coordination.And that is the example we have set by acting aggressively to restore growth, to prevent a deeper recession and to save jobs for our people.让我来列举出其中的一些挑战。第一，我们能够为在持久的经济复苏中增进共同利益展开合作。目前的危机表明，我们在各自国内所作的选择会引发全球经济的连锁反应──在纽约和西雅图如此，在上海和深圳也是如此。因此，我们必须继续致力于强有力的双边和多边协调。我们通过果断行动恢复增长，防止进一步衰退，保障人民的工作机会，发挥了典范作用。

Going forward, we can deepen this cooperation.We can promote financial stability through greater transparency and regulatory reform.We can pursue trade that is free and fair, and seek to conclude an ambitious and balanced Doha Round agreement.We can update international institutions so that growing economies like China play a greater role that matches their greater responsibility.And as Americans save more and Chinese are able to spend more, we can put growth on a more sustainable foundation--because just as China has benefited from substantial investment and profitable exports, China can also be an enormous market for American goods.未来，我们可以深化这一合作。我们可以通过增进透明度和改革监管体制来促进金融稳定。我们可以开展自由和公平的贸易，寻求达成宏大而平衡的多哈回合协议。我们可以改进国际机制，使中国等发展中经济体发挥更大的作用和承担更大的责任。当美国人增加储蓄而中国人增加消费时，我们的增长便有了更加可持续的基础──因为正如中国得益于巨大投资和赢利性出口一样，它也能够成为美国商品的巨大市场。

Second, we can cooperate to advance our mutual interest in a clean, secure, and prosperous energy future.The United States and China are the two largest consumers of energy in the world.We are also the two largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world.Let's be frank: Neither of us profits from a growing dependence on foreign oil, nor can we spare our people from the ravages of climate change unless we cooperate.Common sense calls upon us to act in concert.其次，我们能够为在清洁、安全和繁荣的能源未来中增进共同利益展开合作。美国和中国是世界上两个最大的能源消费国。我们也是世界上两个排放温室气体最多的国家。坦率地说，我们必须展开合作，否则我们两国将受制于对外国石油的更大依赖，我们的人民将饱受气候变化之苦。这是基本常识，它要求我们共同采取行动。

Both of our countries are taking steps to transform our energy economies.Together we can chart a low carbon recovery;we can expand joint efforts at research and dev