第一篇:新加坡總理李顯龍在國慶節上的講話
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's National Day Message 9 August 2011
新加坡總理李顯龍2011年國慶獻詞 2011年8月9日
The Singapore economy is consolidating its recovery from the 2008 global economic crisis.GDP grew 4.9% in the first half of 2011, while unemployment remains low at 2.1%.Despite some risks on the horizon, we project steady growth of 5-6% for 2011.親愛的同胞,我國自從擺脫了2008年的全球經濟危機,經濟已恢復穩健的增長。今年上半年增長了百分之4.9,失業率也維持在百分之2.1的低水平。盡管前景存有一些風險,我們今年預料能取得介于百分之5到百分之6的增長率。
Our last five years were marked by uncertainty and rapid change.We enjoyed several very good years when our economy boomed, and wages went up.But we also experienced some very worrying moments, especially during the global economic crisis.過去五年,我們的大環境起落不定,變化快速。我們經歷了幾個好年頭,經濟取得可觀增長,員工薪金也有上漲。但是我們也曾經歷困難時刻,尤其在全球經濟陷入危機的時候。
Amidst such unprecedented turbulence, the Government did its utmost to protect Singaporeans from the global crisis.We introduced the Jobs Credit to keep firms viable and save jobs.We formed the Economic Strategies Committee to identify long-term opportunities and map out a pathway for the future.我們在應付那場前所未見的經濟風暴時,政府盡全力保護國人免受沖擊。我們推出了雇用補貼計劃,協助公司維持運作和保住工作。我們成立了經濟戰略委員會,尋找長遠的發展機會,以及規劃未來的發展道路。
This year, with the cost of living rising, we launched the Grow & Share package to help households cope.We continue to retrain workers to become more employable, and to support needy families through many assistance programmes.自今年年初以來,我們的生活費上漲得快,政府因此推出“增長共享”配套,幫助新加坡家庭減輕生活負擔。我們也繼續重新培訓員工,以提高他們的受雇能力。我們還實施了多項援助貧困家庭的措施。
Overall, Government policies have worked.Our strong reserves saved up over many years gave us the confidence and the means to move decisively with our Resilience Package.Our growth strategies of upgrading education and skills, and breaking into higher-value sectors have created good new jobs for Singaporeans.Compared to five years ago, most households have seen incomes rise.總的來說,政府的政策已經奏效。我們向來知道未雨綢繆的重要,積累了相當可觀的儲備金,因此能夠果斷地推出一項振興配套。我們積極提升國人的教育和技能水平,也進軍更高增值的經濟領域來推動經濟的增長,為國人創造新的和良好的就業機會,并且在過去五年逐漸為多數家庭帶來更高的收入。
But despite our best efforts, we could not shield Singaporeans fully from external shocks.In a rapidly changing situation, the Government had to address the most urgent problems first – stabilising the economy, saving jobs, helping those who were displaced by the crisis.然而,雖然政府盡力為人民遮風擋雨,但還是無法完全抵擋外界風雨所帶來的沖擊。在關鍵時刻,政府的當務之急是穩定經濟、保住工作以及協助失去工作的工友。
Some Government policies did not keep pace, but we have been tackling the problems.We are building more HDB flats, to reduce waiting times and keep prices affordable.We are adding MRT lines and buses, to improve public transport service standards.We are moderating the inflow of foreign workers and immigrants, and making it clearer that Singaporeans come first.We are reviewing our social safety nets to better support Singaporeans in a more volatile environment.The results will not arrive overnight, but we should see improvements over the next few years.一些政策沒跟上急速演變的局勢,但我們已經著手處理這些問題了。我們正在建造更多的政府組屋,以縮短購屋等候時間和維持合宜的價格水平。我們將增添地鐵線和巴士,以改善公共交通的服務水平。我們放慢了引進外國勞工和移民的速度,也更明確地讓新加坡公民享有優先待遇。我們的大環境越來越不穩定,為了確保人民得到應有的幫助,我們正在檢討社會安全網。這不是立竿見影的改變,我們在幾年內應能看到成績。
However, we should be especially careful of one issue.While we will always put Singaporeans first, let us not turn negative on foreigners.Singapore has prospered because we have been open to the world and alive to economic competition and change.This is how we have attracted investments, created jobs for Singaporeans, and made ourselves a vibrant city.We cannot afford to close in on ourselves, or attribute all our problems to foreigners.We must stay connected to the world, and continue to welcome talent and ideas, wherever they may come from.Only then can we continue to thrive, and build a better Singapore for all.我們必須特別謹慎處理一個問題:我們把新加坡人的利益放在第一位的立場,不應該變質成為排斥外國人的心態。新加坡向來對外開放,而且善于順應國際形勢的變化,這為我們帶來許多投資和就業機會,使新加坡成為一個朝氣蓬勃的城市。我們不能自我封閉,也不應該把所有問題歸咎于外國人。我們必須與世界保持聯系,繼續歡迎來自各地的人才和思想。唯有這樣,我們才能持續繁榮昌盛,為人民建造一個更美好的家園。
While addressing pressing concerns at home, we must remain attentive to global trends, and take a longer term view of our future.Asia, led by China and India, is expected to continue growing, but the global outlook remains uncertain.Europe’s debt problems are far from solved, despite the recent bailout of Greece by the EU.The US economy remains sluggish.The US President and Congress have agreed to raise the debt ceiling, but have put off difficult decisions to raise taxes and cut spending.Japan has the added burden of earthquake and tsunami recovery.These three key economies are struggling to find the decisive leadership required to resolve their domestic challenges.This will weigh them down and dampen global prospects.我們在處理各種緊迫的民生問題時,也必須關注世界的動向以及我們長遠的展望。以中國和印度為首的亞洲地區預料將持續增長。不過,全球前景仍然不明朗。歐盟最近通過了拯救希臘的方案,不過歐洲債務危機的化解仍舊遙遙無期。美國經濟依然萎靡不振。盡管美國總統和美國國會已經達至提高債務頂限的協議,但是還未作出增稅和削減開支的艱難決定。日本在受到地震和海嘯的沖擊后必須進行重建,這是額外的沉重負擔。這三大經濟體的的人民,還在等待領導人展現克服困難的決心。這些國家無力振興經濟,影響了全球經濟的展望。
The next few years will bring more rapid changes and surprises.We must anticipate and respond to these external events as best as we can, and steer a course that maximises Singapore’s chances of success.未來的幾年,我們將面對一個變化多端、充滿未知數的世界。我們必須盡力預測和應付外在形勢,為新加坡尋找最有保障的發展策略。
We need to keep building for the longer term.We will grow our economy by upgrading ourselves and raising productivity, reducing the need to import so many foreign workers.We will educate our young well, and retrain our older workers effectively.And we will create an outstanding living environment for ourselves: a City in a Garden, and a vibrant, thriving home for all Singaporeans.We have comprehensive plans to achieve these goals.我們需要進行各種建設,為國家長遠的發展做好準備。放眼未來,我們應該強調自我提升和提高生產能力,以減少對外來工人的依賴。我們要好好地培養下一代,并且為年長員工提供有效的培訓。我們要建設優良的居住環境:把新加坡打造成一座花園里的城市,以及一個屬于全體人民、欣欣向榮的家園。我們已經擬好了周詳的計劃,準備一一實現這些目標。
Beyond these specific policies, the way we manage our affairs must change.Our society is changing.A new generation of Singaporeans want more alternative voices, and more debate on issues affecting them.They seek to play a bigger part in co-creating solutions.I welcome this.I invite Singaporeans with ideas and plans to come forward, and help us get more things done in better ways.The Government will reach out to all segments of society, to tap your imagination, energy and initiative.This will not only improve policies and results;it will also strengthen our sense of commitment and belonging to this place we call home.除了擬定明確的發展計劃,我們也必須調整我們治理國家的方式。我們的社會在演變。新一代新加坡人希望在談論切身課題時,能夠聽到更多不同的聲音,能夠有更熱烈的辯論。他們也爭取更多參與決策的機會。我歡迎人民提出這些訴求。我吁請更多有見解,有好主意的人士挺身而出,協助政府解決問題,把事情辦得更好。政府也將跟社會各界建立聯系,并且將借重人民的力量,想象力和自動自發的精神。這有助于我們改善政策,也可加強人民的社會責任感和歸屬感。
More diverse views can produce a more vibrant society, but they may also split and weaken us.We need to enlarge our common space, not magnify our differences and become a house divided.By staying united we can respond effectively to major challenges, and continue to outperform other countries.不同的意見可以增強社會的活力,但也可能分化和削弱我們的社會。我們應該擴大彼此之間的共同點,而不是刻意加大我們之間的分歧;否則,我們的社會將會四分五裂。團結才是力量,才能克服各種挑戰和保持我國的競爭優勢。
In particular, younger Singaporeans have a major part to play.You are our future.You belong to the age of the Internet and social media.You have different experiences, perspectives, and aspirations from your elders.And you will inherit the country that earlier generations have painstakingly built.在很大程度上,年輕一代的態度將決定新加坡社會的演變。你們是國家的未來和希望。你們生長在網絡和新媒體時代;你們的經歷、見解或志向有別于年長一輩。今天的新加坡,是幾代先輩辛苦建立起來的國家。在不久的將來,你們將肩負起帶領國家前進的重任。
We will do our utmost to help you succeed.Your idealism, passion and commitment will make all the difference.You will have many opportunities to seek your own dreams and fulfil your promise.I am happy that many young Singaporeans also feel a calling to serve a shared, higher purpose: volunteering for humanitarian relief missions, taking up green causes, and caring for the aged and less fortunate.This Singapore spirit will hold us together as one people.我們將竭盡所能幫助你們建立成功的人生。你們的理想,熱情和信念,將對社會的未來發揮關鍵的影響。你們會有很多追逐夢想和實現理想的機會。我知道很多年輕國人關懷社會,愿意為社會大眾服務和維護公共的利益,這令我感到欣慰。你們自愿參與人道組織的救援任務,為環保的工作盡心盡力,也向老年人和社會里的不幸人士伸出援手。這是新加坡精神的體現,有助于我們團結起來,達到萬眾一心。
Many years ago, our forefathers pulled together and worked hard to build this nation.Their common goal was to survive, and show the world that we could make it on our own.That powerful drive united and motivated a whole generation of Singaporeans.多年以前,我們的先輩齊心協力,不畏艱難,因此建立了這個國家。他們的共同目標是讓新加坡立足于世界,向世人證明我們可以靠自己的力量創出一片天地。他們的毅力團結了和激勵了整個時代的新加坡人。
We are now at a new defining moment in our history.In a globalised world, we can stay competitive by raising our education levels and productivity.We can pull ahead by enlarging our talent pool and remaining an open, vibrant society.Most importantly, we can surmount the never-ending challenges of nation building by looking out for one another and working hand-in-hand to improve all our lives.現在,我們又到了一個歷史的分水嶺。在這個全球化的世界里,如果我們能夠提高教育水平和生產力,就能保持競爭力;如果我們能夠逐步擴大人才資源,保持社會的開放與活力,我們就能保持領先的地位;最重要的是,新加坡人如果能夠互相扶持,同舟共濟,便能克服建國過程中的種種挑戰。
This island is our shared home.Together, we have achieved much in the 46 years since Independence.Let us continue to work together to create a brighter future and a better home for all of us.這個島國是我們共同的家園。自獨立以來的這46年,我們一起取得了豐碩的成就。讓我們繼續齊心協力,為全體人民創造一個更光明的前程和更美好的家園。
I wish all Singaporeans a Happy National Day.讓我們祝愿全體新加坡人:國慶日快樂!
第二篇:新加坡總理李顯龍2013年國慶致辭
新加坡總理李顯龍2013年國慶致辭
二〇一三年國慶節致辭
新加坡總理 李顯龍
2013年8月9日
My fellow Singaporeans:
親愛的同胞:
I am speaking to you from the new SAFRA clubhouse in Toa Payoh.This is where SAFRA built its very first clubhouse in 1975.We have just rebuilt it with better facilities for NSmen and your families.It is a small gesture to thank you for your many contributions and sacrifices.It is also an example of how we are upgrading our amenities and environment as Singapore develops, year by year.我是在戰備軍人協會嶄新的大巴窯俱樂部和大家講話。1975年,戰備軍協的第一個俱樂部就設在這里。不久前,大巴窯俱樂部經過重建后重新開放,為戰備軍人和家屬提供更好的設施,這是感謝大家為國家做出貢獻和犧牲的一點心意。隨著國家的發展,我們也一步步改善我們的環境和設施,翻新戰備軍協俱樂部是其中一個例子。
We have made steady progress this past year.We have cleared the queue for HDB flats, stabilised BTO prices and tightened up on property speculation and excessive borrowing.We have added more buses and increased the number of bus routes.We are trying out free early morning MRT rides into the city.We will add more trains to the existing lines.Phase One of the Downtown Line will open in December, and more MRT lines after that.We also celebrated several successes in the arts and sports, including our LionsXII team winning the Malaysian Super League.過去一年,我們的努力取得了成績。在房屋方面,我們縮短了申購新組屋的等候時間,首次申請者不再需要等候多年才買得到新組屋。我們也穩住預購組屋價格,并采取措施抑制房地產投機活動和過度借貸的問題。在交通方面,我們擴大巴士車隊和增加新巴士路線。為了舒緩早上繁忙時段的人潮,我們試驗推行(在限定時間)免費乘搭地鐵進市區的計劃。接下來,我們還會為現有地鐵線添置更多列車。地鐵市區線的第一階段路線將在今年12月通車。之
后,還會有更多地鐵線陸續通車。另外,我們在藝術和體育方面也獲得成就,包括我國12獅足球隊贏得馬來西亞超級足球聯賽冠軍。
We are tackling longer term issues too, especially marriage and parenthood, as well as population.The White Paper on Population in January provoked strong reactions, but the debate helped us to understand the issues better.We face difficult choices: We need foreign workers to serve our economy and Singaporeans’ needs, and immigrants to make up for our shortfall of babies.But we also worry about crowding and congestion, and maintaining our Singaporean identity.So we are feeling our way forward carefully, conscious both of our needs and our limits, and seeking the best outcome for Singaporeans.我們也正在著手處理一些長期課題,尤其是國人結婚生子和國家人口的課題。今年一月發布的人口白皮書引起了激烈的反應,不過這些討論確實讓我們更加了解有關課題。我們面對困難的抉擇:一方面,我們需要引進外國勞工從事經濟活動和應付國人的需要,也需要外來移民填補低生育率造成的人口不足;可是另一方面,我們又擔心移民涌入造成擁擠問題,以及如何維系新加坡人對國家的認同感和歸屬感。所以,我們很小心地探索前方的路,我們知道我們的需要和我們面對的挑戰,并希望為新加坡人尋求最好的結果。
Our economy is holding steady amidst global uncertainties.We are attracting more quality investments.Unemployment remains low.We grew by 2.0% in the first half of 2013, and expect to grow by 2.5-3.5% this year, higher than previously expected.Even as we tighten up on foreign workers and immigration, we must maintain investor confidence and keep Singapore open for business.在全球經濟不明朗的情況下,我國經濟保持穩定。我們吸引到更多優質的投資項目,失業率也保持在低水平。今年上半年,我國經濟增長百分之2,全年很可能達到百分之2.5到3.5的增長。在緊縮外勞和移民政策的同時,我們必須讓投資者對我們保有信心,確保新加坡仍然是具有吸引力的經商之地。
The world is changing rapidly and unpredictably.Technology is transforming our lives.Societies everywhere feel under pressure: Jobs have become less secure, wages are rising more slowly or even stagnating, families are working harder, and parents worry whether their children will do better than themselves.世界變得很快,也難以預測。科技給我們的生活帶來巨大變化。在很多國家,社會壓力正在加劇,工作少了保障, 工資增長緩慢甚至停滯下來,人們更賣力工作、為人父母者擔心下一代的前景不如自己這一代。
Singapore is changing too.The economy is maturing and our population is ageing.Different groups in society now have more diverse and even conflicting interests.Older Singaporeans worry about healthcare and costs of living.Younger ones aspire to wider education opportunities and more affordable homes.新加坡也在改變中。我國經濟已趨向成熟,人口日漸老化,而社會各群體的訴求也更加多樣化,甚至會互相抵觸。年長國人擔心醫藥保健和生活費的問題,年輕國人則渴望有更多更廣的升學途徑,以及價格更大眾化的房子。
Our road ahead will be different from the road we have travelled.So we must reassess our position, review our direction, and refresh our strategies to thrive in this new world.前方的路跟我們走過的路將會是不同的。因此,我們必須重新思考我們的定位、檢討我們的方向、和更新我們的策略,改善我們在這個新世界里的生活。
In my Message last year, I said that Singapore should always be our best Home, with Heart and Hope.We launched Our Singapore Conversation to define our shared future together.Many have participated actively and passionately.We heard many valuable suggestions.Thank you for taking part in this effort.我在去年的國慶獻詞中曾說,新加坡是我們共有的家園,我們必須努力把她建設成一個富有愛心、充滿希望,永遠最美好的家。為此,我們開展了“我們的新加坡全國對話”,一起勾畫我們共同的未來。許多國人積極熱烈地參與討論,我們聽到了很多寶貴的意見。非常感謝你們的參與。
Our Singapore Conversation has helped us crystallise what we aspire to: A Singapore which gives its citizens opportunities to succeed and live fulfilling lives.A nation which defines success in many ways, and offers multiple paths to many peaks.A society with safety nets that give people peace of mind.A community where the disadvantaged get help, and those who have done well in turn do more to help others.全國對話會讓我們更加清楚和明白,大家向往的新加坡。我們希望它是一個能夠為國民提供各種機會求取成功、充實人生的國家;一個對成功有廣范定義、讓人民能通過各種途徑攀登不同高峰的國度;一個為國人提供安全網、讓他們得以安身立命的社會;以及一個弱勢群體能夠獲得幫助、成功者也愿意為他人付出的社區。
We will set goals and work out plans to realise these aspirations.We must match these aspirations against the world we live in – our competition, our opportunities, and our potential as a people.我們將制訂目標和計劃,實現這些理想。不過,我們的理想不能脫離現實,我們必須考慮到,我們所處的世界會帶給我們什么樣的競爭、我們能享有什么樣的機會,以及全國齊心合力 所能發揮的潛在力量。
Today Singapore stands tall internationally.Many countries admire us.Developed countries and emerging economies want to pick up ideas from us.Every citizen gains from our strong Singapore brand – our workers enjoy a premium in wages, and our people studying and working abroad are welcomed and respected.今天的新加坡,在國際上享有崇高地位。許多國家羨慕我們,無論是發達國家或新興經濟體,都希望借鑒我們的經驗。響亮的新加坡品牌已讓所有公民受惠 ——我們的工友享有良好的工資,在外國念書或工作的新加坡人也受到禮遇。
At the same time, other countries are rapidly progressing and catching up.We must stay ahead of the competition, and maintain our standing in the world.然而,另一方面,其他國家正迅速發展并迎頭趕上。我們必須在世界競爭中保持領先,才能持續立足于世界。
To succeed under changed circumstances, we must adapt our basic approach to nation building.We must strike a new balance between the roles of the individual, the community and the State.要在新形勢下繼續取得成功,就必須調整建設國家的根本方針和策略。我們必須在個人、社區和政府的角色之間,找到新的平衡。
We must strengthen our sense of community.We need to give greater mutual support to one another – helping the less fortunate in big ways and small;volunteering for causes that we care about;organising ourselves to work for the common good.我們必須加強社區精神,更好地發揮互助精神,例如:以各種方式幫助社會上較不幸的人、義務推動自己認同的社會公益活動、或自發組織起來進行有利大眾的事。
We already do this, especially during crises.When dengue and the haze threatened us, we stood together and took care of one another.That is Singapore – not just separate individuals, but a community with a shared purpose and a sense of collective responsibility, taking the initiative to help one another in good times and bad.We need to strengthen this spirit of togetherness.事實上,我們已經在這么做了。當我們面對骨痛熱癥和煙霾的威脅時,我們并肩而立,守望相助。這就是新加坡,我們不是一群互不相干的個體,而是有著共同目標、體現集體責任精神、自動自發、愿意同甘共苦的社會。我們必須加強這個觀念。
The Government will also play a bigger role to build a fair and just society.We will do more to enable every Singaporean to succeed, through education and lifelong learning.We will keep avenues to rise wide open to all.We will help those from families with less get off to a good start in life, beginning from pre-school.We will tackle the cost of living, for example healthcare costs, especially for the elderly.We will foster a more equal society, by helping every family afford their own HDB flat, and giving low income workers a better deal through Workfare.In Singapore, everyone will always have a stake in this country, and ample chances to make good in life.在建設公平公正的社會方面,政府也將扮演更大的角色。我們會在教育和提倡終身學習方面做得更多,好讓每個新加坡人都有機會取得成功,并確保各種提升的渠道對所有人保持敞開。我們會從學前教育著手,幫助家境較不寬裕的孩子,確保他們在人生道路上有好的起跑點。同時,政府也將進一步幫助國人應付生活費,例如醫藥費、尤其是年長者的醫藥費。為了建設更為平等的社會,我們將幫助每戶家庭實現“居者有其屋”,以及通過“就業獎勵計劃”讓低薪工友享有更合理的待遇。在新加坡,每個新加坡人永遠是國家要照顧的對象,人人也都會有充分機會成就自己。
But remember: Each one of us must still do our best, and be self-reliant and resourceful.Because Singapore can only succeed if each one of us contributes his part.不過,要記住:我們還必須各盡所能,發揮盡善盡美、自強不息的精神,因為唯有人人獻出一份力,新加坡才能有所成就。
At the same time, all this is only possible if we are one united people, and not divided by race, social class, or political faction.We must always have able, honest and committed leaders, who can be trusted to serve Singaporeans.We need a good Government that thinks and plans ahead, and more importantly feels for our concerns and hopes.That is the way to build a better Singapore – together.要實現這一切,我們就必須萬眾一心,不被種族、社會階級或政治派別所分化。我們需要能干、誠實和有獻身精神的國家領袖,他們必須值得信賴和會竭盡所能為人民服務。同時,我們也需要一個好政府——有前瞻性,會未雨綢繆,更重要的是懂得體察民情和體恤民心,了解我們的擔憂和期望。惟有社會、人民和政府一起努力,才能建設更美好的新加坡。
We have come a long way, but our best years are ahead of us.We have the power to shape our destiny and write a new chapter in the Singapore story.Let us stand together, and dedicate ourselves to building in Singapore a brighter future for all.一路走來,新加坡取得了長足的發展,但我們最好的年頭還沒有到來。新加坡的命運掌握在每個新加坡人手中,我們有能力塑造未來,為新加坡故事譜寫新的篇章。讓我們攜手為建設更美好的新加坡共同努力。
Happy National Day!
祝愿全體國人,國慶日快樂!
第三篇:李顯龍總理2016年新加坡國慶日視頻致辭
李顯龍總理2016年新加坡國慶日視頻致辭 My fellow Singaporeans.Half a century ago ,when we embarked on our national-building journey.We could not yet call ourselves “one people”.We found it hard to imagine how we would survive on our own let alone progress together.But despite the odds,we made it.Last year ,in SG50,we celebrated how far we had come.Singaporeans now own and live beautiful homes.Our incomes and our lives have improved year after year.Our children receive good education and have bright futures.Most importantly, our different races and religions live together in harmony.We share common spaces and celebrate one another’s festivals.In January ,I celebrated Pongal with my Indian friends.At Chinese New Year, I exchanged mandarin oranges with non-Chinese friends.During Ramadan, I joined many Iftars and enjoyed the bazaar at Geylang Serai Only in Singapore.But we did not not start out as “one people”.Never forget how rare and precious the harmony is how much courage and toil went into creating it and how much effort it takes to sustain this miracle.What we have here is remarkable especially considering the state of the world today.Our journey to become ever more united continues.While we have
第 1 頁 made great strides new challenges lie ahead.Let me name three of them.One,we have a harmonious multi-racial society but extremist terrorism can tear our society apart.In recent months,terrorists inspired by ISIS perpetrated attacks in the US ,Europe,Turkey,Bangladesh and close to home ,in Malaysia and Indonesia.There will be more.We know Singapore is also being targeted.We have detained self-radicalised Singaporeans and foreign workers.If a terrorist attack were to occur here will we stand together or will we fall apart.Two, economic growth has benefited us all but our economy is at a turning point.Globalization and technological change are disrupting our work and our way of life.Entire industries are being forced to innovate or perish.Our workers worry about their jobs.They face competition not only from workers elsewhere but also from computers and robots.Can we continue to progress together, and share widely the fruits of growth.Will our children have a brighter future.Three , our political system has thus far delivered good government , stability and progress.But our society is changing,and our unity will come under new strains.How do we make Singapore continues to have clean and constructive
第 2 頁 politics and effective and stable government.How do we avoid the pitfalls to populism pr political gridlock.Our countries,facing similar challenges, have run into trouble.In multi-religious societies, terrorism has caused distrust and tensions.In
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is disproportionately benefiting a minority of the population.In cities across the world ,graduates struggle to find jobs and young couples can’t afford homes.As a result of all these challenges politics in many countries has become divisive and angry.Voters lose faith in moderate parties in the political center.Extreme views and parties gain support not by offering better solutions but by expressing voter’s anger at their leaders and frustration with the way things are.The Brexit referendum was a vivid example.Can Singapore resist these forces.Other countries have more resources and bigger hinterlands longer histories and stronger identities.And yet they have run into trouble.Can Singapore be different.I believe that we can.First ,with terrorism, we acknowledge the threat honestly.Muslim Singapore are not afraid to take a forthright stand to condemn terrorist attacks and the perverted ideology of the perpetrators.And non-Muslim Singaporeans distinguish clearly between their peaceful Muslim fellow citizens and
第 3 頁 jihadist terrorists.Thus we stand together, and strength trust in our multi-religious society.Second, to enable us to prosper together.We are investing in every Singaporean.We are expanding and upgrading preschools to give every child a good start in life.Our schools cater to different talents so that every student can realise his potential and dreams.Skills-Future will help everyone to upgrade themselves and master valuable new skills.We support companies’ effort to transform themselves and to innovate through R&D, so that we can create new jobs in a changing economy.To help us cope with more uncertain conditions, we have strengthened our social safety nets.Hence the Pioneer Generation Package, Workfare MediShield Life and now ,Silver Support.We will ensure that our schemes are sustainable because our children must not be burdened with debt.Finally, to ensure good government ,we are keeping our politics constructive and updating our political system.Singaporean are coming together to solve problems and get things done from developing Pulau Ubin to charting our future economy.We are fine-tuning our electoral system to make GRCs and smaller and create more SMCs.The Constitutional
第 4 頁 Commission is studying improvements to the elected Presidency to make it a more effective unifying institution and a stabiliser.However, the most fundamental factor in keeping Singapore exceptional is not good plans or adequate resources.It is whether we remain united.It is our shared resolve to tackle challenges together that determines whether we succeed and whether our children have a brighter future.I am confident that we will hold together and succeed.SG50 strengthened our sense.Our tripartite partners are working closely to upgrade our workers and economy.Our housing estates are integrated communities where people are not only live together but know their neighbours , celebrate each other’s festivals and keep an eye out for one another.Many Singaporeans spend time with elderly and the disadvantaged and help the disabled get around.This year ,many Singaporeans have participated in SGfuture and launched projects to make Singapore better to become a more caring community to encourage one another;to learn and share skills;to build a cleaner and smarter home.This project all reflect the spirit of service the willingness to commit time and energy to make a better home for all.This is what unity means.It’s more than a warm ,fuzzy feeling.It’s the iron resolve to hold together despite the challenges despite
第 5 頁 the the sacrifices we have to make.It was forefather’s determination to be “one united people,regardless of race ,language or religion ” that drove them to transform Singapore over the last 50years.The sane resolve will carry thought the next 50.This National Day, I hope each of us will reflect on what this unity me4ans.Here,at SAFRA’s new Punggol clubhouse where I am speaking you can see the Singapore that we are building together.The HDB homes, the Punggol Waterway the NSmen and their families, the community all testify to how much we can achieve when we work as one.Let us renew our commitment to Singapore and to one another.This is where our families and friends live;This is where our future and hopes are;They are precious to us They are worth defending with our lives.Happy National Day!
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第四篇:新加坡總理李光耀在歡迎宴會上的講話
新加坡總理李光耀在歡迎宴會上的致辭
我謹代表我們代表團全體成員和我本人,對我們所受到的熱情和友好的歡迎,向閣下和中華人民共和國政府表示感謝。
自從我上次在1980年11月訪問中華人民共和國以來,貴國發生了翻天覆地的變化。由于實行了新的責任制和激勵機制,中國的經濟得到了迅速的發展。中國在外貿易、投資和技術方面實行開放,這不久將會使中國的經濟出現轉型。
面對這一預測,東南亞國家的心情是復雜的。一方面,中國的經濟發展將有利于整個地區的穩定,并促進整個地區的貿易和投資。另一方面,這些發展意味著東南亞國家在出口市場和外國投資方面不得不同中國進行競爭。中國可以通過增加同東南亞的貿易,來減少這種憂慮。商品和服務的雙向交流,比發表不論多少聯合公報都更能增進相互信任。
中國與超級大國發展關系具有舉足輕重的意義。總的看來,這些關系的發展減少了意外沖突的風險,并且促進了貿易的增長。
中國同幾乎所有東盟國家的雙邊關系也都有了發展。一旦東盟各國政府獲得保證,即中國共產黨和東盟各國非法的共產黨之間的黨際關系終止,這種雙邊關系將能得到進一步的發展。
自從新、中兩國1979年12月簽署貿易協定以來,兩國的貿易額已有較大增長。1980年,貿易總額約達20億新元,中國有7億新元的順差。1984年,貿易額猛增到35億新元,增長率高達74%,中國有24億新元的順差。
到訪中國的新加坡人數,從1982年的18 000人增長到1984年的32 000人。由于新中兩國今年開辟了直達航線,游客的往來還會增加。
大約25年前新加坡真正地開始發展工業。新加坡的某些經歷,特別是作為一個亞洲社會因受外國經理和工程師的影響而產生的一些問題,對中國迅速實現現代化可能會有借鑒之處。
新加坡的私營企業和國營企業已經同中國企業在酒店建設、港口管理和近海石油供應基地管理方面建立了合資企業。這是一個好的開端。隨著中國實行對外開放政策,雙方可以進行合作的范圍相當可觀,特別是在建筑、工程、旅游、電子和計算機、石油和石油化工、城市規劃及住宅區和工業區的設計方面。新加坡企業不大可能在文化方面給中國造成什么問題。
在政治軍事方面,越南占領柬埔寨是東南亞的主要問題。越南占領柬埔寨已經進入第7年。東盟奉行反對越南侵略的政策同時,也決心尋求政治解決。這一政策在聯合國贏得了廣泛支持。民主柬埔寨聯合政府的抵抗力量將繼續迫使越南為占領柬埔寨而在國內和國際上付出代價價。中國在反對侵略者方面也發揮著重要作用。但是,我要強調提出,新加坡及其東盟伙伴所尋求的是政治解決柬埔寨問題,而不是曠日持久的軍事沖突。一個不受任何外國勢力支配的獨立的柬埔寨將有利于本地區的和平與穩定。
Speech by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore at the Welcoming Banquet
On behalf of the members of my delegation and myself, may I thank you and the government of the People’s Republic of China for the warm and friendly welcome we have received.Since my last visit to the People’s Republic of China in November 1980, enormous changes have taken place.China’s economy has grown rapidly with the new responsibility system and incentives.The opening of China to foreign trade, investments and technology, will transform her economy in due course.These forecasts have been received with mixed feelings by Southeast Asian countries.On the one hand, China’s economic growth will create stability and stimulate trade and investments in the whole region.On the other hand, these developments mean that Southeast Asian countries have to compete against China for export markets and foreign investments.China can lessen these concerns by increasing her trade with Southeast Asia.A two-way flow of goods and services can do more for mutual confidence than any number of joint communiqués.The developments in China’s relations with the superpowers have been significant.On the whole they have lessened the risks of accidental conflict and encouraged more trade.China has also made bilateral progress with nearly all ASEAN countries.They can improve further once ASEAN governments are assured that party-to-party relations between the Chinese Communist Party and illegal communist parties of ASEAN countries have been discontinued.Singapore-China trade has increased since the signing of the trade agreement in December 1979.In 1980, total trade amounted to about S﹩2 billion, with a balance of S﹩700 million in China’s favor.In 1984, it had increased by a significant 74 per cent to S﹩3.5 billion, with a balance of S﹩2.4 billion in China’s favor.The number of Singaporeans visiting China has increased from 18 000 in 1982 to 32 000 in 1984.With the establishment of direct air services between China and Singapore this year, this flow of tourists will increase.Singapore’s industrial development started in earnest some 25 years ago.Some of Singapore’s experiences, especially the problems that arise form an Asian society’s exposure to ways that come with foreign managers and engineers may be relevant to China in her rapid modernization.Singapore’s private and public sectors have entered into joint ventures with China’s enterprises in hotel development, port management and management of offshore oil supply bases.It is a good beginning.With China’s open door policy, the scope for co-operative arrangements is considerable, especially in fields like construction and engineering, tourism, electronics and computers, petroleum and petrochemicals, city planning and the design of housing and industrial estates.Singapore enterprises are less likely to pose cultural problems to China.On the political-military front, the major problem in Southeast Asia is the Vietnamese occupation of Cambodia, now in its seventh year.ASEAN’s policy of opposition to Vietnamese aggression is combined with a determined search for a political solution.This policy has widespread support in the United Nations.The resistance forces of CGDK(Coalition Government of Democratic Kampuchea)will continue to make the Vietnamese occupation of Cambodia costly, both domestically and internationally.China, too, has an important role in countering the aggressor.I should, however, emphasize that Singapore and her ASEAN partners seek a political settlement, not a protracted military conflict, in Cambodia.An independent Cambodia, one not under the domination of any foreign country, is in the interests of peace and stability in the region.
第五篇:國慶節領導講話-總理致辭
國務院總理溫家寶發表了熱情洋溢的講話。他首先代表黨中央、國務院,向全國各族人民和各界人士,致以節日的祝賀;向香港特別行政區和澳門特別行政區同胞、臺灣同胞以及海外僑胞,致以親切的問候;向出席招待會的各國朋友,向所有關心和支持我國現代化建設的國際友人,表示誠摯的感謝。溫家寶說,中華人民共和國的誕生,開辟了中國歷史發展的新紀元。55年來,以毛澤東、鄧小平、江澤民為主要代表的中國共產黨人,帶領全國各族人民,百折不撓,艱苦奮斗,取得了舉世矚目的輝煌成就。55年的光輝歷程,使我們從中得出一個最重要、最基本的結論,這就是:必須在中國共產黨的堅強領導下,立足本國國情,順應世界潮流,獨立自主地走中國特色社會主義道路。溫家寶指出,本世紀頭二十年,對我國來說,是一個必須緊緊抓住并且可以大有作為的重要戰略機遇期。我們要自信,要清醒,要奮斗。要看到有利條件,對未來充滿信心。要做好充分準備,克服可以預料和難以預料的困難。要開拓進取、奮發圖強,繼續沿著中國特色社會主義道路前進。他強調,要把發展作為執政興國的第一要務;堅持改革開放;加強民主法制建設;加強文化建設;要長期艱苦奮斗;要鞏固和發展各族人民的大團結。要加強和改善黨的領導,全面提高黨的執政能力,密切同人民群眾的血肉聯系,更好地擔負起領導中國現代化建設的崇高使命。溫家寶指出,中國堅持走和平發展的道路。我們將一如既往地高舉和平、發展、合作的旗幟,奉行獨立自主的和平外交政策,積極發展同世界各國的友好合作。中國永遠不稱霸,并且同世界一切愛好和平的力量一道反對霸權主義和強權政治,反對一切形式的恐怖主義。我們爭取世界和平來發展自己,又以自己的發展促進世界和平。溫家寶指出,香港、澳門特別行政區同胞和臺灣同胞,與我們手足情深。我們將繼續貫徹“一國兩制”、“港人治港”、“澳人治澳”、高度自治的方針,嚴格按照特別行政區基本法辦事,保持香港、澳門的長期繁榮穩定。我們將繼續貫徹“和平統一、一國兩制”的基本方針和“八項主張”,堅決反對和遏制“臺獨”分裂勢力,堅定不移地捍衛國家主權和領土完整。祖國完全統一的神圣目標,一定要實現,一定能夠實現!溫家寶說,今年是我國發展和改革取得顯著成績的一年。國家加強和改善宏觀調控,積極推進改革開放,有效緩解了經濟生活中的突出矛盾,保持了經濟平穩較快發展,為今后的發展和改革打下了良好的基礎。讓我們在以胡錦濤同志為總書記的黨中央領導下,高舉鄧小平理論和“三個代表”重要思想的偉大旗幟,貫徹落實黨的十六大精神,奮力創造無愧于時代、無愧于前人的輝煌業績!