第一篇：劉曉明大使在劍橋北大中國中心啟動儀式上的講話

劉曉明大使在劍橋北大中國中心啟動儀式上的講話

Remarks by H.E.Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the Launch of the Cambridge Peking University China Centre 駐英國大使劉曉明在劍橋大學—北京大學中國中心啟動儀式上的講話 Peking University, 15 April 2016 2016年4月15日，北京大學 Sir Leszek, Chairman Zhu Shanlu, President Lin Jianhua, Dear teachers and students, Ladies and Gentlemen, 尊敬的英國劍橋大學校長博里塞維奇爵士，尊敬的北京大學校務委員會主任朱善璐先生，尊敬的北京大學校長林建華先生，老師們、同學們，女士們、先生們：

It is a great pleasure to join you for the launch of the Cambridge Peking University China Centre.Although I am on home leave and consultations, today’s event is the one that I would not want to miss.This is not least because of the invitation from Chairman Zhu Shanlu, an old friend of over twenty years.I also greatly value the meaning and importance of the event itself.很高興出席劍橋大學—北京大學中國中心啟動儀式。雖然我現在是在國內休假述職，但今天的活動我是不能缺席的。這既是因為我收到20多年的老朋友朱善璐主任的邀請，也是因為今天的活動意義重要。劍橋—北大中國中心的成立，不僅是兩校合作的新成果，也是中英人文合作的新亮點。我謹表示熱烈的祝賀。

Peking University, or PKU, has a long history of association with Cambridge University.The China Centre is the latest outcome of cooperation between Cambridge and the PKU.But it is also a new highlight of educational and cultural exchange between China and the UK.Therefore, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations on the launch of the Centre.China study has been advancing fast in recent years.New books on China come out in an endless flow.Fresh ideas and perspectives are made every day.This goes to show the world’s rising interest in China.It is a measure of deepening understanding of China around the world.However, it is undeniable that the study of China has not kept pace with the development of China during the past three decades.Western understanding of China as a result has many limitations.Misinterpretations and misunderstandings still exist.In particular, there are waves of pessimistic predictions on China’s development that are divorced from the reality.近年，中國研究已成為世界顯學，學術著作層出不窮，觀點看法日新月異，這代表著世界對中國的關注不斷上升，認識不斷深入。但不可否認，關于中國的研究，理論仍然落后于實踐，西方對中國的認識仍有很大的局限性，國際上對中國的誤解和曲解還不少，特別是一些悲觀預測中國發展的論調像肥皂泡一樣不斷出現又迅速消失。

A Chinese sage once said, “Imitation won’t put one in the lead.Originality does.”

Given the increasing rise of China there is an urgent need for an objective, comprehensive and original approach about studying China.There are profoundly critical questions and analysis that are important for all of the world to study and understand.For example: 中國古人說：“隨人作計終后人，自成一家始逼真”。時代需要客觀的、全面的、全新的中國研究。我們需要搞清楚、弄明白：

· How did China emerge as the world’s second largest economy in a matter of three decades? 中國何以在短短30多年的時間里，發展為世界第二大經濟體？ · What can this country of 1.3 billion share with other developing nations in terms of development experience and concepts? 一個13億人口大國的發展經驗和理念對其他發展中國家有何借鑒？ · How to obtain an objective understanding of the advantages and effectiveness of the Chinese system and contrast that model with the Western ones? 中國的制度、模式有別于西方，如何客觀地認識其優勢和成效？ · What opportunities will China’s development bring to the world? 中國的發展將為世界帶來什么機遇？

· What impact will China’s peaceful rise have on the international relations? 中國的和平崛起將給國際關系帶來了什么樣的影響？

The answers to these questions call for joint study and exploration both in China and the rest of the world.PKU and Cambridge, the two world-class universities of the highest academic traditions, have a key role to play in this endeavour.PKU has been regarded as the top Chinese university ever since its founding more than a century ago.Today, PKU boasts flourishing academic achievements and a growing number of fine graduates.Among other things, it is a leading institution in China in the study of Europe and Britain.I have visited PKU more often than any other Chinese university.Back in 2010, I was with Prime Minister David Cameron when he visited PKU.Just a few weeks ago I was here discussing with the PKU Academy of Opera about its cooperation with Britain.And today, I am back once again.這些課題需要中國和世界共同來研究和解答。北京大學和劍橋大學是具有深厚學術底蘊的一流學府。百年前北京大學成立之初即為中國最高學府，今天的北大學術繁榮、人才輩出，其歐洲研究和英國研究在國內處于領先水平。北大也是我訪問次數最多的中國大學。2010年我曾陪同英國首相卡梅倫來訪，幾周前我專程來北大歌劇研究院探討與英國的交流。現在再次到訪，可謂“前度劉郎今又來”。

Cambridge is one of the most prestigious universities both in the UK and worldwide.The study of China at Cambridge is symbolised by the truly exceptional sinology scholar, Dr.Joseph Needham.His influence has inspired many other distinguished academics both in Cambridge and around the world.I have visited Cambridge more times than any other British universities.In turn, I have met with Sir Leszek more than any other Vice Chancellors of British universities.Just not long ago, we were sitting together for a discussion on the cooperation between Cambridge and PKU.劍橋大學是英國最古老的學府之一，也是我訪問最多的英國大學，其以李約瑟博士為代表的中國研究起步早、影響大。博里塞維奇爵士也是我在英國見過次數最多的校長，不久前我們還在一起專門探討過劍橋大學與北京大學的合作。

Therefore, the founding of the China Centre, a joint venture of two prestigious universities, is a timely and most valuable initiative.By joining hands in strength, I believe, the China Centre will be a fresh momentum to boost the study of China in both countries and beyond.可以說，劍橋大學和北京大學此次聯手成立中國中心，是眾所期盼，是水到渠成，是強強聯合，它必將為兩國乃至世界的中國研究注入新的活力和動力。A university is a place where ideas interact and young minds get tempered.In his visit to PKU, President Xi Jinping encouraged the students here to learn widely and study hard.He advised them to build integrity and uprightness, and to commit themselves to serving the country and the people.大學是思想淬煉的殿堂，是青年成長的搖籃。總書記在考察北大時曾勉勵青年學生，要在勤學、修德、明辨、篤實上下功夫，下得苦功夫，求得真學問，立志報效祖國、服務人民。

It is my sincere hope that all of you, the young students of PKU, will apply your learning across cultures and gain a thorough understanding.The outcomes will have a powerful influence on your lives: · You will have both the Chinese perspective and a global vision.· You will be able to seize the opportunity of China’s development and the prevailing trend in the world.· And you will find ways to make innovations and truly contribute to the development of the country.我衷心希望北大的青年學子們把握住今天中國的時代特征和世界的發展大勢，知己知彼，融會貫通，既有中國觀點，也具全球視野，在開拓創新中成為國家棟梁。

It is also my hope that the Cambridge Peking University China Centre will become a powerhouse, which pulls together the strengths in China studies of both our countries and from the rest of the world.As scholars your unique role, I believe, will help produce more innovative, first-class research and more prominent professionals in this field.I look to your active contribution to promoting academic and cultural exchanges between China and the UK, and deepening mutual learning between China and the West.我也希望劍橋—北大中國中心發揮聯合、雙向的優勢，開展獨立創新的高質量研究，培養中國研究的精英人才，為深化中英和世界中國研究，為促進中西方學術和文化交流互鑒做出積極貢獻！Thank you.謝謝。

第二篇：劉曉明大使在長江商學院歐洲業務啟動儀式上的講話

Address by H.E.Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the Launch of Cheung Kong Graduate

School of Business in Europe

劉曉明大使在長江商學院歐洲業務啟動儀式上的講話

Spencer House, 6 September 2011

2011年9月6日，倫敦斯賓塞大廈

Lord Green,Madame Chau Hoi Shuen,Professor Xiang Bing,Professor Sun Baohong,Ladies and Gentlemen,尊敬的貿易和投資國務大臣格林勛爵，尊敬的李嘉誠基金會董事周凱旋女士，尊敬的彭定康勛爵，尊敬的長江商學院項兵院長、孫寶紅副院長，女士們、先生們：

It?s my great pleasure to join this ceremony to mark the launch of the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business in Europe.This launch is an important landmark event.Cheung Kong is the first leading business school from China that has established itself in the European management education sector.What we witness today is a new milestone in commercial and educational cooperation between China and Europe.Let me offer my warm congratulations to Cheung Kong.很高興出席長江商學院歐洲業務啟動儀式。這是首家中國頂尖商學院進入歐洲管理教育市場，也是中歐經貿和教育領域的一大新成果。我對此表示熱烈祝賀。

For this initiative, deep gratitude is due to the Li Ka Shing Foundation for its funding support.As you know, the Foundation was established by Hong Kong?s prominent and eminent entrepreneur Mr.Li Ka-shing.Over the past decade Cheung Kong has established itself as one of China?s top business schools.Cheung Kong has produced thousands of business leaders.Its graduates are now spread across China?s large state-owned enterprises, private firms and well-known multinationals.長江商學院由香港著名企業家李嘉誠先生所創基金會捐資設立。經過近十年發展已成為中國頂尖商學院之一，培養了數千名商業精英，校友遍及中國大型國有、民營企業及國際知名跨國公司。

I like the Cheung Kong motto.It makes a very striking message:

“Discern the trend, master the way and innovate the skills”.To my mind, those words provide a vivid expression to mark the launch of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business in Europe.Let me explain why.我本人很欣賞長江商學院“取勢、明道、優術”的辦校理念。我認為長江商學院此時在英國啟動歐洲業務正是這六字理念的執著秉承和充分貫徹：

First, “Discern the trend”.The trends of Europe and China are at different stages of evolution.The European Union is the world?s largest developed economy.China is the largest developing country and emerging economy.These different stages of development offer strong economic potential.As China moves towards greater development, there is much to gain from ever closer Chinese and European commercial and economic co-operation.The European Union is already China?s number one trading partner and technology supplier.Despite uncertainties in the world financial systems, China?s economy continues to grow strongly.We have reasons to believe the long-run growth trend in China remains upwards.Currently, Europe is in debt crisis.However, that crisis should not distract from the fundamental strengths of Europe.China?s commercial cooperation and trade with Europe is robust.There was a 21.1 percent year-on-year growth in the first seven months this year.This gives us reasons to be confident that Europe will come out of the debt crisis and return to growth.This is the background around Cheung Kong?s choice to base its European business management education in Britain.I believe that this will prove to be a prudent forward-looking step.It will be a “trend” that enables bridges and links to be built across Europe.一是“取勢”。歐盟是世界上最大的發達經濟體，中國是世界上最大的發展中國家和新興經濟體，中歐經濟互補性強，經貿合作基礎好、機遇大、前景廣。歐盟目前是中國第一大貿易伙伴、第一大技術引進來源地。盡管當前世界經濟復蘇形勢仍很不穩定，但中國經濟發展始終動力十足、前景看好，我們對歐洲走出債務危機、實現經濟增長也抱有信心。特別是，中歐經貿合作保持旺盛勢頭，今年1-7月中歐貿易額增長21.1%。長江商學院現在來到英國，面向歐洲，開展高水平的工商管理教育，無疑是把握大勢、占據先機之舉。

Second, “master the way”.China has an age-old saying:

“A gentlemen makes money in a right way”.Such a right “way”, in today?s context, must be mutual benefit.In a globalised world, Chinese and European markets should be open to each other.Protectionism and market monopoly are not viable options.Only healthy competition can set higher bars for Chinese and European businesses.Only cooperation can generate a win-win scenario for both of us.In both China and Europe, governments, corporations and society need to pay greater attention to corporate social responsibility.Companies should give back to local communities.In turn society and the public should accommodate and support enterprises.Cheung Kong has a wealth of experience built up over years.I trust that it will turn this heritage into a widely-accepted ?way? of doing business.In this way its teaching and influence can create a powerful legacy among Chinese and European business leaders.二是“明道”。中國古人說：“君子愛財，取之有道。”這種“道”，在今天看來就是：互利共贏。在全球化的格局下，中歐雙方的市場應當是彼此開放的，搞保護、靠壟斷沒有出路，中歐雙方企業應當在競爭中達到“水漲船高”，在合作中實現利益分享。另一方面，企業與社會同樣需要互利共贏，即企業履行社會責任，造福當地社會；當地社會積極容納、支持企業發展。我相信，長江商學院憑借其多年的積淀，在未來教學中一定能將這一現代“商道”在中歐企業家中發揚光大。

Third, “innovate the skills”.China and Europe have different cultural background and market environments.However there is great economic gain to be won from learning from different cultures and civilisations.As China has learned from Europe, then European business has much to gain from close study of how to operate successfully in China.I am aware that this is precisely what many of European and Chinese companies are doing right now.It?s my hope that Cheung Kong will lead this effort and help dispel doubts and misperceptions among Chinese and European entrepreneurs.Cheung Kong in this process has every potential to become a thought leader in China-Europe business cooperation.三是“優術”。中歐文化背景不同，市場環境也有差別，如果不顧對方國情，機械照搬，則難免“橘生淮北則為枳”，出現水土不服。中歐企業要開拓對方市場，很重要的一點就是要“歐為中用”和“中為歐用”，實現“中歐結合”。我希望長江商學院為此做出積極努力，為中歐企業家解惑釋疑，使雙方受教受益，從而成為中歐經貿合作的“思想庫”。

In closing, I expect to see Cheung Kong hugely prosper in Europe.I wish all those who benefit from Cheung Kong?s management courses every success in their career.I hope that Cheung Kong will be the inspiration for ever greater contributions to China?s commercial cooperation with Britain and Europe.最后，我祝愿長江商學院在歐洲辦學成功，也衷心希望長江商學院的學員們學有所成，并為促進中歐、中英經貿合作做出更大的貢獻。

Thank you!

謝謝！

第三篇：劉曉明大使在上海世博會招待會上的講話

劉曉明大使在上海世博會招待會上的講話

領略上海韻，感受中國情，體驗世界風---劉曉明大使在上海世博會招待會上的講話 中國駐英國大使館 2010年4月30日

Speech by Ambassador Liu Xiaoming

at the Reception to Celebrate the Opening of 2010 Shanghai World Expo Chinese Embassy in the UK 30 April 2010

尊敬的財政部經濟事務大臣伊恩·皮爾遜先生, 尊敬的倫敦金融城市長安司棣先生, 各位來賓，女士們，先生們：

Mr Ian Pearson, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, My Lord Mayor, My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen, 再過15分鐘，第41屆世界博覽會將在中國上海隆重開幕。感謝大家出席今天的招待會，與我們一道在第一時間目睹上海世博會的開幕盛況。

In about 15 minutes, the 41st World Exposition will open in Shanghai.I would like to thank all of you for coming to the Chinese Embassy to share this exciting moment with us.英國是世博會的故鄉。1851年，倫敦萬國工業產品博覽會在水晶宮舉辦，這是人類歷史上第一屆世博會。

Britain is home of the World Exposition.In 1851, The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations was held in the Crystal Palace – and was the first ever World Expo.中國參與了本次世博會，并留下了深刻的歷史印記。英國畫家塞魯斯在博覽會開幕式油畫中，描繪了一位中國商人；《倫敦新聞畫報》制作的長達7米的世博會全景畫，描繪了東道主布置的中國展室； China's participation in the Great Exhibition was a big success.This success was captured by British artist Henry Selous, who included a Chinese merchant in the painting 'The Opening of the Great Exhibition', and by the Illustrated London News, which included the Chinese booth in its seven-metre-long panoramic illustration of the event.上海商人徐榮村郵寄參展的十二包湖絲，獲得了“制造業和手工業獎”。But to round off the successes, Shanghai merchant Xu Rongcun won a medal for 12 packs of Huzhou silk, which he had sent by post.時光荏苒，159年過去了，世博會規模和影響已今非昔比，人類已見證了40屆世界綜合性博覽會。世博會推動著人類的科技創新，見證了人類進步的足跡。小到蛋筒冰淇淋、瓶裝水、電燈，大到電梯、汽車、飛機，都是從世博會走入公眾的視野，最終融入人們的日常生活。因此誕生了這么一句名言，“一切始自世博”。159 years and 40 World Expos have passed since then.The Expo has grown in scale and influence, taking forward technical innovations and bearing witness to human progress.From ice-cream cones, bottled water and electric lamps, to lifts, cars and aircraft, – all of these have emerged from Expos to become part of our daily lives.世博會的主題也在不斷演變，從展示國家實力、追求科技突破，逐步轉向對人與自然和諧共存、人類社會發展前景的人文主義思考。

The themes of the Expo have also evolved, moving gradually from industrial strength, scientific and technological breakthroughs to where they are today, thinking about the future and the need for a harmonious coexistence between man and nature.上海世博會是首次在發展中國家舉辦的世博會，是繼北京奧運會后中國舉辦的又一個世界盛會。中國舉全國之力，集世界智慧，與各參展方密切合作，歷時八年精心籌備，決心向世人奉獻一屆成功、精彩和難忘的世博會。

This is the first World Expo held in a developing country, and is another major global gathering in China following the Beijing Olympics back in 2008.It will be another close contact between China and the rest of the world in a 184-day long dialogue between nations.It will enable China to understand the world better and help the world to know China and Shanghai more and help foster greater friendship among the people.In the eight years of preparations for this Expo, Shanghai and in fact all of China has been working hard to stage a successful, splendid and memorable Expo.We have drawn upon the wisdom and experience of participating nations and groups, to ensure its success.--上海世博會是規模空前的一次全球盛會，將以最為廣泛的參與度載入世博會史冊。本屆世博會有246個國家和國際組織參加，1.3萬名記者報名，將舉行188場國家館日、39個國際組織榮譽日活動和2萬多場文化活動，預計將吸引7000萬名觀眾，其中350萬為境外參觀者。

The Shanghai Expo will be the largest to date, with 246 countries and international organizations taking part and 13,000 journalists covering it.During the Expo 188 National Days and 39 Honorary Days for International Organizations will be observed.Along with over 20,000 cultural events, it is expected to attract 70 million visitors, three and a half million of which will be coming from overseas.--上海世博會是對人類發展的思考，對城市未來的探索。亞里士多德說，“人們來到城市是為了生活，人們居住在城市是為了更好地生活”。城市為人們帶來了美好生活，也帶來了人口膨脹、交通擁擠、環境污染、資源緊缺和文化摩擦等問題。

Under the theme of Better City, Better Life, the Shanghai Expo represents a reflection on building cities for the future.As Aristotle said, “People come to cities for a living, and live in cities for a better life.” Cities have brought better life for people, but they have also bred population explosion, traffic congestion, environmental pollution, resource depletion and friction between cultures.上海世博會以“城市，讓生活更美好”為主題，充分貫徹綠色、環保、低碳的理念。參展各國和國際組織將充分展示城市文明成果，交流城市建設經驗，傳播先進城市發展理念，探討人類居住、生活和工作的新模式。

The Shanghai Expo seeks to embody green, environmentally friendly and low carbon life in the cities.The participating countries and international organizations will fully demonstrate their achievements in urban development and share their experience in municipal management, by promoting new models for human habitation, life and work.--上海世博會是中國與世界的又一次近距離接觸，是一次長達184天的文明對話。上海世博會既可以讓中國了解世界，更可以讓世界了解上海，了解中國。上海作為中國最大的經濟中心城市，是中國改革開放32年的縮影，是中國發展的最成功注腳。世博會中國館“東方之冠”，將展示五千年來薪火相傳、生生不息的中華文明。200萬城市志愿者，20萬世博服務志愿者，將是上海這座城市最好的名片。“世博人家”將是了解中國普通民眾、體驗上海都市風情的獨特窗口。As the largest economic centre in China, Shanghai is an example of successful development following 32 years of reform and opening-up.The Chinese Pavilion Crown of the East showcases 5,000 years of the Chinese civilization.But the two million municipal and 200,000 expo volunteers are without doubt the best advertisement for the city.And Expo Families will provide a unique opportunity for visitors to mingle with the ordinary citizens and appreciate their local culture.中國期待通過世博會，展現一個全面、客觀、真實、充滿活力的中國，展現一個堅持和平發展、謀求互利共贏、倡導和諧合作的中國。

We hope that the Expo will present to the world a true and objective insight into dynamic China, a China that stands for peaceful development and mutual benefit achieved through cooperation among all nations.--上海世博會是推進中英經貿和科技合作的機遇，是促進中英相互了解、增進兩國人民友誼的平臺。英國政府和工商界等社會各方面積極參與上海世博會。英國館名為“創意之館”，也稱 “種子殿堂”，但許多中國人形象地稱它為“蒲公英”。英國館從建筑設計到內部布展，充分顯示了非凡的創意和設計，表現了英國對城市的豐富實踐和前瞻想象。

The Shanghai Expo provides an opportunity for closer trade and investment ties between China and the UK, along with greater scientific and technological cooperation.The British Pavilion, known as the Pavilion of Creativity, or the Seed Cathedral, has been given the interesting name of Dandelion by Chinese internet users.Both the architectural design and interior decoration of the Pavilion have shown extraordinary creativity and demonstrated Britain's rich experience and vision.英國工商界、文化界、科技界將在世博會期間密集亮相，舉辦“金融周”、“創意產業系列活動”、“科學和創新系列研討”等數百項活動。

The British government, business and society at large have taken an active part in the Shanghai Expo.I am also told that there will be more than a hundred events involving British businesses during the Expo, including:---the Financial Week,---Creative Industry series,---And Science and Innovation Workshops, along with a rich variety of cultural and technological shows.在上海居住著一位來自紐卡斯爾的20歲英國姑娘麗貝卡，她去年與美國、德國、加拿大等地的年輕人一起在上海參加了《沖刺，上海！》“真人秀”電視節目，向境外游客和常住上海的外籍人士介紹真實而富有趣味的上海，現在她是上海廣播電視臺外語頻道“樂學中文”節目的主持人。她對上海世博會充滿著期待，她說：“在我的家鄉，還有很多人從沒到過中國，我真希望他們在世博會期間來這里看看。”

Rebecca Miller, a 20-year-old British girl from Newcastle, who now lives in Shanghai and hosts Learning Chinese in Fun on local TV, was full of expectations about the Shanghai Expo.She said, “Many people from my hometown have never been in China.I really hope they will come and see it during the Expo.” 這也是我們的希望和期待。2010年世博會是上海的世博會，是中國的世博會，更是世界的世博會。

This is also what we hope and look forward to.The 2010 Expo is for Shanghai, for China, but more importantly it is an Expo for the world.希望在5月1日到10月31日期間，在場的各位及更多的英國朋友有機會去參觀世博會，去領略上海韻，感受中國情，體驗世界風！

I hope that between now and the 31 October, you will have the chance to visit the Expo, to get to know Shanghai, get a taste of China and know more about the world.謝謝大家。Thank you.

第四篇：劉曉明大使在全英孔子學院大會上的講話

Speech by H.E.Ambassador Liu Xiaoming At the UK Confucius Institute National

Conference

劉曉明大使在全英孔子學院大會上的講話

Portcullis House, 14 September 2011 2011年9月14日，倫敦新議會大廈

Mr Lindsay Hoyle, Mr Wang Yongli, Mr Mark Hendrick, Professor Martin Earwicker, Ladies and Gentlemen，尊敬的英國議會副議長林賽·霍伊爾先生，尊敬的中國國家漢辦副主任王永利先生，尊敬的英國議會中國小組主席馬克·亨德里克先生，尊敬的倫敦南岸大學校長馬丁·艾爾維克教授，女士們、先生們：

It?s a real delight for me to be with you again today.Let me first express my warm thanks to the organisers of this UK Confucius Institute National Conference.These are the All Party Parliamentary China Group and London South Bank University.It is your support that has brought the conference to such a distinguished and unique location, the British Parliament.My thanks also go to Han Ban for leading the effort for Mandarin promotion in Britain.This UK Confucius Institute National Conference embodies the important task of building deep, lasting and long term Sino-UK understanding.Creating that kind of understanding will be won in schools and universities.So, I appreciate very much this opportunity to share my thoughts with university and school leaders.It is they who have done so much to promote Mandarin teaching here in Britain.很高興出席全英孔子學院大會，與全英國從事漢語教學和支持漢語教學的院長和校長們齊聚一堂。首先，我要感謝此次會議的主辦方——英國議會跨黨派中國小組和倫敦南岸大學，使得此次會議能在英國議會這樣一個特殊的地點舉行。同時，我也要感謝中國國家漢辦多年來對在英推廣漢語的重視和支持。

In my 18 months in the UK, I have attended many cultural activities.Among them, events related to Mandarin promotion, Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms have always been a priority for me.Whenever my schedule allows, I will always turn up and take part!

我出任中國駐英國大使已是一年半有余，出席過中英之間舉辦的各種文化活動，其中事關漢語推廣、孔子學院和孔子課堂的活動，我不僅是優先參加，而且有請必到。

In fact, the first event I attended as Chinese Ambassador to the UK was the UK preliminary for the ?Ninth Chinese Bridge Competition.? As you may know, this is a highly successful global contest organised by Han Ban.Then last September, I spoke at the Second Joint Conference of European Confucius Institutes.Shortly afterwards, I unveiled the Confucius Classroom at the St Mary?s Primary School.When Vice Premier Li Keqiang was here on an official visit this past January, I was with him at an exchange with British students learning Mandarin.Two months later, I joined His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at the official unveiling of the Confucius Classroom at Llandovery College in Wales.The same month, I attended the UK Regional Final for the ?Tenth Chinese Bridge Competition.?

In two days time I will be giving a reception at our Embassy for the UK contestants in the ?Chinese Bridge Competitions?.They will be joined by their teachers and families.That will be another occasion for us to celebrate the outstanding performances of these young British contestants.It is a proud symbol of the success in Mandarin teaching in this country.去年3月我剛到任時，參加的第一場公眾活動是第九屆世界大學生“漢語橋”比賽英國區預選賽；接著，參加了歐洲孔子學院聯席會；不久又為倫敦圣瑪麗小學孔子課堂揭牌；今年1月，我陪同到訪的李克強副總理會見了英國漢語學習愛好者；3月，我同查爾斯王子一同出席了威爾士蘭德福瑞公學孔子課堂的揭牌儀式；當月，我又出席了第十屆世界大學生“漢語橋”比賽英國區預選賽。今天，我出席全英孔子學院大會；后天，我還要在中國駐英使館為歷屆參加“漢語橋”比賽的英國選手及老師親友舉行招待會，祝賀他們接連在比賽中取得優異成績。

You may now be asking: Why is the Chinese Ambassador devoting so much time on Mandarin promotion in the UK? There are three reasons.Let me take each in turn.為什么我這么重視在英國的漢語推廣？我想，原因有三：

First, Mandarin is at the very core of Chinese culture and civilization.It is one of the most popular cultural products of China.So if China is to be truly understood and integrated with the world, we must promote the learning of Mandarin.One question put to me by many visiting Chinese delegations is this: “What does Britain sell most to the rest of the world?”

I respond: “That must be English”!

Let me give you some compelling statistics.Today, roughly 1 billion people are learning English worldwide.An additional 1.5 to 2 billion are speaking or exposed to English every day.In contrast, Mandarin is spoken by over 1 billion users.This means Mandarin has more native speakers than any other language.More importantly, Mandarin is part of the very ?DNA? of Chinese civilisation, the core building block of Chinese culture.China is the longest continuous civilisation in the world.Mandarin has been an integral part of the development of China for the past five millennia.Coming back to the language statistics, Mandarin now has more than 40 million learners across the globe.This is a key trend for the people of the world outside China to truly grasp the depth and breadth of Chinese culture and civilization.One powerful example of Mandarin?s growing popularity is the Confucius Institutes initiative.Confucius Institutes started from scratch six years ago.No one then could have imagined how far this initiative could come in so short a time.Today, global numbers are over 300.There are 360,000 registered students benefiting from its language teaching programmes.Mandarin is now well on its way to become China?s fastest-growing cultural export and means of communication.第一，漢語是中國最精美、最暢銷的文化產品。許多來英國訪問的中國代表團曾問我，英國目前最大宗出口產品是什么？我告訴他們：英語。全球正在學習英語的人口大約為10億，另有15-20億人口每天使用、接觸英語。而漢語是全世界母語人口最多的語言，使用人數超過10億，漢語代表著五千來一直延綿不斷的文明——中華文明。令人高興的是，隨著中國的全面發展及影響力擴大，現在全球有4000多萬人學習漢語，孔子學院經過近6年從無到有的跨越式發展，全球數量超過300家，注冊學員達到36萬人。漢語正在成為中國增長最快、影響最大的對外文化產品和對外交流工具。

The second reason I devote some much time to this vital effort is this: Mandarin is the most effective key to understanding today?s China.As you may be aware, the development of China is moving very quickly.In China today many aspects, such as cities, can change beyond recognition in a short period of time.If one relies on British media coverage and journalists perspectives alone, he will fail to understand the larger picture of my country, or even be influenced by biased and misguided reports.This lack of reporting and analysis means it is vital to equip young British people with Mandarin skills.By being able to speak Mandarin, the youth of Britain can go and explore China themselves.They can then learn first hand the reality of my country today.Mandarin offers a path to grasp all facets of the Chinese society, from outside to inside.So understanding China truly starts from Mandarin.The Confucius Institute and Confucius Classroom couldn?t come at a better time.They have offered high-quality venues around the world for Mandarin teaching and learning.In turn they have created non-profit and excellent platforms that have earned wide recognition and respect.第二，漢語是了解當代中國的最直接、最有效的鑰匙。當代中國，發展日新月異，進步包羅萬象，如果僅從英國當地媒體的視角認識中國，難免管中窺豹，甚至有可能被一些偏見所誤導。但是，如果借由漢語這一門徑，就能透過語言，認識當代中國社會的方方面面，由表及里，從外至內。所以，了解中國，自漢語始。孔子學院和孔子課堂就是應時應需，在全球建立了合作開展漢語教學的專業場所，提供了非營利性、獲得廣泛認可和贊譽的優質平臺。

My third reason for devoting time to Mandarin learning is its role in China–UK relations.From my visits to many Confucius Institutes and Classrooms I have seen the evidence that here is the most dynamic and vibrant core of Sino-UK cultural exchange.Meeting many of the teachers and students has hugely impressed me with their enthusiasm and passion.I sense that this is providing a powerful impetus to drive the learning of Mandarin into all corners of Britain.Such eagerness to learn is shown by so many people.Business leaders, young people and even children: overall more than 100,000 Britons are learning Mandarin.What is happening now can be best described by a well known observation of Confucius.That is: “Education is for all”.第三，漢語學習和交流是當前中英關系中最熱門、最活躍的領域。我很高興看到英國“漢語熱”不斷升溫，無論是工商精英，還是青年一代，甚至是沖齡幼童，都在積極學習漢語，總人數超過10萬，正合孔子的一句名言：“有教無類”。

At the end of July when I left Britain for consultations back home, I had noted that there were 13 Confucius Institutes and 54 Confucius Classrooms in Britain.When I returned to London last week, I was told their numbers had jumped to 17 and 57 respectively.I am delighted to note that these figures means Britain will remain in the pole position across Europe in developing Mandarin education.Today, Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms now reach out across all parts of Britain.They have spread around England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.This movement is already having results.Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms have educated and trained a large number of students.These pupils now speak Mandarin and as a result better understand Chinese culture and appreciate my country.Some of these students have done extraordinarily well in the global ?Chinese Bridge Competition?.In turn these contestants have now become active in boosting cultural exchanges and building understanding between our two nations.我7月底回國述職前，在英有13所孔子學院和54所孔子課堂，我上周回到倫敦，這個數字增加到17所孔子學院和57所孔子課堂，繼續在歐洲名列第一。現在，全英各地包括英格蘭、蘇格蘭、威爾士和北愛爾蘭都已設有孔子學院，布局全面、合理。英國的孔子學院和孔子課堂培養出一大批精通漢語、了解中國文化、熱愛中國的優秀人才，他們在“漢語橋”比賽中表現出色，在增進兩國交流和理解方面作用突出。

In recent years, Chinese leaders coming to Britain have made frequent visits to Confucius Institutes and met with young Mandarin learners.These visits reflect strong high level support for the further advance of Mandarin teaching.As a result the government education departments of both our countries are giving a big push to Mandarin teaching.One recent development was last year?s signing of a Sino–UK government framework cooperation agreement.The objective is to provide higher quality Mandarin education and more resources in support of such programmes.I highly appreciate the All Party Parliamentary China Group warmly supporting such teaching programs and co-hosting today?s conference.As Chinese Ambassador, I hope this rising demand for Mandarin will become an even stronger force.I will do everything I can to add to its momentum.近年，中國領導人訪英期間，經常參觀孔子學院或會見英國青年漢語學習愛好者，活動成為訪問中的突出亮點。兩國政府教育部門也全力推動，去年簽署了在英開展漢語教學的框架合作協議，決心促進提升在英漢語教學水平和提供更多資源便利。我也贊賞英國議會跨黨派中國小組同樣熱心支持在英漢語教學，特意參與主辦此次會議。作為中國大使，我樂見“漢語熱”繼續升溫，也愿繼續為它添火、助陣。

Your theme for this conference is ?The Sustainable Development of Confucius Institutes in Britain?.I fully support the choice of this theme.It is a vital and necessary task to ensure there are solid foundations that will last for all time.Of course, we have every reason to be proud of the achievements to date.New Confucius Institutes are being created quickly.All around the world they have made a big difference to Mandarin teaching outside of China.And the plan to create a global network has been largely successful.As you explore the theme of this conference, I would encourage deep thinking and analysis.We should never stop searching for better approaches to promote the development of Confucius Institutes.More needs to be done to raise teaching standards, and promote sharing of resources and the spread of best practices.In addition, we need to put more efforts in training local teachers.Then there is the use of new techniques and methodologies to make Mandarin teaching more productive.So I encourage you in this conference to build on the success and bring forward a new vision for the future.I believe that this is the only way we can set Mandarin education in Britain on a ?sustainable course.?

本次會議的一大主題是“在英孔子學院的可持續發展”。我認為，這一討論在當前階段尤為必要和重要。應當說，當前孔子學院建設速度很快，成績成果很大，樹立了良好的品牌。在此大好形勢下，我們應保持頭腦冷靜，調整發展思路，轉變工作重點，重視提升教學質量，注重資源共享，加強經驗交流，強化當地師資培養，借重教學新科技和新方式，不斷固本強基，開拓創新，讓在英漢語教學走上一條可持續發展道路。

In closing, I wish this conference a great success!

最后，祝本次會議圓滿成功，祝在英孔子學院、孔子課堂的發展更上一層樓。

Thank you!

謝謝。

第五篇：口譯3 劉曉明大使在李云迪鋼琴音樂會的講話

7.12劉曉明大使在李云迪鋼琴音樂會的講話

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Remarks by Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at Yundi Li's Piano Recital Hosted by the Chinese EmbassyFebruary 201

2劉曉明大使在中國駐英國大使館舉辦的“李云迪鋼琴音樂會”上的講話

2012年2月22日

Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt,Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans,Chairman Kassler,Ladies and Gentlemen,Dear Friends,尊敬的英國文化大臣亨特閣下，尊敬的英國議會下院副議長埃文斯先生，尊敬的英國百代唱片公司總裁卡斯勒先生，女士們、先生們，朋友們：

A very warm welcome to the Chinese Embassy.Tonight we will share together a great music.We will have the pleasure of enjoying a performance from Yundi Li, a world famous Chinese pianist.This is the first time in many

1years for us to stage a concert at the Chinese Embassy.I am delighted my Embassy can host a recital that is truly world class, thanks to the talents of Yundi Li.I had the pleasure to attend a concert by Yundi Li in London two years ago.That was the first concert I went to since I came to London.So I have a clear idea about the musical treat we will be given this evening.首先，我對大家今晚出席中國駐英國大使館主辦的“李云迪鋼琴音樂會”表示熱烈歡迎。這是中國駐英國使館近年來首次舉辦音樂會，今晚的主角是中國的年輕鋼琴家李云迪。無獨有偶，兩年前，我來到英國后出席的第一場音樂會就是李云迪的鋼琴演奏會。

I'm sure many of you know Yundi very well.He was born in the early 1980s and grew up in the years of China's reform and opening-up.Yundi's great talent was recognized at an early stage.He won this in 2000.He became the youngest Chinese player ever to win the International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition.Since 2000 Yundi has won world-wide popularity.He has performed in the most prestigious concert halls.His beautiful and poetic rendition of musical masterpieces has won much acclaim from his global audience.Yundi's success bears witness to how far China has come in the past 30 years.It also shows that China's development is comprehensive in nature.For us, economic development is not the only thing that matters.Development of culture is important too.Our people have been able to enjoy much better lives both in the material sense and in terms of cultural refinement.李云迪或許我已經不用多做介紹，他出生于上世紀八十年代之初，伴隨著中國改革開放而成長。他才華橫溢、享譽國際，曾奪得肖邦國際鋼琴比賽第一名，并創下最年輕奪冠紀錄。他的音樂會遍布世界各大著名音樂廳，他完美和富有詩意的演奏“余音繞梁”。李云迪的成功從一個側面反映了中國過去30多年的巨大變化，同時也說明中國的發展是全面的發展，中國不僅重視經濟建設，同樣重視文化建設。今天，中國人民不僅物質生活越來越好，而且精神文化生活越來越豐富。

What strikes me most about Yundi is not only his mastery of western music, but also his deep passion for traditional Chinese music.China's musical history goes a long way back.The earliest musical instrument according to historical records was TAOXUN, with a history of over 6,000 years.The first government office for music, YUEFU, was created over 2,000 years ago.The earliest surviving GUQIN music was composed 1,500 years ago.Music knows no borders.Music links the world through shared pleasures.It is through his music that Yundi has been a good ambassador for building understanding between China and the world.In 2011, he released his first Chinese music album called The Red Piano.This year, Yundi plans to set out on a global 'Red Piano' tour.His hope is to give new meaning to China's classical music.In this way it is Yundi's wish to promote a better understating of China's profound culture.李云迪在西方古典音樂方面造諧深厚，但是他始終熱愛著中國傳統音樂。中國的音樂發展史源遠流長，考古發現的最早樂器——陶塤據今有6000多年，最早的官方音樂機構——樂府出現在2000多年前，傳世的最早一張古琴譜的創作年代據今有1500年。音樂無國界，優美的旋律是世界人民的共同精神財富。2011年，2

李云迪推出了首張中國音樂作品集《紅色鋼琴》。今年他又將在全球舉行“紅色鋼琴”主題巡演。李云迪希望通過自己的琴聲，對中國傳統音樂經典作出全新詮釋，讓世界領略到中國音樂的獨特韻味，感受到中華文化的博大精深。

This year marks 40 years of China-UK ambassadorial diplomatic relations.This 40-year journey is extraordinary.We have together built up a strong partnership that has covered all fields.Also this evening is symbolic.There is a growing recognition that culture has become a big part of China-UK relations.This concert is a tribute to 40 years of our full diplomatic relations.As importantly, we hope the concert will inspire all of us to work even harder to strengthen China-UK cultural exchanges.This will, in turn, contribute to greater mutual understanding and closer cooperation.今年是中英建立大使級外交關系40周年。過去的40年告訴我們，中英關系的發展也是全面的發展，合作領域涉及方方面面，文化交流是其重要組成部分。中國駐英國大使館舉辦此次李云迪鋼琴音樂會，既是慶祝建立大使級外交關系40周年，也是以此進一步促進中英文化交流，從而增進彼此的了解和理解，深化雙方的信任與合作。

To conclude, I want to thank EMI Music and Bank of China(UK)for their kind support.I wish Yundi a successful performance tonight.And I wish all of you a great evening.Thank you!

最后，衷心感謝百代唱片公司和中國銀行（英國）有限公司對今晚活動的大力支持。預祝今晚的演出圓滿成功！希望大家度過一個愉快的夜晚！謝謝！