2015年CRI Xi Vows Closer Cooperation with Southeast Asian Countries, ASEAN

 

In his speech at the National University of Singapore, Chinese President Xi Jinping noted¹ that by the end of this December the ASEAN Economic Community will be in place. 

And this would mark the first ever sub-regional economic community in Asia. 

"China will firmly develop friendly cooperation with ASEAN, firmly support the growth of ASEAN, firmly support the construction of the ASEAN Community, and firmly support ASEAN in playing a leading role in East Asia." 

Hailing Singapore as a close and friendly neighbour, Xi stressed that China would always adhere to peaceful development. 

"The concept of peaceful development is an inherent gene² of the Chinese culture. Emphasizing faith, promoting goodwill³, and advocating friendly exchanges among nations constituted a basic content of China's foreign policy toward neighboring countries." 

In addition, the South China Sea issue was another highlight of Xi's speech. 

China, he said, was dedicated⁴ to solving the disputes through negotiation⁵ and consultation⁶ on the basis of respecting historical facts, and in accordance with international law. 

"China needs open and smooth navigation in the South China Sea more than anyone else. Despite the fact that some islets and reefs that China has sovereignty over are occupied by others, China has always advocated for solving the problem through peaceful negotiation." 

He also added that China welcomed "countries from outside the region" having a "positive influence" on the stability and development of Asia. 

In the meantime, he said, China hoped countries from outside the region could show respect and play a constructive⁷ role. 

"We welcome countries from outside the region taking part in the cause of Asia's peace and development, and playing an active role. At present, the most pressing issue faced by various governments of Asian countries is how to ensure sustainable and speedy growth. To achieve that requires a peaceful and stable environment." 

As part of his speech, the Chinese President also noted that China rejects the logic⁸ that a country is bound to seek hegemony after it grows strong. 

He also called on China's neighboring states to jointly⁹ implement¹⁰ the Belt and Road Initiative, saying these countries should be the first to enjoy the benefits of the China-proposed plan. 

On a separate note, Xi Jinping also stressed that China must find "some innovative¹¹ way to follow a path of non-carbon, green and sustainable development." 

For CRI, this is Li Jianhua.

1 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

2 gene   

n.遗传因子，基因

参考例句：

• A single gene may have many effects.单一基因可能具有很多种效应。
• The targeting of gene therapy has been paid close attention.其中基因治疗的靶向性是值得密切关注的问题之一。

3 goodwill   

n.善意，亲善，信誉，声誉

参考例句：

• His heart is full of goodwill to all men.他心里对所有人都充满着爱心。
• We paid ￡10,000 for the shop,and ￡2000 for its goodwill.我们用一万英镑买下了这家商店，两千英镑买下了它的信誉。

4 dedicated   

adj.一心一意的；献身的；热诚的

参考例句：

• He dedicated his life to the cause of education.他献身于教育事业。
• His whole energies are dedicated to improve the design.他的全部精力都放在改进这项设计上了。

5 negotiation   

n.谈判，协商

参考例句：

• They closed the deal in sugar after a week of negotiation.经过一星期的谈判，他们的食糖生意成交了。
• The negotiation dragged on until July.谈判一直拖到7月份。

6 consultation   

n.咨询；商量；商议；会议

参考例句：

• The company has promised wide consultation on its expansion plans.该公司允诺就其扩展计划广泛征求意见。
• The scheme was developed in close consultation with the local community.该计划是在同当地社区密切磋商中逐渐形成的。

7 constructive   

adj.建设的，建设性的

参考例句：

• We welcome constructive criticism.我们乐意接受有建设性的批评。
• He is beginning to deal with his anger in a constructive way.他开始用建设性的方法处理自己的怒气。

8 logic   

n.逻辑(学)；逻辑性

参考例句：

• What sort of logic is that?这是什么逻辑？
• I don't follow the logic of your argument.我不明白你的论点逻辑性何在。

9 jointly   

ad.联合地，共同地

参考例句：

• Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
• She owns the house jointly with her husband. 她和丈夫共同拥有这所房子。

10 implement   

n.(pl.)工具，器具；vt.实行，实施，执行

参考例句：

• Don't undertake a project unless you can implement it.不要承担一项计划，除非你能完成这项计划。
• The best implement for digging a garden is a spade.在花园里挖土的最好工具是铁锹。

11 innovative   

adj.革新的，新颖的，富有革新精神的

参考例句：

• Discover an innovative way of marketing.发现一个创新的营销方式。
• He was one of the most creative and innovative engineers of his generation.他是他那代人当中最富创造性与革新精神的工程师之一。