2015年CRI China, US to Deepen Sub-National Economic Cooperation

 

Strengthening cooperation between China's provinces and U.S. states is part of the consensus¹ reached by the two countries during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the U.S. in September.

It is also one of the major issues for the China-US Joint² Commission on Commerce and Trade as a platform for the two countries to promote trade relations and address issues of mutual³ concern.

Since 2013, cities and provinces in China have established six joint working groups involving California, Chicago, Texas and some other regions in the United States.

The groups have been working on building new platforms in various economic and trade areas to promote people-to-people exchanges and mutual investment.

Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago, says his city has benefited from this cooperation.

"Two years ago we signed an agreement, it is the only city in the United States that has engaged an agreement with the eight largest economic cities in China, we have seen that 100% increase in that investment and businesses established in the city of Chicago. And just this week, as I was preparing to leave, we agree to the sign and push through all the processes for Wanda's real estate investment in the city Chicago, the largest real estate investment by a Chinese company in anywhere in the United States along our river."

In August, Michigan also signed an agreement with five Chinese provinces and cities.

Brian Connors with the Michigan Economic Development Company says they want to seize the opportunity of China's industrial transformation⁴ to bring cooperation to a higher level.

"Now these days it is widely recognized that China's economy is undergoing a transformation and elevation⁵ of its industry structure and innovation will be the key to elevating Chinese industries. Michigan will be a strong partner with China in this work. The state of Michigan looks forward to cooperating with their Chinese regional partners to establish innovative⁶ working mechanisms⁷ designed to help us achieve the goals set out in the working group agreement."

In promoting sub-national cooperation between the two countries, the U.S. Department of Commerce has also made efforts, helping⁸ delegations⁹ from 32 American cities and states to travel to China.

U.S. commerce secretary Penny Pritzker:

"Our sub-national cooperation is a work that the department of commerce has been engaged in for a very long time. And I just hope, if you come away with one impression, you come away with the impression that we are committed to continuing to grow those relationships. And I believe this dialogue between our states and your provinces and between our cities is critical to growing trade relations."

The U.S. Department of Commerce and Chinese Ministry¹⁰ of Commerce are expected to sign a memorandum¹¹ of understanding on regional cooperation and trade during this year's conference.

1 consensus   

n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识

参考例句：

• Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
• What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？

2 joint   

adj.联合的，共同的；n.关节，接合处；v.连接，贴合

参考例句：

• I had a bad fall,which put my shoulder out of joint.我重重地摔了一跤，肩膀脫臼了。
• We wrote a letter in joint names.我们联名写了封信。

3 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

4 transformation   

n.变化；改造；转变

参考例句：

• Going to college brought about a dramatic transformation in her outlook.上大学使她的观念发生了巨大的变化。
• He was struggling to make the transformation from single man to responsible husband.他正在努力使自己由单身汉变为可靠的丈夫。

5 elevation   

n.高度；海拔；高地；上升；提高

参考例句：

• The house is at an elevation of 2,000 metres.那幢房子位于海拔两千米的高处。
• His elevation to the position of General Manager was announced yesterday.昨天宣布他晋升总经理职位。

6 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。

7 mechanisms   

n.机械( mechanism的名词复数 )；机械装置；[生物学] 机制；机械作用

参考例句：

• The research will provide direct insight into molecular mechanisms. 这项研究将使人能够直接地了解分子的机理。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• He explained how the two mechanisms worked. 他解释这两台机械装置是如何工作的。 来自《简明英汉词典》

8 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

9 delegations   

n.代表团( delegation的名词复数 )；委托，委派

参考例句：

• In the past 15 years, China has sent 280 women delegations abroad. 十五年来，中国共派280批妇女代表团出访。 来自汉英非文学 - 白皮书
• The Sun Ray decision follows the federal pattern of tolerating broad delegations but insisting on safeguards. “阳光”案的判决仿效联邦容许广泛授权的做法，但又坚持保护措施。 来自英汉非文学 - 行政法

10 ministry   

n.(政府的)部；牧师

参考例句：

• They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
• We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。

11 memorandum   

n.备忘录，便笺

参考例句：

• The memorandum was dated 23 August,2008.备忘录上注明的日期是2008年8月23日。
• The Secretary notes down the date of the meeting in her memorandum book.秘书把会议日期都写在记事本上。