2017年CRI Chinese president leaves for Switzerland visit

 

During the visit, the two countries are expected to sign a series of cooperation agreements or statements on culture, customs, energy, tourism and free trade.

Issues involving intelligent manufacturing, scientific and technological¹ cooperation, and environmental protection will be discussed as well.

Geng Wenbing, China's Ambassador to Switzerland, adds innovation as another area where cooperation can be improved.

"After 60-plus years' of development, bilateral² relations have become more mature, and begun to enter a fast growing phase. In April 2016, the two countries signed a joint³ statement to establish an innovative⁴ strategic partnership⁵. Switzerland is known for its innovative capacity, and China has put innovation on the top of its five development concepts. Therefore, the two countries have identical views in innovation, and the potential for cooperation between the two countries is great," says Geng Wenbing.

He says China and Switzerland are considering the establishment of a Sino-Swiss innovation and strategic dialogue platform to further deepen mutual⁶ trust and encourage new forms of innovation related cooperation.

The two sides will also further promote and upgrade the implementation⁷ of the Sino-Swiss free trade agreement (FTA) in an effort to make full use of preferential measures to maximize trade.

Geng says the two countries have a common understanding of strengthening the international free trade.

"During President Xi's visit to Switzerland, the two sides will hold talks to discuss the comprehensive upgrading of the China-Switzerland free trade agreement which took effect more than two years ago. The two countries will work together to let the world know they are against trade protectionism and investment protectionism in any form," says Geng.

China and Switzerland are also going to see more cooperation at the local government level.

At present, the two countries have forged 17 pairs of sister cities or provinces. During President Xi's visit, Jiangsu Province and the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland will sign an agreement for sister-like friendly relations.

During his stay in Switzerland, the Chinese President will attend the World Economic Forum⁸ Annual Meetings in Davos.

Ma Zhaoxu, China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, says President Xi's attendance will have an important influence on the global governance system.

"I think the theme of this year's Davos meeting is very to the point, because everyone can see the recent chaos⁹ and disorder¹⁰ across the world. President Xi's presence at the annual meeting and his visits to international organizations will send out a positive message that we should push forward the reform of global governance and build a community of common destiny for mankind," says Ma Zhaoxu.

The Chinese leader will also visit the UN Office at Geneva, the WHO and the IOC.

Ma Zhaoxu says the Chinese President's stops at the other organizations are also signs of the Chinese government's commitment to being a responsible member of the international community.

Xi Jinping's time in Switzerland is due to wrap-up on Wednesday.

1 technological   

adj.技术的；工艺的

参考例句：

• A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.一家成功的公司必须得跟上技术变革的步伐。
• Today,the pace of life is increasing with technological advancements.当今， 随着科技进步，生活节奏不断增快。

2 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

3 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。

4 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。

5 partnership   

n.合作关系，伙伴关系

参考例句：

• The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
• Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。

6 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。

7 implementation   

n.实施，贯彻

参考例句：

• Implementation of the program is now well underway.这一项目的实施现在行情看好。

8 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

9 chaos   

n.混乱，无秩序

参考例句：

• After the failure of electricity supply the city was in chaos.停电后，城市一片混乱。
• The typhoon left chaos behind it.台风后一片混乱。

10 disorder   

n.紊乱，混乱；骚动，骚乱；疾病，失调

参考例句：

• When returning back,he discovered the room to be in disorder.回家后，他发现屋子里乱七八糟。
• It contained a vast number of letters in great disorder.里面七零八落地装着许多信件。