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(单词翻译:双击或拖选)
美国对亚洲交往投资的战略承诺
The Asia-Pacific region currently accounts for about a third of the global population, one-quarter of global GDP, a major share of global growth, 26 per cent of U.S. exports, $1.2 trillion in two-way trade with the United States, and a huge proportion of biodiversity vulnerable to climate change.Containers are seen in a port in Singapore. There is $1.2 million in trade between the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region.
亚太地区目前占全球人口的三分之一,全球GDP的四分之一,占全球发展的大部分,以及美国出口的26%,与美国的双边贸易达到1.2万亿美元,以及大部分易受气候变化影响的生物多样性。
Recognizing that America’s future prosperity and security are intertwined with the Asia-Pacific region, U.S. President Barack Obama made a strategic commitment to rebalance U.S. efforts and investments toward Asia.
意识到美国未来的繁荣和安全与亚太地区息息相关,美国总统巴拉克·奥巴马做出重新调整美国对亚洲交往和投资的战略承诺。
A fact sheet, recently issued by the U.S. Department of State to the press in Washington, D.C., stated that “the United States will remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the [Asia-Pacific] region and is investing diplomatic, public diplomacy1, military, and assistance resources in a way that is commensurate with our comprehensive engagement.”
美国国务院最近在华盛顿特区媒体上发表的简报称,“美国在亚太地区将仍然是强大、可靠和活跃的伙伴,在外交、公共外交、军队和援助资源方面进行投资,使之与我国的全面交往相匹配 。”
In expanding engagement with the Asia-Pacific, the United States aims to modernize2 and strengthen U.S. alliances; develop ties with emerging partners and support regional institutions to solve problems based on internationally-recognized rules and norms.
美国扩大与亚太地区的交往,目的是使美国联盟更加现代化、更强大,同时发展与新兴伙伴的关系,依据国际承认的规则和规范支持地区机构解决问题。
The U.S. aims to increase trade and investment; and expand economic growth; ensure a U.S. military presence that effectively supports U.S. engagement with the Asia- Pacific region; promote democratic development, good governance, and human rights; and expand people-to-people ties.
美国希望增加贸易和投资,促进经济发展;确保美国驻军能有效支持美国在亚太地区的交往;促进外交发展、良政和人权;发展民间交往。
U.S. engagement has ensured peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region for over 60 years, and its continued engagement will further enhance peaceful development. Currently, the United States is the leading investor3 in the Asia-Pacific region. U.S. direct investment in 2012 was $622 billion, reflecting a 35 per cent increase since 2009.
60多年来,美国的交往确保了亚太地区的和平与繁荣,未来继续进行的交往将进一步促进和平发展。目前,美国是亚太地区最重要的投资者,美国2012年直接投资达到6220亿美元,2009年以 来增长了35%。
These investments support jobs and economic growth both in the United States and in the region, and signify long-term U.S. engagement in the economic growth and development of the Asia-Pacific region.
这些投资促进了美国和该地区的就业及经济发展,意味着美国未来长期阶段在亚太地区经济增长和发展上的地位。
U.S. assistance is focused on supporting economic integration4 and trade; enhancing regional security; advancing inclusive economic development; strengthening regional institutions so they can effectively address problems; and addressing health and environmental problems that affect the region and the globe.
美国的援助重点在支持经济整合和贸易,促进地区安定,促进包容性经济发展,加强地区机构,使之有效解决问题,解决影响地区和全球的健康和环境问题。
“As a Pacific nation that takes our Pacific partnership5 seriously,” said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, “the United States will continue to build on our active and enduring presence.”
美国国务卿约翰·克里说,“作为认真对待太平洋伙伴关系的太平洋国家,美国将继续促进活跃和持久的参与。”
1 diplomacy | |
n.外交;外交手腕,交际手腕 | |
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n.投资者,投资人 | |
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4 integration | |
n.一体化,联合,结合 | |
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5 partnership | |
n.合作关系,伙伴关系 | |
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