英语视频：习近平与奥巴马首次会晤前对媒体的讲话

 

 Remarks by President Obama and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China before Bilateral 1 Meeting

　　奥巴马总统和中华人民共和国主席习近平在双边会谈前发表讲话
　　Palm Springs, California
　　森尼兰庄园， 加利福利亚州棕榈泉
　　June 7, 2013
　　2013年6月7日
　　President Obama: Well, it gives me great pleasure to welcome President Xi back to the United States. We first met during my visit to China in 2009, and I had the opportunity to welcome him to the Oval Office last year when he was still Vice 2 President and a guest of Vice President Biden’s.
　　奥巴马总统：我很高兴欢迎习主席再次访问美国。我在2009年访问中国时我们第一次见面。去年，我有机会在椭圆形办公室欢迎他，当时他担任国家副主席，是副总统拜登的客人。
　　I think some of you may know that President Xi is no stranger to the United States. He’s remembered fondly in Iowa, where he once visited and stayed with a local family, and on his trip last year, he had a chance to come to California -- including, I understand, going to a Lakers game, which I was very jealous of. (Laughter.)
　　我想你们中的一些人也许知道，对美国来说习主席并不陌生。他在艾奥瓦州给人们留下了很好的印象。当年他访问该州，曾在当地一户家庭居住。去年他来访时，有机会到加利福尼亚州——包括，我知道，去看了一场湖人队的比赛，让我很羡慕。(笑声。)
　　President Xi just took office in March. Our decision to meet so early, I think, signifies the importance of the U.S.-China relationship. It’s important not only for the prosperity of our two countries and the security of our two countries, but it’s also important for the Asia Pacific region and important for the world.
　　习主席在3月份才就任新职。我认为，我们决定这么早就举行会晤说明了美中关系的重要性，不仅对我们两国的繁荣及两国的安全具有重要意义，而且对亚太地区和整个世界都很重要。
　　And the importance of this relationship in some ways is reflected with this somewhat unusual setting that we are hosting the President in. Our thought was that we would have the opportunity for a more extended and more informal conversation in which we were able to share both our visions for our respective countries and how we can forge a new model of cooperation between countries based on mutual 3 interest and mutual respect. I think both of us agree that continuous and candid 4 and constructive 5 conversation and communication is critically important to shaping our relationship for years to come.
　　在某种程度上，这种关系的重要性体现在我们为欢迎主席到来安排了这个有些不寻常的接待环境。我们的想法是，我们可以有机会进行更广泛和更不拘形式的交谈，能相互交换我们各自对国家的设想，以及我们如何能够构建国与国之间在互利和互相尊重的基础上进行合作的新模式。我认为我们双方都同意，继续进行坦诚和建设性的对话和沟通对于决定我们今后多年的关系至关重要。
　　And for my part, this will give me an opportunity to reiterate 6 how the United States welcomes the continuing peaceful rise of China as a world power and that, in fact, it is in the United States’ interest that China continues on the path of success, because we believe that a peaceful and stable and prosperous China is not only good for Chinese but also good for the world and for the United States.
　　对我来说，这将给我一次机会重申，美国欢迎中国作为一个世界大国续续和平崛起。事实上，中国继续走向成功符合美国的利益。因为我们相信，中国的和平、稳定和繁荣不仅有利于中国，也有利于全世界和美国。
　　Of course, as two of the largest economies in the world, we’re going to have a healthy economic competition, but we also have a whole range of challenges on which we have to cooperate, from a nuclear North Korea -- or North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs -- to proliferation, to issues like climate change.
　　当然，作为全世界两个最大的经济体，我们将进行健康的经济竞争，但是我们也面临全方位的挑战，需要双方进行合作，从北韩核问题——北韩的核及导弹项目——到核不扩散和气候变化等问题。
　　And the United States seeks an international economy and international economic order where nations are playing by the same rules, where trade is free and fair, and where the United States and China work together to address issues like cybersecurity and the protection of intellectual property.
　　美国寻求的国际经济和国际经济秩序要求各国遵守共同的规则，进行自由和公平的贸易，使美国和中国共同解决网络安全和知识产权保护等问题。

　In addition to the strategic concerns that we share and the economic challenges that each of our countries face, I will continue to emphasize the importance of human rights. President Xi has spoken of a nation and a people that are committed to continuous self-improvement and progress, and history shows that upholding universal rights are ultimately a key to success and prosperity and justice for all nations.
　　除了我们共同的战略问题和各自面临的经济挑战之外，我将继续强调人权的重要性。习主席已经谈到，他的国家和人民正致力于继续自我完善和取得进步。历史表明，坚持普遍的权利最终是所有的国家实现成功、繁荣和公正的关键。
　　So I want to again welcome President Xi to the United States. We’re very glad that he’s here. Inevitably 7, there are areas of tension between our two countries, but what I’ve learned over the last four years is both the Chinese people and the American people want a strong, cooperative relationship, and that I think there’s a strong recognition on the part of both President Xi and myself that it is very much in our interest to work together to meet the global challenges that we face. And I’m very much looking forward to this being a strong foundation for the kind of new model of cooperation that we can establish for years to come.
　　为此，我再次欢迎习主席访问美国。我们对习主席的到来感到非常高兴。在我们两国之间，不可避免地存在某些关系紧张的领域，但我在过去四年里了解到，中美两国人民都希望有一个牢固的合作关系。我认为习主席和我自己都强烈认识到，共同努力迎接我们面临的全球挑战十分符合相互间的利益。我非常期待这能够成为我们为今后多年构筑新型合作关系的牢固基石。
　　So welcome, and thank you very much for being here.
　　为此我们表示欢迎，十分感谢您的到来。
　　President Xi: (As interpreted.) Honorable President Obama, it’s my great pleasure to meet you. We’re meeting with each other earlier than people might have expected. They thought that we might have to wait until the Saint Petersburg G20 summit to meet with each other, but here we are. I want to thank you for your invitation, and it’s my great pleasure to meet you here at Sunnylands, the Annenberg Estate.
　　习主席：(根据英文稿翻译)尊敬的奥巴马总统，很高兴与您会晤。我们正在举行的会晤可能早于人们原来的预期。人们曾认为我们可能会等到圣彼得堡20国集团峰会才举行会晤。但是我们已经来到这里。我感谢您的邀请。十分高兴与您在森尼兰安纳伯格庄园会晤。
　　This is a wonderful place, a place of sunshine, and it’s very close to the Pacific Ocean. And on the other side of the ocean is China. When I visited the United States last year, I stated that the vast Pacific Ocean has enough space for the two large countries of China and the United States. I still believe so.
　　这个地方很好，是阳光之乡，这里是离太平洋很近的地方，大洋彼岸就是中国。我去年访美时曾讲过，宽广的太平洋有足够空间容纳中美两个大国，我现在依然这样认为。
　　And, Mr. President, we’re meeting here today to chart the future of China-U.S. relations and draw a blueprint 8 for this relationship and continue our cooperation across the Pacific Ocean.
　　总统先生，今天我们在这里举行会晤，主要目的就是为中美关系发展规划蓝图，开展跨越太平洋的合作。
　　And this reminds us of what happened over 40 years ago when the leaders of China and the United States, with the strategists’ political courage and wisdom, realized a handshake across the Pacific Ocean and reopened the door of exchanges between China and the United States. And in the more than 40 years since then, the China-U.S. relationship has gone through winds and rains and it made historical progress. And our two peoples and the people elsewhere in the world have reaped huge benefits from this.
　　这让我们回想起40多年前发生的事。当年中美两国领导人以战略家的政治勇气和智慧，实现了跨越太平洋的握手，重新打开中美交往的大门。40多年来，中美关系历经风雨，取得了历史性进展，给两国人民和各国人民带来了巨大利益。
　　And at present, the China-U.S. relationship has reached a new historical starting point. Our two countries have vast convergence of shared interests, from promoting our respective economic growth at home to ensuring the stability of the global economy; from addressing international and regional hotspot issues to dealing 9 with all kinds of global challenges. On all these issues, our two countries need to increase exchanges and cooperation.
　　当前，中美关系又站在一个新的历史起点上。从各自国家经济发展到促进全球经济稳定复苏，从处理国际和地区热点问题到应对各种全球性挑战，两国都拥有重要的利益汇合点，都需要加强交流合作。
　　And under the new environment, we need to take a close look at our bilateral relationship: What kind of China-U.S. relationship do we both want? What kind of cooperation can our two nations carry out for mutual benefit? And how can our two nations join together to promote peace and development in the world? These are things that not just the people in our two countries are watching closely, but the whole world is also watching very closely.
　　新形势下，我们应该深入审视两国关系。我们需要一个什么样的中美关系?中美应该进行什么样的合作来实现共赢?中美应该怎样携手合作来促进世界和平与发展?这不仅是我们两国人民关注的事，也是国际社会关注的事。
　　Both sides should proceed from the fundamental interests of our peoples and bear in mind human development and progress. We need to think creatively and act energetically so that working together we can build a new model of major country relationship.
　　我们双方应该从两国人民根本利益出发，从人类发展进步着眼，创新思维，积极行动，共同推动构建新型大国关系。
　　President Obama, I look forward to having in-depth communication with you on major strategic issues of common interest to deepen our mutual understanding and to push forward all-round cooperation. I’m confident that our meeting will achieve positive outcomes and inject fresh momentum 10 into the China-U.S. relationship.
　　奥巴马总统，我期待着与您就双方共同关心的重大战略性问题进行广泛深入沟通，加深相互了解，促进全面合作。相信在双方共同努力下，这次会晤将取得重要积极成果，为今后一个时期中美关系发展注入新活力。
　　Thank you.
　　谢谢您。
　　President Obama: Thank you very much, everybody.
　　奥巴马总统：非常感谢您，多谢诸位。





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1
bilateral

  
 


adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的


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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。












2
vice

  
 


n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的


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He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。












3
mutual

  
 


adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的


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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
candid

  
 


adj.公正的，正直的；坦率的


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I cannot but hope the candid reader will give some allowance for it.我只有希望公正的读者多少包涵一些。
He is quite candid with his friends.他对朋友相当坦诚。












5
constructive

  
 


adj.建设的，建设性的


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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。












6
reiterate

  
 


v.重申，反复地说


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Let me reiterate that we have absolutely no plans to increase taxation.让我再一次重申我们绝对没有增税的计划。
I must reiterate that our position on this issue is very clear.我必须重申我们对这一项议题的立场很清楚。












7
inevitably

  
 


adv.不可避免地；必然发生地


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In the way you go on,you are inevitably coming apart.照你们这样下去，毫无疑问是会散伙的。
Technological changes will inevitably lead to unemployment.技术变革必然会导致失业。












8
blueprint

  
 


n.蓝图，设计图，计划；vt.制成蓝图，计划


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All the machine parts on a blueprint must answer each other.设计图上所有的机器部件都应互相配合。
The documents contain a blueprint for a nuclear device.文件内附有一张核装置的设计蓝图。












9
dealing

  
 


n.经商方法，待人态度


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This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。












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momentum

  
 


n.动力，冲力，势头；动量


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We exploit the energy and momentum conservation laws in this way.我们就是这样利用能量和动量守恒定律的。
The law of momentum conservation could supplant Newton's third law.动量守恒定律可以取代牛顿第三定律。