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1、 奥巴马(欧巴马)访华演讲稿(英文演讲稿+翻译)时间:2009-11-17 11:52 作者:Slang Freak 点击: 773次美国总统奥巴马11月16日在上海科技博物馆举行的与上海大学生的直接对话会上发表演讲，并回答了大学生以及网友提出的一系列问题。本站提供演讲及问答记录稿英文及译文。奥巴马在上海演讲稿的英语全文： President Obama at Town Hall Meeting in ShanghaiObama answers questions from Fudan University students and the Internet THE WHITE HOUSEOf
2、fice of the Press SecretaryNovember 16, 2009REMARKS BY PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMAAT TOWN HALL MEETING WITH FUTURE CHINESE LEADERSMuseum of Science and TechnologyShanghai, China1:18 P.M. CSTPRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon. It is a great honor for me to be here in Shanghai, and to have this opportunity to
3、 speak with all of you. Id like to thank Fudan Universitys President Yang for his hospitality and his gracious welcome. Id also like to thank our outstanding Ambassador, Jon Huntsman, who exemplifies the deep ties and respect between our nations. I dont know what he said, but I hope it was good. (La
4、ughter.)What Id like to do is to make some opening comments, and then what Im really looking forward to doing is taking questions, not only from students who are in the audience, but also weve received questions online, which will be asked by some of the students who are here in the audience, as wel
5、l as by Ambassador Huntsman. And I am very sorry that my Chinese is not as good as your English, but I am looking forward to this chance to have a dialogue.This is my first time traveling to China, and Im excited to see this majestic country. Here, in Shanghai, we see the growth that has caught the
6、attention of the world - the soaring skyscrapers, the bustling streets and entrepreneurial activity. And just as Im impressed by these signs of Chinas journey to the 21st century, Im eager to see those ancient places that speak to us from Chinas distant past. Tomorrow and the next day I hope to have
7、 a chance when Im in Beijing to see the majesty of the Forbidden City and the wonder of the Great Wall. Truly, this is a nation that encompasses both a rich history and a belief in the promise of the future.The same can be said of the relationship between our two countries. Shanghai, of course, is a
8、 city that has great meaning in the history of the relationship between the United States and China. It was here, 37 years ago, that the Shanghai Communique opened the door to a new chapter of engagement between our governments and among our people. However, Americas ties to this city - and to this
9、country - stretch back further, to the earliest days of Americas independence.In 1784, our founding father, George Washington, commissioned the Empress of China, a ship that set sail for these shores so that it could pursue trade with the Qing Dynasty. Washington wanted to see the ship carry the fla
10、g around the globe, and to forge new ties with nations like China. This is a common American impulse - the desire to reach for new horizons, and to forge new partnerships that are mutually beneficial.Over the two centuries that have followed, the currents of history have steered the relationship bet
11、ween our countries in many directions. And even in the midst of tumultuous winds, our people had opportunities to forge deep and even dramatic ties. For instance, Americans will never forget the hospitality shown to our pilots who were shot down over your soil during World War II, and cared for by C
12、hinese civilians who risked all that they had by doing so. And Chinese veterans of that war still warmly greet those American veterans who return to the sites where they fought to help liberate China from occupation.A different kind of connection was made nearly 40 years ago when the frost between o
13、ur countries began to thaw through the simple game of table tennis. The very unlikely nature of this engagement contributed to its success - because for all our differences, both our common humanity and our shared curiosity were revealed. As one American player described his visit to China - The peo
14、ple are just like usThe country is very similar to America, but still very different.Of course this small opening was followed by the achievement of the Shanghai Communique, and the eventual establishment of formal relations between the United States and China in 1979. And in three decades, just loo
15、k at how far we have come.In 1979, trade between the United States and China stood at roughly $5 billion - today it tops over $400 billion each year. The commerce affects our peoples lives in so many ways. America imports from China many of the computer parts we use, the clothes we wear; and we expo
16、rt to China machinery that helps power your industry. This trade could create even more jobs on both sides of the Pacific, while allowing our people to enjoy a better quality of life. And as demand becomes more balanced, it can lead to even broader prosperity.In 1979, the political cooperation betwe
17、en the United States and China was rooted largely in our shared rivalry with the Soviet Union. Today, we have a positive, constructive and comprehensive relationship that opens the door to partnership on the key global issues of our time - economic recovery and the development of clean energy; stopp
18、ing the spread of nuclear weapons and the scourge of climate change; the promotion of peace and security in Asia and around the globe. All of these issues will be on the agenda tomorrow when I meet with President Hu.And in 1979, the connections among our people were limited. Today, we see the curios
19、ity of those ping-pong players manifested in the ties that are being forged across many sectors. The second highest number of foreign students in the United States come from China, and weve seen a 50 percent increase in the study of Chinese among our own students. There are nearly 200 friendship cit
20、ies drawing our communities together. American and Chinese scientists cooperate on new research and discovery. And of course, Yao Ming is just one signal of our shared love of basketball - Im only sorry that I wont be able to see a Shanghai Sharks game while Im visiting.It is no coincidence that the
21、 relationship between our countries has accompanied a period of positive change. China has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty - an accomplishment unparalleled in human history - while playing a larger role in global events. And the United States has seen our economy grow along with
22、 the standard of living enjoyed by our people, while bringing the Cold War to a successful conclusion.There is a Chinese proverb: Consider the past, and you shall know the future. Surely, we have known setbacks and challenges over the last 30 years. Our relationship has not been without disagreement
23、 and difficulty. But the notion that we must be adversaries is not predestined - not when we consider the past. Indeed, because of our cooperation, both the United States and China are more prosperous and more secure. We have seen what is possible when we build upon our mutual interests, and engage
24、on the basis of mutual respect.And yet the success of that engagement depends upon understanding - on sustaining an open dialogue, and learning about one another and from one another. For just as that American table tennis player pointed out - we share much in common as human beings, but our countri
25、es are different in certain ways.I believe that each country must chart its own course. China is an ancient nation, with a deeply rooted culture. The United States, by comparison, is a young nation, whose culture is determined by the many different immigrants who have come to our shores, and by the
26、founding documents that guide our democracy.Those documents put forward a simple vision of human affairs, and they enshrine several core principles - that all men and women are created equal, and possess certain fundamental rights; that government should reflect the will of the people and respond to
27、 their wishes; that commerce should be open, information freely accessible; and that laws, and not simply men, should guarantee the administration of justice.Of course, the story of our nation is not without its difficult chapters. In many ways - over many years - we have struggled to advance the pr
28、omise of these principles to all of our people, and to forge a more perfect union. We fought a very painful civil war, and freed a portion of our population from slavery. It took time for women to be extended the right to vote, workers to win the right to organize, and for immigrants from different
29、corners of the globe to be fully embraced. Even after they were freed, African Americans persevered through conditions that were separate and not equal, before winning full and equal rights.None of this was easy. But we made progress because of our belief in those core principles, which have served
30、as our compass through the darkest of storms. That is why Lincoln could stand up in the midst of civil war and declare it a struggle to see whether any nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal could long endure. That is why Dr. Martin Luther King
31、could stand on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and ask that our nation live out the true meaning of its creed. Thats why immigrants from China to Kenya could find a home on our shores; why opportunity is available to all who would work for it; and why someone like me, who less than 50 years ago wo
32、uld have had trouble voting in some parts of America, is now able to serve as its President.And that is why America will always speak out for these core principles around the world. We do not seek to impose any system of government on any other nation, but we also dont believe that the principles th
33、at we stand for are unique to our nation. These freedoms of expression and worship - of access to information and political participation - we believe are universal rights. They should be available to all people, including ethnic and religious minorities - whether they are in the United States, Chin
34、a, or any nation. Indeed, it is that respect for universal rights that guides Americas openness to other countries; our respect for different cultures; our commitment to international law; and our faith in the future.These are all things that you should know about America. I also know that we have m
35、uch to learn about China. Looking around at this magnificent city - and looking around this room - I do believe that our nations hold something important in common, and that is a belief in the future. Neither the United States nor China is content to rest on our achievements. For while China is an a
36、ncient nation, you are also clearly looking ahead with confidence, ambition, and a commitment to see that tomorrows generation can do better than todays.In addition to your growing economy, we admire Chinas extraordinary commitment to science and research - a commitment borne out in everything from
37、the infrastructure you build to the technology you use. China is now the worlds largest Internet user - which is why we were so pleased to include the Internet as a part of todays event. This country now has the worlds largest mobile phone network, and it is investing in the new forms of energy that
38、 can both sustain growth and combat climate change - and Im looking forward to deepening the partnership between the United States and China in this critical area tomorrow. But above all, I see Chinas future in you - young people whose talent and dedication and dreams will do so much to help shape t
39、he 21st century.Ive said many times that I believe that our world is now fundamentally interconnected. The jobs we do, the prosperity we build, the environment we protect, the security that we seek - all of these things are shared. And given that interconnection, power in the 21st century is no long
40、er a zero-sum game; one countrys success need not come at the expense of another. And that is why the United States insists we do not seek to contain Chinas rise. On the contrary, we welcome China as a strong and prosperous and successful member of the community of nations - a China that draws on th
41、e rights, strengths, and creativity of individual Chinese like you.To return to the proverb - consider the past. We know that more is to be gained when great powers cooperate than when they collide. That is a lesson that human beings have learned time and again, and that is the example of the histor
42、y between our nations. And I believe strongly that cooperation must go beyond our government. It must be rooted in our people - in the studies we share, the business that we do, the knowledge that we gain, and even in the sports that we play. And these bridges must be built by young men and women ju
43、st like you and your counterparts in America.Thats why Im pleased to announce that the United States will dramatically expand the number of our students who study in China to 100,000. And these exchanges mark a clear commitment to build ties among our people, as surely as you will help determine the
44、 destiny of the 21st century. And Im absolutely confident that America has no better ambassadors to offer than our young people. For they, just like you, are filled with talent and energy and optimism about the history that is yet to be written.So let this be the next step in the steady pursuit of c
45、ooperation that will serve our nations, and the world. And if theres one thing that we can take from todays dialogue, I hope that it is a commitment to continue this dialogue going forward.So thank you very much. And I look forward now to taking some questions from all of you. Thank you very much. (
46、Applause.)So - I just want to make sure this works. This is a tradition, by the way, that is very common in the United States at these town hall meetings. And what were going to do is I will just - if you are interested in asking a question, you can raise your hands. I will call on you. And then I w
47、ill alternate between a question from the audience and an Internet question from one of the students who prepared the questions, as well as I think Ambassador Huntsman may have a question that we were able to obtain from the Web site of our embassy.So let me begin, though, by seeing - and then what
48、Ill do is Ill call on a boy and then a girl and then - so well go back and forth, so that you know its fair. All right? So Ill start with this young lady right in the front. Why dont we wait for this microphone so everyone can hear you. And whats your name?Q: My name is (inaudible) and I am a studen
49、t from Fudan University. Shanghai and Chicago have been sister cities since 1985, and these two cities have conduct a wide range of economic, political, and cultural exchanges. So what measures will you take to deepen this close relationship between cities of the United States and China? And Shanghai will hold the World Exposition next year. Will you bring