2016年CRI President Xi pledges to seek common development with Latin America

 

The speech of President Xi Jinping quoted a patriotic¹ saying from a hero in Peru's independence war in the 19th century.

He said the similarities between Chinese history and that of Latin America, in which both have struggled for national independence, make it much easier for the two sides to understand and support each other in today's world.

These words, however, are more than just eloquent² diplomatic rhetoric³.

President Xi Jinping is on his third tour to Latin America since he took office three years ago.

The second trip in 2014 saw the Chinese president meet with all leaders of Latin American and Caribbean states.

The meeting produced a regular dialogue mechanism⁴ between the two sides.

During the speech at the Peruvian Congress, President Xi said China-Latin America ties are now closer than ever.

"We are standing⁵ at the start of a new phase. Let us contribute our mutual⁶ efforts to the establishment of a China-Latin America community of shared destiny. I'd like to make a few proposals here. First, let's focus on peace and development in our relations. Secondly⁷, let's dovetail our development strategies. Third, let's strengthen and speed up our cooperation to achieve common prosperity. And fourth, let's share our progress and achievement to benefit people on all sides."

Almost all Latin American countries are developing economies.

The orthodox Chinese foreign policy has been viewing relations with developing countries, as the foundation of China's interaction with the rest of the world.

During his speech, the top leader of the world's second largest economy said China is so willing to share the benefits of its economic development with Latin America.

"It is estimated that China's imports will hit 8 trillion US dollars over the next five years. In the meantime, we'll make use of some 600 billion US dollars in foreign investment. Chinese overseas investment will reach 750 billion US dollars. Outbound Chinese tourists will exceed 700 million people. All these developments will provide a broader market, more capital, abundant products, and more cooperation opportunities for countries around the world, including our Latin American brothers."

China is currently the second largest trading partner for Latin America.

At the same time, Latin America has become the second most popular destination for overseas Chinese investment.

After his speech, the Chinese President was honored by Peru's parliament with its highest congressional medal of honor, the "Order of the Sun."

1 patriotic   

adj.爱国的，有爱国心的

参考例句：

• His speech was full of patriotic sentiments.他的演说充满了爱国之情。
• The old man is a patriotic overseas Chinese.这位老人是一位爱国华侨。

2 eloquent   

adj.雄辩的，口才流利的；明白显示出的

参考例句：

• He was so eloquent that he cut down the finest orator.他能言善辩，胜过最好的演说家。
• These ruins are an eloquent reminder of the horrors of war.这些废墟形象地提醒人们不要忘记战争的恐怖。

3 rhetoric   

n.修辞学，浮夸之言语

参考例句：

• Do you know something about rhetoric?你懂点修辞学吗？
• Behind all the rhetoric,his relations with the army are dangerously poised.在冠冕堂皇的言辞背后，他和军队的关系岌岌可危。

4 mechanism   

n.机械装置；机构，结构

参考例句：

• The bones and muscles are parts of the mechanism of the body.骨骼和肌肉是人体的组成部件。
• The mechanism of the machine is very complicated.这台机器的结构是非常复杂的。

5 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

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 secondly   

adv.第二，其次

参考例句：

• Secondly,use your own head and present your point of view.第二，动脑筋提出自己的见解。
• Secondly it is necessary to define the applied load.其次，需要确定所作用的载荷。