2020年CRI Xi calls on China, Pacific island nations to work for a better future

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping is suggesting China and Pacific island nations have a lot of room for further cooperation.

Xi Jinping has made the suggestion while hosting a collective meeting with leaders from eight Pacific Island countries that have diplomatic ties with China.

As part of the session in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, the group has agreed to expand their collective relationships to a comprehensive strategic partnership¹.

As part of a keynote speech to the meeting, Xi Jinping has described China and Pacific island countries as "good friends," "good partners" and "good brothers."

"China maintains that all countries are equal regardless of their sizes, respects the rights of the peoples in Pacific island countries to choose their own development paths, and respects the countries' efforts in united self-improvement and equal participation² in international and regional affairs. China treats the Pacific island countries with all sincerity³ and due respect," says Xi.

The Chinese president notes that China has been actively⁴ supporting Pacific island nations with their economic development.

He says the Chinese side intends to continue providing help through expanding Chinese investment, as well as opening up the Chinese market more for these countries.

"China is ready to jointly⁵ host with the island countries the third China-Pacific Island Countries Economic Development and Cooperation Forum⁶ in the second half of 2019. The two sides should seize upon the opportunity of the signing of the cooperation document in jointly building the Belt and Road to deepen cooperation at various levels, raise the level of bilateral⁷ trade facilitation, and ensure the success of the 2019 Year of Tourism for China and Pacific island countries. China is also willing to support the island countries in personnel training and strengthen communication among peoples," says Xi.

Xi Jinping has also called on the Pacific island nations to join with China in pushing to safeguard the multilateral and free trade system.

He has also voiced China's continued support for the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as the Paris climate change Agreement.

The Paris accord is of significant concern for leaders in the Pacific islands, as their location and geography make them particularly susceptible⁸ to the effects of climate change and rising ocean levels.

For their part, the leaders of the Pacific island countries have offered their thanks to the Chinese side for its support.

"The People's Republic of China is a very important and very strategic partner for many of the countries in the Pacific, it's more important as a strategic partner in the development aspirations⁹ and continued well-being¹⁰ of the region. And I think that there are certain issues that Mr. President you are very well aware which include challenges that we all face globally about climate change. And again we thank you for your leadership and the leadership of the Chinese government in making sure that we engage with the global community about the serious challenges we face in this challenge of climate change," says Peter O’Neill, Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister.

Representatives for the Pacific island nations involved in Friday's meeting have all said they're keen to work with China via the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as strengthen cooperation with China in areas including trade, investment, fishery, tourism and infrastructure¹¹.

1 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。

2 participation   

n.参与，参加，分享

参考例句：

• Some of the magic tricks called for audience participation.有些魔术要求有观众的参与。
• The scheme aims to encourage increased participation in sporting activities.这个方案旨在鼓励大众更多地参与体育活动。

3 sincerity   

n.真诚，诚意；真实

参考例句：

• His sincerity added much more authority to the story.他的真诚更增加了故事的说服力。
• He tried hard to satisfy me of his sincerity.他竭力让我了解他的诚意。

4 actively   

adv.积极地，勤奋地

参考例句：

• During this period all the students were actively participating.在这节课中所有的学生都积极参加。
• We are actively intervening to settle a quarrel.我们正在积极调解争执。

5 jointly   

ad.联合地，共同地

参考例句：

• Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
• She owns the house jointly with her husband. 她和丈夫共同拥有这所房子。

6 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。

7 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。

8 susceptible   

adj.过敏的，敏感的；易动感情的，易受感动的

参考例句：

• Children are more susceptible than adults.孩子比成人易受感动。
• We are all susceptible to advertising.我们都易受广告的影响。

9 aspirations   

强烈的愿望( aspiration的名词复数 )； 志向； 发送气音； 发 h 音

参考例句：

• I didn't realize you had political aspirations. 我没有意识到你有政治上的抱负。
• The new treaty embodies the aspirations of most nonaligned countries. 新条约体现了大多数不结盟国家的愿望。

10 well-being   

n.安康，安乐，幸福

参考例句：

• He always has the well-being of the masses at heart.他总是把群众的疾苦挂在心上。
• My concern for their well-being was misunderstood as interference.我关心他们的幸福，却被误解为多管闲事。

11 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。