Boao Forum for Asia 2007 opens

时间：2007-04-23 08:53:55

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Fidel V. Ramos, former president of the Philippines and chairman of the BFA board of directors, said at the opening ceremony that the forum1 seeks to enhance understanding and communication that transcend2 regional, political, economic, geographical3 and cultural boundaries.

 

To promote innovation and sustainable development in Asia is to help build a harmonious4 world of lasting5 peace and shared prosperity, said Ramos.

 

Wu defined "harmony" as fundamental to Asia's development, saying that harmony is a good tradition and should be carried forward.

 

"We should respect the diversity of civilizations, encourage dialogue on an equal footing among civilizations, expand common ground while shelving differences," he said.

 

Despite the robust6 economic growth among Asian nations, the region is worried about how to achieve sustainable development in face of pollution and energy shortage.

 

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo7 said that the most urgent problem for Asian nations is to change the development mode, solve problems in environment and bring the benefits of the economic growth to poor people.

 

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) promised to build an integrated trade zone and has taken a brave step towards an organization like the European Union, said Arroyo.

 

The ASEAN nations will strengthen political and economic cooperation with other partners in Asia, said Arroyo, adding that the BFA will provide such a mechanism8 for the cooperation and a new mode of Asian development is expected to be achieved in the process.

 

Wu called for Asian nations to pursue a new strategy for industrialization which is high-tech9 driven, resources-efficient and environment-friendly and fully10 taps the strengths of human resources.

 

Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said that Asia should make good use of its advantages in intelligence and human resources to create economic growth and face up to the challenge of sustainable development with private and government measures.

 

"We need to strive towards sustainable development through collaboration11 in the areas of natural resources and the environment. We need to focus on pursuing new value creation based on innovative12 technology partnerships," said Chey Tae Won, chairman of the SK Group.

 

Bill Gates, chairman of computer software giant Microsoft, said in his keynote speech that investment and changes in Asia have brought great opportunities for innovation. Microsoft plans to use60 percent of its research and development resources in Asia.

 

During the two-day conference, more than 1,400 of the most influential13 politicians, business leaders and intellectuals from Asia and around the globe will discuss topics concerning the Asian economic community, Asian values, corporate14 social responsibility and innovation in the banking15 and telecommunications sectors16.

 

The BFA, established in 2001, is a non-governmental organization serving as a platform voicing for Asia's future. The 2007 conference, with the theme "Asia Winning in Today's Global Economy -- Innovation and Sustainable Development", will run from Saturday to Sunday in Boao.
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1 forum cilx0     
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。
2 transcend qJbzC     
vt.超出，超越(理性等)的范围
参考例句：
  • We can't transcend the limitations of the ego.我们无法超越自我的局限性。
  • Everyone knows that the speed of airplanes transcend that of ships.人人都知道飞机的速度快于轮船的速度。
3 geographical Cgjxb     
adj.地理的；地区(性)的
参考例句：
  • The current survey will have a wider geographical spread.当前的调查将在更广泛的地域范围內进行。
  • These birds have a wide geographical distribution.这些鸟的地理分布很广。
4 harmonious EdWzx     
adj.和睦的，调和的，和谐的，协调的
参考例句：
  • Their harmonious relationship resulted in part from their similar goals.他们关系融洽的部分原因是他们有着相似的目标。
  • The room was painted in harmonious colors.房间油漆得色彩调和。
5 lasting IpCz02     
adj.永久的，永恒的；vbl.持续，维持
参考例句：
  • The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
  • We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。
6 robust FXvx7     
adj.强壮的，强健的，粗野的，需要体力的，浓的
参考例句：
  • She is too tall and robust.她个子太高，身体太壮。
  • China wants to keep growth robust to reduce poverty and avoid job losses,AP commented.美联社评论道，中国希望保持经济强势增长，以减少贫困和失业状况。
7 arroyo KN9yE     
n.干涸的河床，小河
参考例句：
  • She continued along the path until she came to the arroyo.她沿着小路一直走到小河边。
  • They had a picnic by the arroyo.他们在干枯的河床边野餐过。
8 mechanism zCWxr     
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。
9 high-tech high-tech     
adj.高科技的
参考例句：
  • The economy is in the upswing which makes high-tech services in more demand too.经济在蓬勃发展，这就使对高科技服务的需求量也在加大。
  • The quest of a cure for disease with high-tech has never ceased. 人们希望运用高科技治疗疾病的追求从未停止过。
10 fully Gfuzd     
adv.完全地，全部地，彻底地；充分地
参考例句：
  • The doctor asked me to breathe in,then to breathe out fully.医生让我先吸气，然后全部呼出。
  • They soon became fully integrated into the local community.他们很快就完全融入了当地人的圈子。
11 collaboration bW7yD     
n.合作，协作；勾结
参考例句：
  • The two companies are working in close collaboration each other.这两家公司密切合作。
  • He was shot for collaboration with the enemy.他因通敌而被枪毙了。
12 innovative D6Vxq     
adj.革新的，新颖的，富有革新精神的
参考例句：
  • Discover an innovative way of marketing.发现一个创新的营销方式。
  • He was one of the most creative and innovative engineers of his generation.他是他那代人当中最富创造性与革新精神的工程师之一。
13 influential l7oxK     
adj.有影响的，有权势的
参考例句：
  • He always tries to get in with the most influential people.他总是试图巴结最有影响的人物。
  • He is a very influential man in the government.他在政府中是个很有影响的人物。
14 corporate 7olzl     
adj.共同的，全体的；公司的，企业的
参考例句：
  • This is our corporate responsibility.这是我们共同的责任。
  • His corporate's life will be as short as a rabbit's tail.他的公司的寿命是兔子尾巴长不了。
15 banking aySz20     
n.银行业，银行学，金融业
参考例句：
  • John is launching his son on a career in banking.约翰打算让儿子在银行界谋一个新职位。
  • He possesses an extensive knowledge of banking.他具有广博的银行业务知识。
16 sectors 218ffb34fa5fb6bc1691e90cd45ad627     
n.部门( sector的名词复数 )；领域；防御地区；扇形
参考例句：
  • Berlin was divided into four sectors after the war. 战后柏林分成了4 个区。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Industry and agriculture are the two important sectors of the national economy. 工业和农业是国民经济的两个重要部门。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

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