Premier Wen: US parties have consensus on China-US ties

时间：2006-11-16 00:28:19

（单词翻译:单击）


Chinese Premier1 Wen Jiabao (R) meets with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez in Beijing, Nov. 14, 2006.
 
BEIJING, Nov. 15 - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Tuesday that the development of China-U.S. relations has always been the consensus2 of the Democrats3 and Republicans of the United States, calling for negotiations4 in solving trade frictions5 between the two countries.

 

"Facts prove that consultation6 and dialogue are the right way to settle bilateral7 economic and trade frictions. Trade protectionism will only harm the common interests of both sides," Wen told visiting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez.

 

The visit by Gutierrez, who heads a delegation8 involving 25 entrepreneurs, comes amid growing U.S. concern about trade deficit9 with China. China's trade surplus with the United States grew to 102.2 billion U.S. dollars in the first nine months this year.

 

While meeting with Gutierrez and his business delegation, Premier Wen chose to hold the discussions in a more lively atmosphere. "We can make the talks more lively, and more relaxed... each of you can raise one question after the opening remarks."

 

China has always pursued dialogue and consultations10 for the benefits of fast-growing China-U.S. trade cooperation.

 

"This year, China and the United States have carried out consultations and dialogue in multiple economic and trade areas, properly dealt with some problems and secured the stable development of bilateral trade relations," Wen said.

 

Wen hoped the two countries could further expand and deepen cooperation in economic and trade field in the spirit of mutual11 understanding and accommodation as well as reciprocity and mutual-benefit.

 

"China will work with the United States to push forward bilateral relations in a long-term, healthy and stable manner," Wen added.

 

Relatively12 balanced trade

 

In talks with Gutierrez on Monday, Chinese Commerce Minister Bo Xilai described China-U.S. trade as "relatively balanced" in general.

 

Bo said that U.S. exports to China were increasing rapidly, especially agricultural products, and China was expected to become the third largest export market of the United States in 2007.

 

In some areas, such as the service and cultural industries, the United States has obvious advantages over China and a trade surplus. The branches or joint13 ventures of U.S. companies in China also contributed to the deficit and benefited from it, Bo said.

 

In response to Bo, Gutierrez said the deficit remained a very important issue between the two countries, but reducing it by reducing imports from China was not the "correct strategy". Instead, the U.S. should increase exports to China.

 

Gutierrez hoped the two countries could actively14 take measures to solve the problem.

 

IPR still a problem

 

Besides the task to gain greater access to Chinese markets for U.S. firms, the intellectual property rights (IPR) issue is also on the agenda during Gutierrez's fourth China visit.

 

At the fifth IPR Roundtable in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Commerce Minister Bo Xilai reiterated15 China's firm stance against piracy16.

 

"The Chinese government will show no mercy in dealing17 with IPR infringements," Bo said.

 

Gutierrez described IPR protection as a "huge problem" in China, but he applauded several achievements China had made in this regard. China is "showing an increasing ability" to deal with this very complex matter, he said.

 

分享到：


点击收听单词发音收听单词发音  

1 premier R19z3     
adj.首要的；n.总理，首相
参考例句：
  • The Irish Premier is paying an official visit to Britain.爱尔兰总理正在对英国进行正式访问。
  • He requested that the premier grant him an internview.他要求那位总理接见他一次。
2 consensus epMzA     
n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识
参考例句：
  • Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
  • What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？
3 democrats 655beefefdcaf76097d489a3ff245f76     
n.民主主义者，民主人士( democrat的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • The Democrats held a pep rally on Capitol Hill yesterday. 民主党昨天在国会山召开了竞选誓师大会。
  • The democrats organize a filibuster in the senate. 民主党党员组织了阻挠议事。 来自《简明英汉词典》
4 negotiations af4b5f3e98e178dd3c4bac64b625ecd0     
协商( negotiation的名词复数 )； 谈判； 完成（难事）； 通过
参考例句：
  • negotiations for a durable peace 为持久和平而进行的谈判
  • Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground. 谈判未能达成任何妥协。
5 frictions c3b12b9aeb795425cb3a97ab92bf2232     
n.摩擦( friction的名词复数 )；摩擦力；冲突；不和
参考例句：
  • Family frictions can interfere with a child's schoolwork. 家庭中的争吵会影响孩子的学业。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • As far as we are concerned, these frictions are not of our own making [have been imposed on us]. 就我们来说，这种摩擦是被动式的。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
6 consultation VZAyq     
n.咨询；商量；商议；会议
参考例句：
  • The company has promised wide consultation on its expansion plans.该公司允诺就其扩展计划广泛征求意见。
  • The scheme was developed in close consultation with the local community.该计划是在同当地社区密切磋商中逐渐形成的。
7 bilateral dQGyW     
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 delegation NxvxQ     
n.代表团；派遣
参考例句：
  • The statement of our delegation was singularly appropriate to the occasion.我们代表团的声明非常适合时宜。
  • We shall inform you of the date of the delegation's arrival.我们将把代表团到达的日期通知你。
9 deficit tmAzu     
n.亏空，亏损；赤字，逆差
参考例句：
  • The directors have reported a deficit of 2.5 million dollars.董事们报告赤字为250万美元。
  • We have a great deficit this year.我们今年有很大亏损。
10 consultations bc61566a804b15898d05aff1e97f0341     
n.磋商（会议）( consultation的名词复数 )；商讨会；协商会；查找
参考例句：
  • Consultations can be arranged at other times by appointment. 磋商可以通过预约安排在其他时间。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • Consultations are under way. 正在进行磋商。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
11 mutual eFOxC     
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。
12 relatively bkqzS3     
adv.比较...地，相对地
参考例句：
  • The rabbit is a relatively recent introduction in Australia.兔子是相对较新引入澳大利亚的物种。
  • The operation was relatively painless.手术相对来说不痛。
13 joint m3lx4     
adj.联合的，共同的；n.关节，接合处；v.连接，贴合
参考例句：
  • I had a bad fall,which put my shoulder out of joint.我重重地摔了一跤，肩膀脫臼了。
  • We wrote a letter in joint names.我们联名写了封信。
14 actively lzezni     
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。
15 reiterated d9580be532fe69f8451c32061126606b     
反复地说，重申( reiterate的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
  • "Well, I want to know about it,'she reiterated. “嗯，我一定要知道你的休假日期，"她重复说。 来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
  • Some twenty-two years later President Polk reiterated and elaborated upon these principles. 大约二十二年之后，波尔克总统重申这些原则并且刻意阐释一番。
16 piracy 9N3xO     
n.海盗行为，剽窃，著作权侵害
参考例句：
  • The government has already adopted effective measures against piracy.政府已采取有效措施惩治盗版行为。
  • They made the place a notorious centre of piracy.他们把这地方变成了臭名昭著的海盗中心。
17 dealing NvjzWP     
n.经商方法，待人态度
参考例句：
  • 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。

©2005-2010英文阅读网