2017年CRI Foreign observers speak highly of Xi's 19th CPC National Congress report

 

A number of foreign observers have been keeping a close eye on the ongoing¹ 19th CPC National Congress.

They hail China's development over the past five years and speak highly of the report presented by General Secretary Xi Jinping of the CPC to the opening of the Congress.

Our reporter Victor Ning has more.

Laotian Ambassador to China, Vandee Boutthasavong, says she is impressed by China's efforts in tackling poverty over the past five years.

"I especially noticed that China has attached great importance to poverty alleviation² and has made impressive achievements. Our Laotian government also pays close attention to people's livelihood³, as we strive to be removed from the list of least developed countries by 2020. I think China sets a good example for Laos in tackling poverty."

In the past five years, around 60 million Chinese have been lifted out of poverty. The report by General Secretary Xi Jinping to the opening of the ongoing National Congress points out that by 2020, all of China's rural residents are expected to be relieved from poverty.

The Laotian Ambassador also says China's foreign policy is of interest to her.

"Over the past five years, China's foreign policy has not only promoted the social and economic development of China, but also the peaceful development in the region and even the world. The Belt and Road initiative enhances cultural exchanges and economic cooperation along the routes. China has also launched the Asian Infrastructure⁴ Investment Bank and the Silk Road Fund, hosted a series of international meetings like the Informal APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, the G20 Summit and the 2017 BRICS summit. "

Boutthasavong believes all such accomplishments⁵ demonstrate that China's influence is increasing on the world stage.

Meanwhile, some other foreign observers say the world sees the efforts China has made in safeguarding global peace and promoting development.

Hiranya Lal Shrestha, former Nepalese ambassador to China echoes Boutthasavong's view about China's peaceful development. He says China's development is not a threat to the world, and no country should see it as such.

Xi Jinping's report made clear that China will never pursue development at the expense of others' interests. He said no matter what stage of development China reaches, China will never seek hegemony or engage in expansion.

At the same time, Wilson Lee Flores,a columnist⁶ of "The Philippine Star" newspaper, says the report indicates China's confidence in its own political system, which is also encouraging to many other Asian countries.

"China's institutional system is well worth learning from for many developing countries. Its success has proved to the world that Asian countries can work on our own way of development, instead of completely following the path of the western world."

Flores has also hailed the Belt and Road initiative, saying it will not only benefit China, but also play an active role in regional and world development.

1 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

2 alleviation   

n. 减轻，缓和，解痛物

参考例句：

• These were the circumstances and the hopes which gradually brought alleviation to Sir Thomas's pain. 这些情况及其希望逐渐缓解了托马斯爵士的痛苦。
• The cost reduction achieved in this way will benefit patients and the society in burden alleviation. 集中招标采购降低的采购成本要让利于患者，减轻社会负担。 来自英汉 - 翻译样例 - 口语

3 livelihood   

n.生计，谋生之道

参考例句：

• Appropriate arrangements will be made for their work and livelihood.他们的工作和生活会得到妥善安排。
• My father gained a bare livelihood of family by his own hands.父亲靠自己的双手勉强维持家计。

4 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。

5 accomplishments   

n.造诣；完成( accomplishment的名词复数 )；技能；成绩；成就

参考例句：

• It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments. 那是总统最伟大的成就之一。
• Among her accomplishments were sewing,cooking,playing the piano and dancing. 她的才能包括缝纫、烹调、弹钢琴和跳舞。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

6 columnist   

n.专栏作家

参考例句：

• The host was interviewing a local columnist.节目主持人正在同一位当地的专栏作家交谈。
• She's a columnist for USA Today.她是《今日美国报》的专栏作家。