2015年CRI Xi to Visit Microsoft HQs in Seattle

 

Ralph Haupter, Microsoft's Greater China CEO, says Microsoft will want to hear more about China's plan for economic restructuring when President Xi Jinping arrives.

"The state visit I think is just an opportunity for us to engage deeper, and learn deeper, and thinking of President Xi…And it is also an opportunity for us to see how we can help on that transformation¹ from economic perspective as Microsoft here in China."

As part of his time in Seattle, Xi Jinping is expected to address a forum² between a number of Chinese tech executives, including Baidu's Robin³ Li and Alibaba founder⁴ Jack⁵ Ma, who will be joined by executives from top U.S. tech companies including Apple, Facebook and Google.

Microsoft's Ralph Haupter says he's very interested to hear what Xi Jinping has to say about technological⁶ innovation.

"I think having the President visit in the United States and establishing through that visit a platform for technology discussion, technology information exchange and giving an opportunity for companies on exchanging their economic vision and interest is just unique. Having that opportunity coming forward is fantastic. So specific outcomes we will all need wait to see. But I felt very encouraged on him giving in the interest, in industry, him giving the signal on the interest of helping⁷ companies to drive innovation is fantastic."

Haupter says Microsoft's current position in China puts the company in a good position when it comes to developing talent and opportunities from the country.

"When there is a huge portfolio⁸ of innovation coming from market here, the good thing and exciting thing for us is Microsoft being here in China is that I think we are engaging with these companies in many many ways and they are using our technology in many ways. Because we are here in China to be in market and play with companies for a better off economy, for the better off the success of the companies."

Xi Jinping is scheduled to have dinner with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates at his lakeside estate before making his way to Washington.

1 transformation   

n.变化；改造；转变

参考例句：

• Going to college brought about a dramatic transformation in her outlook.上大学使她的观念发生了巨大的变化。
• He was struggling to make the transformation from single man to responsible husband.他正在努力使自己由单身汉变为可靠的丈夫。

2 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。

3 robin   

n.知更鸟，红襟鸟

参考例句：

• The robin is the messenger of spring.知更鸟是报春的使者。
• We knew spring was coming as we had seen a robin.我们看见了一只知更鸟，知道春天要到了。

4 Founder   

n.创始者，缔造者

参考例句：

• He was extolled as the founder of their Florentine school.他被称颂为佛罗伦萨画派的鼻祖。
• According to the old tradition,Romulus was the founder of Rome.按照古老的传说，罗穆卢斯是古罗马的建国者。

5 jack   

n.插座，千斤顶，男人；v.抬起，提醒，扛举；n.（Jake）杰克

参考例句：

• I am looking for the headphone jack.我正在找寻头戴式耳机插孔。
• He lifted the car with a jack to change the flat tyre.他用千斤顶把车顶起来换下瘪轮胎。

6 technological   

adj.技术的；工艺的

参考例句：

• A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.一家成功的公司必须得跟上技术变革的步伐。
• Today,the pace of life is increasing with technological advancements.当今， 随着科技进步，生活节奏不断增快。

7 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

8 portfolio   

n.公事包；文件夹；大臣及部长职位

参考例句：

• He remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio.他因为她带着一个大公文包而记住了她。
• He resigned his portfolio.他辞去了大臣职务。