铭记历史、珍爱和平，携手开创中新关系美好未来
——王小龙大使在庆祝中华人民共和国成立76周年招待会上的讲话
Remembering History, Cherishing Peace, and Working Together for a Brighter Future in China-New Zealand Relations
——Remarks by Ambassador Wang Xiaolong at the 76th National Day Reception
尊敬的毛瑞副秘书长，
尊敬的使团长和各位使节，
亲爱的在新侨胞，
女士们、先生们、朋友们，
Deputy Secretary Grahame Morton,
Dean and Fellow Members of the Diplomatic Corps,
Members of the Chinese Community in New Zealand,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear Friends,
大家晚上好！
Good evening！
今天，我们齐聚一堂，共同庆祝中华人民共和国成立76周年。我谨向各位来宾表示热烈欢迎，并向长期关心支持中国发展、促进中新友好的各界朋友，致以诚挚的谢意！
We are gathered here today to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. To begin with, please allow me to extend a warm welcome to all our guests and express my sincere gratitude to friends from all walks of life who have long supported China's development and contributed to the friendship between China and New Zealand.
76年来，在中国共产党的坚强领导下，中国人民团结奋斗、锐意进取，成功开辟和发展了中国特色社会主义道路，实现了从积贫积弱到全面小康、再到迈向全面建设社会主义现代化国家的伟大飞跃。特别是中共十八大以来，中国全面建成小康社会，历史性地解决了绝对贫困问题，全面深化改革取得突破性进展，各项事业成就显著，创造了举世瞩目的发展奇迹。
Over the past 76 years, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the Chinese people have worked tirelessly and courageously to pioneer and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics. We have achieved a historic leap from poverty to moderate prosperity, and today, are advancing confidently toward building a modern socialist country.
Particularly since the 18th CPC National Congress, we have built a moderately prosperous society in all respects, eradicated absolute poverty, deepened reforms across the board, and made remarkable progress on multiple fronts—creating a development miracle that astounds the world.
当前，面对复杂多变的国际环境，中国经济继续保持稳健发展。今年上半年，国内生产总值（GDP）同比增长5.3%，全年经济总量预计将实现可观增长。不仅规模持续扩大，中国的发展质量也在显著提升：经济结构不断优化，新质生产力加快形成，量子通信、新能源、人工智能等领域创新成果涌现，数字经济、绿色产业蓬勃兴起，电动汽车、锂电池等产品在国际市场表现亮眼。
Amid today's complex and changing international landscape, China's economy remains resilient. In the first half of this year, the country's GDP grew by 5.3% year-on-year, and is on track to achieve considerable annual growth. What's more, the quality of that growth is also rising: our economic structure is improving, new drivers of growth and productivity are emerging, and breakthroughs are being made in quantum communications, new energy, artificial intelligence and many other areas. The digital and green economies are thriving, and products like electric vehicles and lithium batteries are making their mark globally.
中国始终秉持开放共赢的理念，不断推进高水平对外开放。我们持续举办进博会、服贸会、广交会等重要展会，积极实施《区域全面经济伙伴关系协定》，申请加入《全面与进步跨太平洋伙伴关系协定》、《数字经济伙伴关系协定》，主动对接国际高标准经贸规则。目前，中国已成为150多个国家和地区的主要贸易伙伴，签署了23个自贸协定，与包括新西兰在内的各国共享发展机遇。
Meanwhile, China remains firmly committed to openness and win-win cooperation. We continue to host major expos such as the China International Import Expo, the China International Fair for Trade in Services and the Canton Fair, actively implement the RCEP agreement, and seek accession to CPTPP and DEPA to align with high-standard international trade rules. Now as a major trading partner for more than 150 countries and regions, and signatories to 23 free trade agreements, China is ready to share opportunities for growth with all countries, including New Zealand.
女士们、先生们，
Ladies and Gentlemen,
今年也是中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年。中国作为世界反法西斯战争的东方主战场，为战胜日本军国主义付出了巨大牺牲、作出了重大贡献。中国军民牵制了日军绝大部分海外兵力，有力支援了盟军在各战场的作战。罗斯福总统曾评价，“假如没有中国，日军可以马上打下澳洲、印度，直冲中东”。
This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. As the main eastern theater of the global combat against fascism, China made enormous sacrifices for and significant contributions to defeating Japanese militarism. Chinese forces tied down the majority of Japan's military strength overseas, providing critical support to Allied forces across other fronts. As President Franklin Roosevelt once noted, if China were to collapse, it would be beyond U.S. power to prevent Japan from taking Australia, India, and attacking the Middle East.
14年抗战，中国人民伤亡超过3500万，930余座城市遭受战火摧残。在民族存亡的危急时刻，中国共产党发挥了中流砥柱作用，领导建立抗日民族统一战线，团结凝聚海内外全体中华儿女，以铮铮铁骨战强敌、以血肉之躯筑长城，取得近代以来反抗外敌入侵的第一次完全胜利。诞生于烽火岁月的中国国歌《义勇军进行曲》，正是中华民族不屈不挠、奋勇抗争的精神象征。
During the 14 years of resistance, China suffered more than 35 million casualties, and over 930 cities were ravaged by warfare. At this critical moment for national survival, the Communist Party of China played a pivotal role by initiating and then leading the national united front against Japanese aggression. Under this banner, the Chinese people both at home and abroad united to fight the formidable enemy with an iron will, formed a great wall with flesh and blood to defend the nation, and ultimately achieved the first complete victory in resisting foreign aggression in modern Chinese history. China's national anthem, “March of the Volunteers”, born in those fiery years and sung a moment ago, still echoes the spirit and courage of those times.
中国抗战的胜利，也离不开反法西斯同盟国家和各国友人的宝贵支持。苏联红军、美国“飞虎队”、甚至包括加入八路军的日本籍战士，都曾与中国军民并肩作战。新西兰同样是中国抗战的见证者和支持者。相信大家注意到了，今天的招待会现场展出了不少老照片，讲述了新西兰友人和在新华侨华人无私奉献、支持中国抗战的感人故事。虽只是零光片羽，但足以令人动容。
Notably, China's victory would not have been possible without the support of the international anti-fascist alliance and friends from around the world. The Soviet Red Army, the American Flying Tigers, and even Japanese soldiers who joined the Eighth Route Army fought alongside the Chinese people. New Zealand, too, played a meaningful role. As some of you may have already noticed, the collection of historic photos displayed here today tell moving stories of New Zealanders and overseas Chinese in this country who gave generously in support of China's war effort. These flashbacks of history still resonate deeply today.
伟大的国际主义战士路易·艾黎先生，发起“工合”运动，为抗战后方生产救亡作出了重大贡献；白衣天使何明清女士，在晋察冀边区救死扶伤、舍身忘我，诠释了国际人道主义精神；勇敢的记者贝特兰先生，以笔为武器向世界揭露日本军国主义的暴行，传递中国人民不屈的呐喊，并亲身投入保卫香港的战斗，身陷囹圄，受尽折磨。这份在血与火、生与死考验中结下的真挚情谊，中国人民将永远铭记。
The great internationalist Mr. Rewi Alley initiated and organized the Gung Ho movement, enabling vital industrial production in China's wartime hinterlands. The “Angel in White”, Ms. Kathleen Hall, saved lives at the risk of her own in the Jin-Cha-Ji Border Region, embodying the very spirit of humanitarianism. The brave journalist Mr. James Bertram used his pen as a weapon to expose the atrocities of Japanese militarism to the world, conveying the unyielding battle cries of the Chinese people. Mr. Bertram even took part in the defense of Hong Kong himself, leading to his imprisonment and torture by the Japanese. The Chinese people will always remember the profound friendship built together with the people of New Zealand during those challenging years.
历史不仅承载过去，更启迪未来。今年9月3日，中国隆重举行抗战胜利纪念活动，旨在铭记历史、缅怀英烈、珍视和平、开创未来。日本军国主义给中国人民造成巨大灾难，也同样给日本人民带来深重苦痛。我们回顾历史，不是为了延续仇恨，而是要从惨痛教训中汲取智慧，坚决防止悲剧重演，坚定维护世界和平。
History carries the legacy of the past, and more importantly, crystallizes inspiration for the future. This year, on September 3, China held victory commemorations to remember the history, honor fallen heroes, and renew our commitment to working together to cherish peace, and create a better future. Japanese militarism brought profound suffering to the Chinese people—and also to the Japanese people. We look back on history not to perpetuate hatred, but to draw wisdom from the painful lessons, prevent the recurrence of tragedy, and safeguard peace for all.
当今世界再次站在抉择的十字路口——面对和平与战争、对话与对抗、共赢与零和的重要选择，中国始终坚定站在历史正确的一边，站在人类进步的一边。习近平主席相继提出全球发展倡议、全球安全倡议、全球文明倡议和全球治理倡议，倡导以主权平等、国际法治、多边主义、以人为本和求实高效为核心，推动构建更加公正合理的国际秩序。
Today, the world stands at a new crossroads—humanity again has to choose between peace and war, dialogue and confrontation, and win-win cooperation and zero-sum game. China firmly stands on the right side of history and the side of the progress of human civilization. Chinese President Xi Jinping has put forward the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and more recently, the Global Governance Initiative. Together, they aim to promote sovereign equality, international rule of law, multilateralism, people-centered approach and real actions—all in the interest of building a more just and equitable international order.
曾经饱经苦难的中国，比任何人都更加懂得和平的珍贵；正在发展振兴的中国，也完全有能力维护自身主权与发展利益。作为第一个在《联合国宪章》上签字的国家，中国始终坚定维护以联合国为核心的国际体系和以国际法为基础的国际秩序，坚决捍卫国际公平正义，维护多边贸易体制和自由贸易，倡导平等有序的世界多极化、普惠包容的经济全球化，推动构建人类命运共同体。
Having gone through immense war traumas, China understands the value of peace more than anyone else. As the first country to sign the UN Charter, we have all along supported the international system with the UN at its core, and the international order underpinned by international law. In this regard, we've upheld fairness and justice, defended free trade and the multilateral trading system, advocated for an equal and orderly multipolar world, and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization to build a community with a shared future for humanity. Meanwhile, as a developing and thriving nation, China remains fully capable of safeguarding our own sovereignty and development interests.
女士们、先生们，
Ladies and Gentlemen,
在促进世界和平与发展的征程中，中国始终愿与包括新西兰在内的各国深化合作、共迎挑战。中方一直视新西兰为重要合作伙伴。建交50多年来，中新关系长期位居中国与西方发达国家关系的前列，为两国人民带来实实在在的好处。
On this journey toward promoting global peace and development, China stands ready to seek greater cooperation with all countries around the world, including New Zealand, to tackle common challenges. We regard New Zealand as an important friend and partner. For more than 50 years since we established diplomatic ties, our relationship has long spearheaded China's relations with Western developed countries—delivering tangible benefits for people in both countries.
高层交往为双边关系发展指明方向。今年6月，拉克森总理成功访华，两国领导人达成广泛共识，签署多项合作协议，为中新全面战略伙伴关系注入新动力。年底前，双方各层级交流将继续保持活跃。
High-level exchanges continue to steer our bilateral relations. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's successful visit to China in June of this year enabled our leaders to reach broad consensus and sign multiple cooperation agreements—injecting new energy into our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Within this year, we expect to see continued active engagement across all levels.
中新两国历史、文化、制度不尽相同，存在分歧是正常的，但我们之间没有历史积怨和根本利益冲突，共同利益远大于分歧。双方应始终坚持相互尊重、平等相待，尊重彼此核心利益和重大关切，以包容心态看待差异，以合作导向推动共赢。
China and New Zealand have different histories, cultures, and political systems. It's natural that we may sometimes see things differently. Yet we have no historical grievances or fundamental conflicts of interest. What we share are common interests that far outweigh our differences. In this connection, we should always treat each other with respect and equality, honor each other's core interests and major concerns, approach differences with openness, and focus on cooperation that benefits both sides.
今年是中新建立全面战略伙伴关系第二个十年的起步之年。中方愿同新方一道，加强战略沟通，深化经贸互补优势，扩大人文交流，共同维护多边贸易体系与国际公平正义。这不仅符合两国人民的福祉，也将为变乱交织的世界注入更多稳定性和正能量。
This year marks the start of the second decade of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. China looks forward to working with the New Zealand side to enhance strategic communication, deepen our complementary economic ties, expand cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and uphold the multilateral trading system as well as international justice and fairness. This not only serves the well-being of both our peoples, but also brings much-needed stability and constructive energy to a world beset by turmoil and transformation.
现在，我提议：
为新西兰国王查尔斯三世，
为中新两国的友好合作，
为全世界的和平与繁荣，
干杯！
谢谢大家！
Before I conclude, may I invite you to join me in a toast:
To His Majesty King Charles III of New Zealand,
To the friendship and cooperation between China and New Zealand,
To world peace and prosperity,
Cheers!
Thank you.