中国国家形象片(英文版)

中国国家形象片（英文版）
In October 2003, the first Chinese citizen saw his homeland from outer space, and the mythology and dreams of thousands of years, became a reality. Our songs of how the earth is our garden and our pride in surviving our long history suddenly became more vivid and clear.
Who are the Chinese? What makes us who we are? But even before this momentous chapter in our history, Chinese people have always regarded themselves from multi facets and angles. Is tradition a burden, or kind of driving force for development? Do we take our culture heritage too seriously, or not seriously enough? Do you see conflict or fusion, or visions of the future
Chapter 1 Opening the Door with Confidence 开放而有自信
In 1979，China opened the biggest window in the world to the outside, and China suddenly dazzled people of panorama with the panorama of change. Some may argue that under such a huge material and mental stimulation, it would be hard to maintain equilibrium.
But after 30 years, the world has seen how much China's profound history and culture ascent has given, leave us the flexibility and unity when facing fast transformation.
Observers must admit in its meeting with the world, China has preserved its own special character.
30 years opening has been a time of bravely facing the new and stepping forward on a path of our own choosing. Several respected international reports bring us No.1 in terms of public confidence in the future. Is this confidence underlined by GDP growth, or thousands of years of culture, or the efforts of many millions of people? We believe China will deliver an answer before too long.
Chapter 2 Growth with Sustainability 增长而能持续
Over two thousand years ago, the great Chinese philosopher Mencius observed the refraining of overfishing will ensure fishing last forever. And also cutting woods according to seasons ensures healthier forest. Such century with all the wisdom now goes by the name sustainable development.
In China today, you can see GDP increasing, personal income increasing and with that the increase of people's dreams. You can also see people sharing the increase of educational opportunities.
As energy need have increased, so has China's international environmental responsibility, Chinese people know that our beautiful country and our children's futures are too high a price to pay for economic growth.
Chapter 3 Development with Sharing 发展而能共享
A leading European city? It's actually Shanghai. In China today, foreign professionals are vying with tourists to be the largest oversea group.
The Beijing Olympics, the Shanghai Expo, the Guangzhou Asian Games. In fact more and more foreigners are starting theirs careers in China.
As such the results of sustained economic development have all in hands of growing status on the world stage. Sharing the fruits of development among the different sectors of society has been our first priority in our thoughts and actions. In Beijing, migrant workers' children have their own special educational arrangements. Sharing the benefits of growth in a reasonable way is a unwaivering way we must prusue.
Chapter 4 Multiculturalism with Shared Prosperity多元而能共荣
While leaving five thousands kilometers apart, the 55 ethnic minorities and the far north south east and west of China over thousands of years have mixed with culture and added to our cultural richness and diversity.
Our newfound prosperity has given minorities more choices to enhance traditional lifestyles and increase mobility and communication.
Minorities enjoy relatively liberal regulations allowing them to pass their unique heritage on to their children. Such unique freedom further adds to our cultury's rich cultural diversity. And auditiosly(?) blends the imaginations of east and west, ancient and modern.
Paining, sculpture, music, architecture, movies, Chinese arts are unified by a clear national identity. China is more encouraging of unique individuals and styles. Such diversity is the corner stone of our brave and open-minded future.
Chapter 5 Freedom with Responsibility 自由而有秩序
China today is home to seven hundred and eighty millions mobile phone users and four hundred and twenty million internet users. And every day, many millions communicate and express themselves to modern technology.
Chinese netizens are becoming accustomed to influencing regional and global opinion. From all over the globe, Chinese netizens are showing their instant compassion and agileness to strengthen the society by helping those most in need.
Our people’s optimism in generosity is born of a huge loyalty and love for their country.
Chapter 6 Expanding Democracy with Stable Authority民主而有法制
Understanding a little of Chinese history shows that recent years have involved compression or even skipping over important stages of development. Heroes of China have always struggled during complex stages of development to build democracy. It's not hard to imagine how hard this has been.
Today, around 9 hundred million people in the Chinese countryside enjoy village voting rights. The world applauses such training for democracy, after all, before flourishing nationally, free elections must begin after(?) village level.
The National People's Congress remains China's supreme legistive body. Since the late 70's, far fairer and more transparent have been used to elect NPC delegates. Here the most important decisions in the country are made.
This is China's period of greatest change. A proper legal framework is starting to replace the habit of personal relationships as the principal weapon and defence for people's interest.
Chapter 7 Economic Differences with Mutual Respect贫富而能互尊
During an economic take-off, difference between rich and poor can sometimes be seen. Is this something China should worry about?
Much Chinese new wealth tells a ride-to-rich story (...?). And people remember that not so long ago they have only a dream in their pocket.
People can transform from poverty to richness in a single day, but it will never change the respect and love between people. And everyone who has a dream deserves respect.
Improved living conditions ensures everyone can contribute to public services and initiatives. Chapter 8 Prosperity with Prudence富裕而能节俭
Chinese people are shifting from the consumer of materials to non-material goods. Besides buying cars and houses, people are buying a modern lifestyle.
As saving money has long been a national virtue, China can backup its development with strong financial reserves.
When celebrating China's sixty anniversary, the government also demonstrates the value of thrift. The Shanghai Expo is similarly leading the way in recycling.
Chinese people understand future happiness must be built on the foundation of the past. Chinese people have never cherished their cultural heritage more than today, nor felt more its lingering charm which is why after so many generations, we are still here.
From tradition to revelation inspired by the future, Chinese people are creating an even newer way of thinking: building this generation's new common spirit.
China on the way……。