1．自1978年后期开始实行改革开放后，至今所出现的许多历史性变化已引起了国外的极大关注。

The many historical changes which have taken place in China since the initiation of reform and opening in late period of 1978 have attracted great attention abroad.

2．16年来，中国的国民生产总值以平均9%的年增长率递增，而且这种高增长率可望延续到本世纪末。

In the past sixteen years, the China’s gross national product increased at an average of 9%, and the rage is expected to remain high throughout the years at the turn of the century.

3．今天，中国12亿人口的衣食问题已基本上得到解决，全国充满了生机。

Today, the problem to feed and clothe its 1.2 billion people has been basically solved and the nation is full of vitality.

4．中国作为一个发展中的国家仍然需要其他国家的合作与帮助。

As a developing country, China still needs the cooperation and help from other countries.

5．当前，中国正在进行大规模的经济建设，这为包括美国在内的世界各国提供了无数经济合作的机会。

At present, China is engaged in a large-scale economic construction, which will provide countries throughout the world, including the United States, with numerous opportunities for economic cooperation.

6．我们希望在中美两国的金融投资界，建构一座长期合作的桥梁。

We hope that a bridge leading to a long-term cooperation between the financial investment communities in China and U.S. will be erected.

7．在过去的10年里，对中国电子工业投资的重点对象是消费品。

Investment in China’s electronic industry over the past decade focused on consumer good.

8．今后的发展战略重点将放在电信、电子计算机技术和生产成套设备方面。

The strategy for future development will emphasize the industries of telecommunications, computer technology and the production of complete sets of equipments.

9．今后3年内将完成“三金工程”的建设，即建设全国公共几经信息网络的“金桥工程”，建设全国外经贸信息网络的“金关工程”，以及建设在全

国范围内推行使用信用卡的“金卡工程”，所有这些工程都在寻求发达国家的投资。

Three major projects are scheduled for completion in the next three years. These include the “Golden Bridge Project” for the establishment of a national public economic information network, the “Golden Customs Project” for the establishment of a national foreign economic and trade information network, and the “Golden Card Project” for the promotion of the nationwide use of credit cards, all seeking cooperation with interested parties in developed countries.