中国外长杨洁篪与美国国务卿希拉里∙克林顿北京联合记者会

　　Press Conference by

　　Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi

　　And US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

　　Great Hall of the People

　　Beijing, China

　　September 5, 2012

　　中国外长杨洁篪与美国国务卿希拉里∙克林顿在北京联合记者会上的讲话

　　中国北京 人民大会堂

　　2012年9月5日

　　MODERATOR: (Via interpreter.) Ladies and gentlemen, the joint press conference of Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will now begin. Now Foreign Minister Yang will make an opening statement.

　　FOREIGN MINISTER YANG: (In Chinese.)

　　MODERATOR: (Via interpreter.) Now Secretary Clinton will make an opening statement.

　　SECRETARY CLINTON: Let me begin by thanking Foreign Minister Yang for his long commitment to strengthening the bonds between China and the United States. And we have had constructive and productive in-depth discussions last night for a number of hours and then again this morning with President Hu Jintao. I conveyed to President Hu Jintao the warm regards from President Obama.

　　国务卿克林顿：首先，我要感谢杨外长长期以来为加强中美关系作出的不懈努力。昨天晚上，我们花了几个小时的时间作了建设性的、卓有成效的深入讨论，今天上午又与胡锦涛主席会晤。我向胡锦涛主席转达了欧巴马总统的热情问候。

　　I am pleased to return to China for my fifth visit, I think, although I’ve lost track, as U.S. Secretary of State. I came on my very first trip in early 2009, and this has been part of our overarching engagement in Asia. And as Minister Yang just said, we have institutionalized a number of mechanisms for ongoing dialogue. Our Strategic and Economic Dialogue, our consultation on People-to-People Exchange, our Strategic Security Dialogue, our Asia Pacific Consultation, our new Middle East Dialogue, and all the rest of our engagement really exemplifies how hard we are working at every level of our government to build habits of cooperation and to open channels of communication. We literally consult with each other almost on a daily basis about every consequential issue facing our nations and the world today.

　　能够再次前来中国访问，我感到非常高兴。我想这可能是我作为美国国务卿第五次访问中国，我已经记不清了。我第一次来是在2009年年初。这些访问是我们在亚洲进行参与的总体努力的一部分。正如杨部长刚才所说，我们已经把一组长期对话机制制度化。我们的战略与经济对话、我们的人文交流磋商、我们的战略安全对话、我们的亚太问题磋商会议、我们新启动的中东对话、以及我们之间的所有其他接触的确展示了我们的各级政府都在非常努力地养成合作与坦诚沟通的习惯。我们几乎每天都就当今我们的国家和世界所面临的每一个重大问题进行磋商。

　　As I have said before, our two nations are trying to do something that has never been done in history, which is to write a new answer to the question of what happens when an established power and a rising power meet. Both President Obama and I have said frequently that the United States welcomes the rise of a strong, prosperous, and peaceful China. We want China to continue to succeed in delivering economic opportunity to the Chinese people. That will, in turn, have a positive impact on the global economy. We want China to play a greater role in world affairs. That strengthens global stability, helps solve urgent challenges. And we are convinced that our two countries gain far more when we cooperate with one another than when we descend into an unhealthy competition. So we are committed to managing our differences effectively and expanding our cooperation wherever and whenever possible.

　　如同我过去所说，我们两国正在做一件前人未曾做过的事情，这就是对这样一个问题给出答案：当一个老牌大国和一个新兴大国相遇时会出现何种结局?欧巴马总统和我都曾多次重申，美国欢迎一个强大、繁荣、和平的中国的崛起。我们希望中国继续成功地为中国人民提供经济机会，从而对全球经济产生有益的影响。我们希望中国在国际事务中发挥更大的作用。这将增进全球稳定，有助于应对急迫的挑战。我们深信，与不健康的竞争相比，我们之间的相互合作将为两国带来巨大的利益。因此，我们承诺有效地管理我们的分歧，随时随地尽一切可能扩大我们的合作。

　　We see this moment as a historic opportunity for our two countries, and indeed, for others as well. To make the most of it, the United States and China must strive to achieve practical outcomes that benefit each of us as well as the broader region and world. That has been the theme of my meetings in Beijing today, and it started with our extensive conversations with the Foreign Minister and his colleagues, which went well past midnight and then continued this morning. Later today, I will be meeting with other Chinese officials, as the Foreign Minister has just outlined. And let me say how pleased I am to have this chance to exchange views in advance of APEC, where I will be representing President Obama.

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　　我们认为，我们两国面临着一个历史性的机遇，的确，对其他国家而言也是如此。为了充分利用这一机遇，美国和中国必须努力取得不仅使我们双方而且使更广大的地区和世界受益的实际成果。这就是我今天在北京举行的会晤的主题。它起始于我们与外交部长及其同事们进行的内容广泛的会谈，会谈一直持续至午夜后很久，今天上午又继续进行。正如外交部长所提到的，今天晚些时候我还将会见其他一些中国官员。我希望告诉大家，能在亚太经合组织开会之前有这个机会交换看法，我感到非常高兴。我将代表欧巴马总统出席亚太经合组织会议。

　　One issue we discussed at length is the evolving situation in Syria. The United States strongly believes the simplest and best solution to end the violence is for there to be a peaceful political transition that respects the dignity, aspirations, and rights of the Syrian people. The United States wants to work with China and other international partners to take effective steps to end the violence and bring about that political transition, because doing so, we believe, serves our common interest as well as the interest of Syrians and others in the region.

　　我们深入讨论的内容之一是叙利亚局势。美国坚决认为，终止暴力的最简单、最好的方案是尊重叙利亚人民的尊严、理想和权利，进行和平政治过渡。美国希望与中国及其他国际伙伴协作，采取有效步骤终止暴力，促成政治过渡，因为我们认为，这样做符合我们的共同利益，也符合叙利亚人和该地区其他人的利益。

　　We discussed our shared commitment in preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and our work together in the P-5+1 as well as at the upcoming IAEA Board of Governors meeting. China recently reduced its purchase of Iranian oil; and while it took this step for its own commercial and energy security reasons, it aligns with our shared interest regarding Iran and our hope that Iran will live up to its international obligations.

　　我们讨论了我们对防止伊朗获得核武器和在5常加1以及在即将举行的国际原子能机构理事会上共同努力的承诺。中国最近减少了购买伊朗石油;虽然中国这一步骤是出于自身商业和能源安全的考虑，但它符合我们在伊朗问题上的共同利益以及我们对伊朗履行其国际义务的期待。

　　We had a productive conversation about how China can use its unique influence with respect to North Korea. There is an opportunity for the new leadership in North Korea to improve the lives of the North Korean people. At the same time, we wish to continue our joint efforts to bring about the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

　　我们就中国如何能够在北韩问题上运用其特殊的影响力进行了富有成效的交谈。北韩新领导人有机会为北韩人民的生活带来改善。与此同时，我们希望继续我们的共同努力，实现朝鲜半岛无核化。

　　I also raised the growing threat of cyber attacks that are occurring on an increasing basis. Both the United States and China are victims of cyber attacks. Intellectual property, commercial data, national security information is being targeted. This is an issue of increasing concern to the business community and the Government of the United States, as well as many other countries, and it is vital that we work together to curb this behavior.

　　我也提出了日益增长的网络攻击威胁，这种攻击日益增多。美国和中国都是网络攻击的受害者。知识产权、商业数据和国家安全信息都是受攻击的目标。这个问题成为商业界和美国政府以及许多其他国家越来越大的担忧，我们必须一道努力遏制这种行为。

　　Another issue, as the Minister mentioned, was the South China Sea. I reiterated, as I have on many occasions, the United States does not take a position on competing territorial claims. Our interest is in the maintenance of peace and stability, respect for international law, freedom of navigation, and unimpeded lawful commerce. And as a friend to the countries involved, we do believe it’s in everyone’s interest that China and ASEAN engage in a diplomatic process toward the shared goal of a code of conduct.

　　另一个问题，如部长所提到的，涉及南中国海。如同我在许多场合说过的一样，我再次重申，美国对各方的领土主张不持立场。我们希望维持和平与稳定，尊重国际法，航行自由，毫无障碍地进行合法商务。作为这些相关国家的朋友，我们确实认为，中国和东盟通过外交程序朝着建立行为准则的共同目标努力符合所有各方的利益。

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　　On some of these issues, China and the United States have much to agree on, and we are engaged in very cooperative behavior to try to reach our common goal. On others, such as human rights, we do not always see eye to eye, but we continue to talk together. And we will never agree on all matters. No two countries do. But we are learning how to manage our differences, deal openly with misunderstandings when they do occur, and remain in communication as transparently and clearly as possible. We have taken to heart the vision set by our two presidents to build a relationship that is positive, cooperative, and comprehensive and that delivers benefits to both our nations, and that, in turn, helps to drive peace, stability, progress, and prosperity throughout the region and the world.

　　在上述有些问题上，中美两国有许多共同点，我们以非常合作的方式努力达到共同的目标。在其他一些问题上，如人权，我们的看法不总是一致，但我们继续对话。我们绝不会对一切事务都看法一致。任何两国都不会完全一致。但是我们正在学会如何处理我们的分歧，在出现误解时开诚布公地解决它，并保持尽可能透明和清晰的交流。我们忠实于我们两国元首规划的远景，致力建设一个积极、合作、全面的关系;这将使我们两国双双受益，并且进而帮助推动整个地区和世界的和平、稳定、进步和繁荣。

　　So let me again thank the Foreign Minister and President Hu Jintao for this friendship, for this very important set of consultations. I look forward to the rest of my meetings today, and I thank the people of China for once again welcoming me and my delegation to your country.

　　请允许我再次感谢外交部长和胡锦涛主席的这种友谊和这一系列非常重要的磋商。我期待今天将举行的其他会晤，并且再次感谢中国人民欢迎我和我的代表团来到贵国。

　　FOREIGN MINISTER YANG: (Via interpreter.) Thank you, Madam Secretary.

　　MODERATOR: (Via interpreter.) Now we open up the floor for questions. China Daily.

　　QUESTION: (Via interpreter.) Good morning, Madam Secretary. The United States is implementing a rebalancing strategy in the Asia Pacific region. And some senior U.S. officials, including yourself, have repeatedly said that this is not targeted at China. But judging from some recent U.S. moves in the region, including the strengthening of military alliances with countries in the region, many people have come to the conclusion that the fundamental role of the strategy is to contain China and to thwart China’s development. How do you look at this?

　　SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, thank you for asking that question, because I want to be very clear. As the President and I have said many times, the United States welcomes a strong, stable, prosperous China that plays a role in world affairs commensurate with its size and helps to maintain and shape the global order. And we believe strongly that China has a vital role as a force for security and peace, stability and prosperity, regionally and globally. And so along with the rest of the international community, the United States counts on China’s leadership in addressing many of our common global challenges.

　　国务卿克林顿：谢谢您提这个问题，因为我希望做到明确无误。正如总统和我曾多次重申，美国欢迎一个强大、稳定、繁荣的中国在国际事务中发挥与其规模相称的作用，帮助维护和改变全球秩序。我们深信，无论是在本地区还是在全球范围内，中国都能够在促进安全与和平、稳定与繁荣方面起到至关重要的作用。因此，美国和国际社会都希望中国在应对我们共同面临的许多全球性挑战方面发挥领导作用。

　　So that is why we have worked so intensively. We have deepened and broadened our cooperation on a range of issues bilaterally, regionally, and globally. Our two presidents have met 12 times. Vice President Biden and Vice President Xi have had very successful exchanged visits in each of our countries. We have held four Strategic and Economic Dialogues, which took the government-to-government relationship much deeper and broader than at any time prior to the Obama Administration.

　　这就是我们如此辛勤努力的原因。在双边、地区以及全球性活动中，我们都深化并拓宽了在一系列问题上的合作。两国元首已经会晤12 次。拜登副总统和习副主席进行了非常成功的互访。我们举行了四轮战略与经济对话。与欧巴马政府之前的任何时候相比，两国政府之间的关系在深度和广度上都有很大进展。

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