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.