zh-cn	刘晓明大使与中国英国商会网上座谈
en-us	Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Holds Webinar with the British Chamber of Commerce in China

zh-cn	3月24日，刘晓明大使与中国英国商会主席毛士真（St.John Moore）网上座谈，就中英共抗疫情和中英经贸合作等广泛议题进行交流。
en-us	On March 24th, Ambassador Liu Xiaoming had an online discussion with St.  John Moore, Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in China, to exchange views on a wide range of issues including joint response to Covid-19 outbreak and Sino-British economic and trade cooperation.

zh-cn	英国在华投资企业、中国在英投资企业、有关第三方机构代表及两国工商界人士430多人同时在线收看。
en-us	 More than 430 representatives from British companies in China, Chinese businesses in the UK, third-party agencies and other stake holders from both countries attended the webinar.

zh-cn	刘大使表示，在习近平主席亲自指挥、亲自部署下，中国人民众志成城、团结奋战。
en-us	Ambassador Liu said, under the direct leadership of President Xi Jinping and thanks to the massive efforts and solidarity of all Chinese people.

zh-cn	经过艰苦努力，中国国内疫情防控形势持续向好，生产生活秩序加快恢复。
en-us	China has achieved positive results in epidemic prevention and control, and economic and social activities are getting back to normal.

zh-cn	当前，疫情在全球呈现多点暴发态势，英国防疫形势严峻。
en-us	 At the moment, there are multiple outbreaks in the world and the situation in the UK is worrying.

zh-cn	疫情没有国界，病毒是人类共同的敌人。
en-us	 Epidemic respect no borders.  COVID-19 is a common enemy of mankind.

zh-cn	面对疫情，团结合作是唯一出路，也是唯一正确选择。
en-us	 In face of the pandemic, solidarity and cooperation are the only way out and the only right choice.

zh-cn	世界各国只有秉持人类命运共同体理念，守望相助，携手抗疫，才能最终战胜疫情。
en-us	 If we are to win this battle against the epidemic, countries of the world should uphold the spirit of building a community with shared future for mankind and work closely to help each other through this difficult moment.

zh-cn	刘大使指出，在中国防控疫情关键时期，伊丽莎白二世女王、约翰逊首相对中国表示慰问和支持，英国政府和各界提供了宝贵援助。
en-us	Ambassador Liu pointed out that when China was in a critical time of fighting the Covid-19 outbreak, Her Majesty the Queen and Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed sympathy and support on behalf of the UK, and the British government and people from all walks of life in the UK provided China with assistance and donations. 

zh-cn	中国英国商会会员捐款捐物价值超过1亿元人民币。
en-us	Including donations in cash and the kind worth of more than RMB 100 million from the members of the British Chamber of Commerce in China.

zh-cn	在当前英方抗击疫情的艰难时刻，中方愿同英方继续携手共同应对疫情，建立全球卫生伙伴关系，努力为全球公共卫生事业作出新贡献。
en-us	 Now, as the UK wages its battle against the virus, China stands ready to work together with the UK, build global partnership and contribute to global public health.

zh-cn	目前，中英合作抗击疫情已开展多方面工作：一是保持高层密切沟通；
en-us	The collaboration between China and the UK in this battle against the virus is multi-fold. Firstly, policy coordination at the top level is intensive.

zh-cn	二是双方加强防控经验交流，中方向英方提供了最新版的新冠肺炎诊疗方案；英方派医疗专家出席中方同欧洲18个国家举行的视频会议，交流疫情防控和诊疗经验；
en-us	 Secondly, the two countries have been sharing experiences with each other on epidemic prevention and control. “I share the latest edition of the Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol and China’s experience of coping with the virus with the Cabinet Secretary.  Chinese and British experts and doctors are also sharing experience.  Just a few days ago, the Chinese side hosted a webinar with 18 European countries.

zh-cn	三是两国科研、学术、医疗机构加强经验交流，深化病毒检测、疫苗和药物研发、临床诊疗等领域科研合作；
en-us	Thirdly, the collaboration between the scientific institutions and specialists of the two countries on virus testing, vaccine and drugs research and development, and clinical diagnosis and treatment has been strengthened.

zh-cn	四是双方相互提供物资支持。
en-us	Fourthly, our two countries have been at each other’s side at the most critical moments.

zh-cn	刘大使表示，3月23日，习近平主席与约翰逊首相通电话，这是一个月来两国领导人第二次通话，充分体现了双方对中英关系的高度重视，也彰显了中英密切合作、共抗疫情的坚定决心和信心。
en-us	Ambassador Liu also mentioned the telephone conversation between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 23 March.  This was the second phone call between the two leaders in a month’s time, which demonstrates the great importance that both countries attach to China-UK relations, and the firm determination and confidence of the two countries in working closely to beat the virus.

zh-cn	刘大使指出，中国政府出台了一系列措施，降低疫情对外国在华投资经营企业的影响。
en-us	Ambassador Liu pointed out that China has adopted a series of measures to minimize the impact of the epidemic on foreign-invested enterprises in China.

zh-cn	3月10日，李克强总理主持召开国务院常务会议，出台了应对疫情影响、稳外贸稳外资的六条新举措，这将为包括英国企业在内的在华外资企业复工复产和持续发展提供有力支持。
en-us	 At the State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang on 10 March, six new measures were rolled out in response to the impact of the epidemic and stabilize foreign trade and investment, which will strongly facilitate foreign-invested companies in China, including British companies, in getting their business back to normal and continue to grow.

zh-cn	目前看，疫情对经济确实有较大影响，但这只是暂时的。
en-us	 Ambassador Liu pointed out that the negative impact of the epidemic on the economy is short term and temporary.

zh-cn	中国经济基础厚、实力强、韧性大，中国中央和地方政府已经出台大量支持措施，中国经济发展前景依然光明。
en-us	 China’s economy has solid foundation and will remain strong and resilient.  The central and regional governments have rolled out numerous supportive measures.  The economic prospects are promising.

zh-cn	刘大使强调，中英经济互补性强，合作潜力大。
en-us	Ambassador Liu emphasized that the Chinese and British economies are highly complementary and enjoy great potential for cooperation.

zh-cn	在贸易方面，2019年中英双边货物贸易额达862.7亿美元，同比增长7.3%。
en-us	 In terms of trade, China-UK trade volume in goods reached US$86.27 billion in 2019 with a year-on-year increase of 7.3%.

zh-cn	近10年来，双边贸易额已翻倍。
en-us	 In the past 10 years, the bilateral trade flow has doubled.

zh-cn	在投资方面，中国对外开放步伐不断加快，营商环境持续优化，稳居全球第二引资大国地位。
en-us	 In terms of investment, China has been accelerating its pace of opening up and optimizing its business environment continuously, securing its rank as the world’s second largest FDI recipient.

zh-cn	2019年，中国对英直接投资额超过200亿美元，居欧洲国家第一位，过去5年，英国一直是中国在欧洲的第一大投资目的国，众多新项目在英国落地生根、开花结果。
en-us	 Here, the UK has been the No. 1 destination for Chinese investment in Europe for the past five years, with direct investment from China exceeding US$20 billion in 2019, and with numerous new projects taking roots and bearing fruits.

zh-cn	中国欢迎英国企业赴华投资兴业，也将积极支持引导中国企业赴英投资。
en-us	China welcomes British businesses and investments and fully supports and facilitates Chinese companies in investing in the UK.

zh-cn	与此同时，希望英国政府为华为等中国在英企业营造公平、公正、开放、非歧视性的营商环境，为吸引中国企业赴英投资提供更多支持，更好实现互利共赢。
en-us	 At the same time, the Ambassador expressed the hope that the British government would create a fair, just, open and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies such as Huawei, in order to encourage investment from China and achieve mutual benefits and win-win results for both sides.

zh-cn	在中英自贸协定谈判上，中方已经有了自己的时间表和路线图，将与英方共同努力，积极推进。
en-us	 On the issue of the negotiation of China-UK Free Trade Agreement, China has made its timetable and roadmap, and will work together with the UK to take the next step, Said the Ambassador.

zh-cn	刘大使表示，今年是中英关系“黄金时代”五周年，“黄金时代”是中英两国的共同机遇。
en-us	Ambassador Liu said that this year marks the fifth anniversary of the “Golden Era” of China-UK relations, which is an opportunity for both countries.

zh-cn	日前，习近平主席同约翰逊首相通电话时，两国领导人再次确认了中英关系“黄金时代”的大方向。
en-us	 In a recent telephone conversation, President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Johnson confirmed the general direction of China-UK “Golden Era”.

zh-cn	中英之间有共识、也有分歧，但共识大于分歧。
en-us	 China and the UK have many common interests, but they also differ in many ways, but their common interests outweigh their differences.

zh-cn	双方应该在增进政治互信的基础上，坚持相互尊重、互利共赢，不断深化两国投资、贸易、科技、金融、人文、“一带一路”、气候变化、环境保护、公共卫生等领域合作，推动中英关系“黄金时代”更上一层楼，取得更多“黄金成果”。
en-us	 On the basis of enhancing mutual political trust, both sides should adhere to mutual respect and mutual benefit, and continue to deepen cooperation in the areas of investment, trade, science and technology, finance, people-to-people and cultural exchanges, the Belt and Road Initiative, climate change, environmental protection, and public health, so as to take China-UK “Golden Era” to the next level and achieve more “golden fruits”.

zh-cn	毛士真表示，中国政府采取果断措施抗击新冠肺炎疫情，取得重大胜利。
en-us	St.  John Moore noted that China has achieved remarkable success in the fight against the Covid-19 outbreak by taking effective measures.

zh-cn	英中两国领导人保持密切沟通对于推动英中关系发展至关重要，赞同两国在平等互利基础上巩固友谊、促进合作。
en-us	 He agreed that a close communication between the leaders of the two countries is of great importance for the development of UK-China relationship and that the UK and China should consolidate friendship and promote cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.

zh-cn	中国英国商会及其会员见证了中国改革开放的进程，致力推进两国互利合作，今年更积极支持中国抗击疫情。
en-us	 The British Chamber of Commerce in China and its members who have witnessed the progress in China’s reform and opening up are committed to pushing forward the mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries, and will play an active role in helping China fight the virus.

zh-cn	我相信，疫情没有也不会改变英国商会和英国企业对中国经济发展前景以及对华投资的信心。
en-us	 He was convinced that the pandemic has not shaken and will not shake the confidence of the British Chamber of Commerce and British companies in the prospects of China’s economic development and their investment in China.

zh-cn	英中合作潜力巨大、前景广阔，加强双方互利合作将为两国带来更多实实在在的利益。
en-us	 UK-China cooperation has great potential and bright prospects.  Stronger beneficial cooperation between the two will bring more tangible benefits to both.