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Ladies and Gentlemen, What values should we pursue for the prosperity of Asi

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问题 Ladies and Gentlemen,
    What values should we pursue for the prosperity of Asia in the new century? I believe that the three values of freedom, diversity and openness are the driving forces behind peace and development in Asia.
    First, it goes without saying that freedom refers to democracy and human rights politically. Economically, it means the development of a market economy.
    Political freedom and economic freedom are reinforcing each other in the process of their development. With some twists and turns, Asia as a whole has been taking significant steps towards freedom over the last half century.
    Transition to a democratic political system has been inevitable, as economic development has created the conditions for the emergence of a middle class and civil society. I believe that the historic trends that are apparent in Asia should be a source of pride for us all.
    Second, development in Asia has occurred against a background of tremendous diversity, where each country has its own distinctive history and social and cultural values. Naturally, we thus see differences in the processes and speed of development.
    While respecting diversity, however, it is important for us to promote our common interests and our shared goals, recognizing positive influences of each other despite differences among countries.
    In other words, we must leave behind parochial nationalism and dogmatism, promote mutually beneficial cooperation based on equality in order to enjoy common prosperity. This should be our guiding principle.
    Third, our cooperation must not be of an inward-looking, closed nature, but one characterized by openness to the world outside Asia.
    In a world economy where globalization is advancing and economic integration, such as in Europe and Americas, is proceeding, cooperation both within Asia and between Asia and other regions must be pursued. This cooperation must be based on the principles of openness and transparency.
    I believe Asia should set an example for the world by seeking regional cooperation that surpasses national and ethnic distinction.
    So, as we pursue prosperity in a free, diverse and open Asia, what are the specific challenges that we face? I’d like to discuss three challenges. They are reform, cooperation and conveying Asia’s voice to the world.  
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答案 女士们，先生们：
    为了本世纪亚洲的繁荣，我们应该追求一些什么样的价值观呢?我认为，自由、多样化和开放是促进亚洲和平和发展的三大价值观。
    首先，勿庸置疑的是，  自由在政治上是指民主和人权，在经济上是指发展市场经济。
    政治自由和经济自由的发展是相辅相成的。过去的半个世纪中尽管经历了种种曲折，亚洲作为一个地区在走向自由方面迈出了很大的步伐。
    在经济发展为中产阶级和市民社会的形成创造条件时，向民主政治制度的过渡已势不可挡。我相信，亚洲显现的这一历史潮流是我们大家都引以自豪的。
    第二，亚洲发展具有多样化的背景，每一个国家都有自己独特的历史和社会文化价值，所以他们的发展进程和速度是不同的。
    然而，在尊重多样化的同时，尽管各国之间存在差异，我们应认识到相互之间的积极影响，重要的是要促进我们的共同利益，向共同目标迈进。
    也就是说，我们必须摒弃狭隘的民族主义和教条主义，在平等的基础上推动互利合作，从而达到共同繁荣。这应该成为我们的指导原则。
    第三，我们的合作不应是内向型和封闭式的，而应是面向亚洲以外的世界。
    当今，在全球化和类似欧洲和美洲的经济一体化的进程中，我们必须推进亚洲国家之间的合作以及亚洲与其它地区的合作。这种合作必须在公开和透明的原则下进行。
    我认为，亚洲应该在寻求跨国家和跨民族的区域合作方面为世界树立一个榜样。
    当我们为一个自由、多样化和开放的亚洲的繁荣而努力的时候，我们要面对什么样的挑战呢?它们来自三个方面：那就是改革、合作和向世界传达亚洲的声音。
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