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There is a long history to China’s pursuit of the path of peaceful development. The Book of Songs, a collection of Chinese poems and songs compiled more than 2,000 years ago, reads, “Give relief to people who have toiled much, so they may enjoy a life of Xiaokang. Promote it (Xiaokang) throughout the Central Kingdom and peace will be secured for all the four quarters.” What it means is, when people work too hard, they should be given relief so that they may lead a comfortable life. Doing so benefits the people of China – and the world. The term “Xiaokang” is used today to refer to a society where people can receive education, get paid through work, have access to medical services and old-age support, have a shelter and more than enough food and clothing and lead a well-off life. To build a Xiaokang society in all respects is China’s development goal by 2020. The Chinese people both long for a happy and peaceful life for ourselves and hope to enjoy harmonious relations with our neighbours. China’s development calls for international co-operation over access to markets and resources, and more importantly requires a peaceful external environment. World peace is an important condition for China to achieve Xiaokang, or moderate prosperity, and China’s development in turn is conducive to world peace.
中国始终不渝走和平发展道路的思想源远流长。早在2000多年前,中国古代著名诗集《诗经》中就写道:“民亦劳止,讫可小康;惠此中国,以绥四方”。大意为,百姓辛苦,应休养生息,享受安康;这既造福于中国人民,也有益于天下安宁。而今天的“小康”是指:人们学有所教、劳有所得、病有所医、老有所养、住有所居,生活温饱有余而充裕。全面建成小康社会,是中国到2020年的发展目标。中国人民既期盼自己幸福安康,也希望邦邻和谐。中国的发展,需要市场、资源等方面国际合作,更需要和平的外部环境。世界和平是中国实现小康的重要条件,中国发展了也有利于世界和平。 |
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