奏响和平乐章，共创美好未来——谢锋大使在“同球共济 和平之声”电影音乐会上的致辞

Compose a symphony of peace and build a brighter future together--Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Xie Feng at the “United as One World·Voices of Peace” Film Concert

各位来宾、各位朋友：

Distinguished guests,

Dear friends,

很高兴同大家相聚在此，共同纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利八十周年。我谨代表中国驻美国大使馆，对活动的成功举办表示热烈祝贺，向长期关心支持中美人民友好事业的各界人士表示诚挚感谢。

It is a great pleasure to join you to together commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. On behalf of the Chinese Embassy in the United States, I would like to extend warm congratulations on the successful opening of the event, and heartfelt thanks to friends from various sectors who have long been caring for and supporting the cause of friendship between our two peoples.  

音乐是心灵的语言，能联通人心、引人向善、传递希望。电影是信息的媒介，能记载历史、映照现实、启迪未来。今晚我们通过电影和音乐纪念八十多年前那段艰苦卓绝的烽火岁月，相信更能领悟历史的真谛，明确当下的使命，把握未来的方向。

Music is a language of the soul, which connects hearts, inspires goodness, and conveys hope. Film is a medium of information, which records the past, reflects the present, and guides the way forward. By reliving the era of war over eight decades ago through film and music tonight, we can better remember history, recognize our mission today, and chart the course for the future.

我们要铭记历史，奏响正义主旋律。中国人民最早奋起反抗日本法西斯侵略，打响了世界反法西斯战争的第一枪。十四年浴血奋战，死伤三千五百万人，支撑起世界反法西斯战争东方主战场。

We need to honor history, and uphold justice as the main theme. The Chinese people were the first to stand up against Japanese fascist aggression, thus firing the first shot in the World Anti-Fascist War. With 14 years of strenuous resistance and over 35 million casualties, China made vital contributions as the pillar of the main Eastern battlefield.

中美两国人民患难与共、携手抗敌，谱写了生死与共的英雄篇章。飞虎队不远万里驰援中国，驼峰航线在冰雪中输送希望，史迪威公路贯通前线与后方，杜立特行动彰显守望相助的力量。中国人民以铮铮铁骨战强敌，中美人民用生命友谊谱壮歌，拯救了人类文明，保卫了世界和平，深刻阐释了正义必胜、人民必胜、和平必胜的真理。我们要永远铭记和珍视这段历史，永远坚守真相、捍卫良知、弘扬正义。

In those dark times, the people of China and the United States shared weal and woe and fought aggressors side by side, writing an epic of friendship through life and death. The Flying Tigers headed to China to provide precious help, the “Hump Route” delivered hope in ice and snow, the Stilwell Road served as a crucial lifeline for the front, and the “Doolittle Raid” rescue operation epitomized mutual assistance in hardship. With courageous resistance and solidarity, the Chinese people, together with the American people, saved human civilization and defended world peace, testifying to the great truth of history: justice will prevail, peace will prevail, and the people will prevail. We need to always bear in mind and treasure that chapter of history, and always stand for the truth, human conscience and justice.

我们要珍爱和平，唱响世界大和声。战争带来的是苦难与毁灭，和平孕育的是发展与希望。历史警示我们，人类命运休戚与共，各个国家、各个民族只有平等相待、和睦相处、守望相助，才能维护共同安全，消弭战争根源，不让历史悲剧重演！

We need to cherish peace, and compose a symphony of harmony. War will bring only disaster and suffering, while peace fosters development and hope. History cautions us that we all rise and fall together. Only when all countries and nations treat each other as equals, coexist in peace and support each other, can we safeguard common peace, eradicate the root causes of war, and prevent tragedies from repeating themselves.

今天的世界依然不太平，冷战思维抬头，强权政治横行，地缘冲突频发，单边主义和集团对抗加剧，不稳定不确定性因素持续上升。我们要始终牢记二战惨痛教训，始终不忘“欲免后世再遭战祸”初心，坚持通过对话协商解决争端分歧，坚决对穷兵黩武、霸权霸道霸凌说不，共同建设和平和谐和睦的人类美好家园。

The world today is far from tranquil. The Cold-War mentality is on the rise. Power politics is running rampant. Geopolitical conflicts keep flaring up. Unilateralism and bloc confrontation are escalating. Instabilities and uncertainties are mounting. We need to always bear in mind the painful lessons of World War II and our original aspiration to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war”, adhere to resolving differences and disputes through dialogue and consultation, resolutely say no to warmongering, hegemonism and bullying, and jointly build a common home of peace and amity.

我们要把握未来，共谱合作新乐章。八十年后的今天，人类又一次站在团结还是分裂、对话还是对抗、共赢还是零和的十字路口。我们应从历史和现实中汲取智慧和经验，找到未来的光明方向。我们要始终坚持真正的多边主义，坚定捍卫国际公平正义；始终秉持和平共处初心，坚持走和平发展道路；始终坚定合作共赢信心，凝聚共同发展合力。中国人民坚定站在历史正确一边、站在人类文明进步一边，坚持走和平发展道路，与各国人民携手构建人类命运共同体。

We need to keep our eyes on the future, and write a new chapter of cooperation. Eighty years later, humanity is again at a crossroads. Which should we choose: unity or division, dialogue or confrontation, win-win results or zero-sum game? We need to draw wisdom and inspiration from history and reality, and find the right way forward. We need to always champion true multilateralism and uphold international fairness and justice; always stay committed to peaceful coexistence and follow the path of peaceful development; and always devote ourselves to win-win cooperation and build synergy for shared development. The Chinese people firmly stand on the right side of history and the progress of human civilization. We will remain committed to the path of peaceful development, and make joint efforts with people globally to build a community with a shared future for humanity.

各位朋友，

Dear friends,

八十年前，中美两国并肩作战，抗击法西斯侵略。八十年后的今天，中美拥有更广泛共同利益、更广阔合作空间、更重大国际责任，更应展现大国格局，发挥大国作用。在习近平主席和特朗普总统的引领下，让我们共同努力，奏响中美相互尊重、和平共处、合作共赢的最强音，推动中美关系这艘巨轮沿着稳定、健康、可持续的航向前行，并同世界各国人民一道，携手开创持久和平、共同繁荣的美好未来。

Eighty years ago, China and the United States fought shoulder to shoulder against fascist aggression. Today, our two countries have more extensive common interests, vaster space for cooperation, and more important international responsibilities, and should all the more demonstrate the vision and play our role as major countries. Let us work together under the guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump, compose a resounding symphony of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation between our two countries, sail the giant ship of China-U.S. relations forward along the route of steady, sound and sustainable development, and join hands with people around the world to create a better future of lasting peace and shared prosperity.

谢谢大家。

Thank you very much.