同時由英國外交與國協事務部公佈一"與中國共事"特別網站英/中雙語版

http://ukinchina.fco.gov.uk/en/

英國老滑頭果然動作快

The UK and China: A framework for engagement

Executive summary
Why China matters
Our key opportunites and challenges
The UK's response
The way forward


A PDF document version is available to download [PDF, 2.8MB, 21 pages]
Alternative formats (audio, large print, braille) may be requested. Please email: ukandchina@fco.gov.uk

Foreword

The emergence of China as a global economic and political force is one of the most significant developments of our time. We must work together if we are to deal with the major challenges we face.

Most pressing is the global economic crisis. We need China to play a full role, in partnership with us, if we are to restore confidence, growth and jobs and make real progress towards creating an open, flexible and robust global economy.

I am convinced that Britain, Europe and the rest of the world can benefit from China’s rise – provided we get our response right. Co-operation with China is vital to reduce poverty, to resolve conflict, and to develop an effective framework to address climate change. To achieve all of this we need China and China needs the rest of the world.

The UK has a lot to offer China. Our commitment to economic openness, our strength in science and innovation, our cutting edge design and our world-class universities all interest a country engaging with the rest of the international community like never before. We are building a strong and dynamic partnership which allows open dialogue. Our experience of creating a society based on accountability, rule of law and human rights is relevant to China as it goes through massive social change. I urge China to make progress in these areas.

But China has much to offer Britain too. Over the next decade it is likely to present more opportunities for our businesses than any other country. It is, like the UK, a permanent member of the UN Security Council and can be our partner in tackling the issues that matter to us. If we are to make the most of our relationship with China, we need to understand China better, through our schools, universities, cultural institutions, our businesses and in Government. I am determined to do just that.

The Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP
The Prime Minister

The logic of this framework is straightforward: over the next four years and beyond, strong relations with China can help create a better Britain, a better China and a better world.

There are, of course, major economic benefits from our relationship. In an unstable economic climate, China’s role as a motor of the global economy becomes even more important, but the framework is about more than this. It sets out ambitious aims and outcomes for co-operation with China across the board, and it shows that China’s own sustainability and development are in our national interest as well. Two examples: China’s decisions on its energy, transport and building infrastructure over the next five years will establish the path of its carbon emissions over the next thirty, and China’s growing engagement with Africa has the potential to help African countries make real strides towards the Millennium Development Goals – China itself being one of the biggest global MDG success stories.

Promotion of human rights is a fundamental part of this Framework, both because it is the right thing to do, and because we firmly believe that greater respect for human rights will enable China to manage peacefully the internal tensions it will inevitably encounter as it continues to develop. A policy of engagement and co-operation is integral to our promotion of human rights, and will remain an extremely high priority for the Government in the years ahead.

We have never before set out publicly our policy on China in this way and this document is intended to begin a broader conversation. I look forward to your views.

The Rt Hon David Miliband MP
The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

http://ukinchina.fco.gov.uk/en/working-with-china/uk-and-china