本书收集了周大使驻美期间的部分演讲文稿（中英文对照），内容涵盖了中美关系的方方面面，如经济、贸易、语言文化交流、中国的开发改革等。李肇星大使在“序”中称赞到：“他是我国驻外使节中少数毕业于对外经贸大学的”，既懂经济又懂外交，“是一位资深的职业外交官”。“做大使难，做中国驻世界唯一超级大国的大使更难。所幸，我年轻的老战友文重在美五年中，举重若轻和举轻若重相结合，很好地完成了人民赋予他的艰苦而光荣的使命。

1.交流互鉴，合作共赢
  一中美大学校长论坛演讲
  Promote Exchanges,  Mutual Learning and Win-win Cooperation
  Speech at China-US University Presidents Forum
2．中美关系的未来
  一亚洲协会午餐会演讲
  The Future of China-US Relations
  Speech at Asia Society Luncheon
3．中国的和平发展战略和未来的中美关系
  一乔治城大学演讲
  China's Strategy of Peaceful Development and the Future of China-US Relations
  Speech at Georgetown University
4．当前国际形势下的中美关系
  一芝加哥对外关系委员会午餐会演讲
  China-US Relations in the Current International Landscape
  Speech at the Luncheon by Chicago Council on Foreign Relations
5．推进中美建设性合作关系
  一斯诺研讨会演讲
  Advance the Constructive and Cooperative China-US Relationship
  Speech at the Twelfth Biennial Edgar Snow Symposium
6．推进中美建设性合作关系
  一杜克大学演讲
  Advance the Constructive and Cooperative China-US Relationship
  Speech at Duke University
7．共创中美关系美好明天
  一华美协进社美中企业高峰会议开幕晚宴演讲
  Together for a Better Tomorrow for China-US Relations
  Speech at the Opening Night of US-China Executive Summit by China Institute
8．中国的和平发展道路和中美关系
  一伦敦政治经济学院校友会演讲
  China's Peaceful Development and China-US Relations
  Speech at the Alumni Association of London School of Economics and Political Science
9．中国的发展战略和中美关系
  一康奈尔大学演讲
  China's Development Strategy and China-US Relations
  Speech at Cornell University
10．中国的和平发展与中美关系
  一俄勒冈世界事务理事会演讲
  China's Peaceful Development and China-US Relations
  Speech at World Affairs Council of Oregon
11．中美经贸关系：现状与前景
  一底特律经济俱乐部午餐会演讲
  China-US Economic and Trade Relations: Progress and Prospects
  Speech at Detroit Economic Club Luncheon
12．中国经济前景与中美经贸关系的未来
  一美国商会草根项目演讲
  China's Economic Prospects and the Future of China-US Economic Cooperation and Trade Ties
  Speech at US Chamber of Commerce Grassroots Program
13．坚持节约资源和保护环境的基本国策，增强可持续发展能力
  一世界环境中心主办的演讲会演讲
  Adhere to the Basic State Policy of Conserving Resources and Protecting the Environment to Enhance
  the Capacity of Sustainable Development
  Speech at World Environment Center Sponsored Lecture
14．中美关系的现在与未来
  一史密森学会专题讨论会演讲
  China-US Relations: Present and Future
  Speech at the Panel Discussion on China-US Relations by Smithsonian Associates
15.中非关系与中国对非政策
  一霍华德大学中非关系研讨会演讲
  China-Africa Relations and China's Policy toward Africa
  Speech al Seminar on China-Africa Relations at Howard University
16．发展中美关系，推进共同利益
  一全美汉语大会演讲
  Develop China-US Relations and Promote Common Interests
  Speech at National Chinese Language Conference
17．中美经贸合作：现状与未来
  一美国商会草根项目午餐会演讲
  China-US Business Cooperation: Present and Future
  Speech af the Luncheon hosted by US Chamber of Commerce
18．共同应对自然灾害挑战，丰富中美建设性合作关系
  一美国红十字会圆桌会议致词
  Meet the Challenge of Natural Disaster Together and Enrich the Constructive and Cooperative China-
  US Relations
19．中国的改革发展与中美关系
  一肯塔基／南印第安纳世界事务理事会演讲
  Reform and Development in China and China-US Relations
  Speech at Kentucky/South Indiana World Affairs Council
20．爱心善举铸友谊
  一“答谢美各界援华抗震救灾并介绍中国赈灾和重建工作”招待会致词
  Compassion, Generosity, Friendship
  Remarks at Chinese Embassy Reception "Sichuan Earthquake: Relief Recovery and Reconstruction"
21．以史为鉴，共创未来
  一中美关系正常化30周年研讨会演讲
  China-US Relations:Achievements,  Lessons and Future
  Speech at the Conference on the 30th Anniversary of Nor'malization of US-China Reiations
22.中国的发展与中美关系
  一宾夕法尼亚大学演讲
  China's Development and China-US Relations
  Speech at University of Pennsy'ivania
23.忆三十年巨变，创新世纪辉煌
  一纪念中美建交30周年招待会致词
  Changes over Tnree Decades Inspire New Achievements
  Remarks at the Reception Marking the 30th Anniversary of China-US Diplomatic Relations
24．抚今追昔，继往开来
  一中关建交30周年回顾摄影展开幕式致词
  Build on Past Achievements and Carry forward China-US Relations
  Remarks at the Opening of Photo Exhibit "China-US Relations in Retrospect"
25．新时期的中美关系
  一麻省理工学院演讲
  Cnina-US Relations in the New Era
  Speech at Massachusetts institute of Technology
26．新时期的中美关系
  一普林斯顿大学演讲
  China-US Relationship in the Ne'N Era
  Speech at Princeton University
27．毕业—新的起点
  一马里兰大学毕业典礼演讲
  Graduation,a New Beginning
  Speech at the Commencement Ceremony of University of Maryland University College
28．拓展经贸合作，推进积极合作全面的中美关系
  一中美经贸论坛午餐会演讲
  Expand Business Ties and Advance POSitive,  Cooperative and Comprehensive China-US Relationship
  Speech at China Business 2009 Luncheon
29.齐心协力，建设积极合作全面的中美关系
  一美中政策基金会2 009年会晚宴致词
  Work Together for a Positive,   Cooperative and Comprehensive China-US Relationship
  Remarks at 2009 Annual Gala of United States-China Policy Foundation
30.新的起点
  一国庆60周年招待会致词
  A New Startirig Poirit
  Remarks at the Reception for the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
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