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  1. 2 hr ago

    英语新闻丨LV商标案:公共文化元素的保护边界

    A trademark dispute now before the Beijing Intellectual Property Court (BIPC) could help clarify one of the most important questions in China's trademark system: Where should the boundary lie for the registration and protection of commercial brands derived from public cultural elements? 北京知识产权法院正在审理的一起商标争议,有望厘清中国商标制度中最重要的问题之一:源于公共文化元素的商业品牌,其注册与保护的边界究竟在哪里? On July 16, the BIPC heard an administrative trademark lawsuit filed by Louis Vuitton Malletier against the China National Intellectual Property Administration, with Huang Minyao, a clothing business operator from Shantou, Guangdong province, as a third party.7月16日,北京知识产权法院开庭审理了路易威登马利耶诉国家知识产权局商标权行政纠纷一案,广东汕头服装经营者黄敏瑶作为第三人参加诉讼。 A four-petal floral design trademark that Huang applied for is deemed by LV to be confusingly similar to its iconic monogram pattern.黄敏瑶申请注册的四瓣花图形商标,被路易威登认为与其标志性的Monogram图案构成近似,容易导致混淆。 The dispute arose after CNIPA rejected LV's challenge to the petal-shaped trademark registered by Huang.此前,国家知识产权局驳回了路易威登对该花瓣图形商标的无效宣告请求,争议由此产生。 It is the sixth trademark lawsuit LV has filed against CNIPA, having won three and lost two of the previous five cases.这是路易威登针对国家知识产权局提起的第六起商标诉讼,此前五起案件中,路易威登三胜两负。 Unlike the earlier high-profile dispute between LV and Shenzhen-based Molly Tea Catering Management, this is not an infringement case but an administrative lawsuit that challenges the legality of a regulatory decision.与早前路易威登与深圳“莫莉茶饮”公司之间备受关注的那起纠纷不同,本案并非侵权诉讼,而是针对行政机关行政决定合法性提起的行政诉讼。 The two cases are deeply connected in legal principle, but administrative trademark disputes differ fundamentally from infringement lawsuits in nature, subject matter, and standards of proof.两案在法律原理上深度关联,但商标行政诉讼与侵权诉讼在性质、审理对象和证明标准上存在根本差异。 Infringement litigation determines whether conduct falls within the scope of an exclusive trademark right, whereas administrative litigation examines the legality of decisions made by trademark authorities on registration applications, oppositions, or invalidation requests.侵权诉讼解决的是被诉行为是否落入商标专用权保护范围的问题,行政诉讼则审查商标行政机关在注册申请、异议或无效宣告等程序中作出的决定是否合法。 This means BIPC will not rule on whether Huang infringed LV's rights, but will review whether CNIPA properly applied the current Trademark Law provisions concerning distinctiveness, similarity, well-known trademark protection, and public interest reservations when it rejected LV's plea for invalidation.这意味着北京知识产权法院不会就黄敏瑶是否侵犯路易威登权利作出裁判,而是审查国家知识产权局在驳回路易威登无效宣告请求时,是否正确适用了现行《商标法》关于显著性、近似性、驰名商标保护和公共利益保留等条款的规定。 This requires the court to return to the authorization conditions under the Trademark Law.这要求法院回归《商标法》关于商标授权条件的规定。 Under the current provision, signs consisting solely of generic names, graphic elements, place names, or other features lacking inherent distinctiveness — including public cultural resources such as traditional patterns, natural imagery and geometric designs — shall not be registered unless they have acquired distinctiveness through use and become readily identifiable with particular goods or services.根据现行规定,仅有本商品的通用名称、图形、地名或者其他缺乏显著特征的标志——包括传统纹样、自然图形、几何图形等公共文化资源——不得作为商标注册,但经过使用取得显著特征、便于识别的除外。 If the disputed trademark involves public cultural elements such as traditional patterns or natural floral designs that typically possess weak inherent distinctiveness, the court will focus on whether CNIPA fully considered this factor and rigorously examined evidence of acquired "secondary meaning".如果争议商标涉及传统纹样或自然花卉图案等公共文化元素,因其通常自身显著性较弱,法院将重点审查国家知识产权局是否充分考虑了这一因素,并严格审查了“获得显著性”的证据。 Public reaction to the LV-Molly Tea infringement case has already demonstrated widespread concern over attempts to register and monopolize traditional motifs such as the four-petal flower or Baoxiang patterns.公众对路易威登与“莫莉茶饮”侵权案的广泛关注,已经反映出社会对四瓣花、宝相纹等传统纹样被注册和垄断的普遍担忧。 At the authorization stage, the issue is even more fundamental: If public cultural elements inherently lack distinctiveness and the applicant fails to prove that the symbol has acquired an independent identity distinct from its public-domain meaning, is administrative approval justified in the first place?在授权阶段,问题更为根本:如果公共文化元素本身缺乏显著性,申请人又未能证明该标志已获得独立于公共领域含义的识别功能,那么行政机关的核准是否还有依据? Trademark law is not meant to enclose public cultural resources as private property through registration, but to protect commercial identifiers that distinguish goods or services and thereby promote fair competition.商标法的目的不是通过注册将公共文化资源圈定为私有财产,而是保护能够区分商品或服务来源的商业标识,从而促进公平竞争。 For traditional cultural elements that have public interest, trademark examination should adopt a prudent stance.对于具有公共属性的传统文化元素,商标审查应当采取审慎态度。 Regulators must prevent market players from privatizing commonly available design resources through registration and obstructing other operators' fair use of cultural elements.监管者必须防止市场主体通过注册将公共领域的设计资源私有化,阻碍其他经营者对文化元素的合理使用。 On the other hand, they must respect the goodwill accumulated by enterprises through creative transformation and sustained commercial use.另一方面,也必须尊重企业通过创造性转化和持续商业使用所积累的商誉。 The key lies in balancing "distinctiveness" against "public domain preservation" without lowering examination standards for auxiliary graphic elements simply because an applicant has a formidable reputation in other product categories.关键在于平衡“显著性”与“公共领域保护”,不能因申请人在其他商品类别上享有较高声誉,就降低对其商标中辅助图形要素的审查标准。 In this case, LV may argue that its well-known trademark deserves cross-class protection.在本案中,路易威登可能会主张其驰名商标应获得跨类保护。 However, China's Trademark Law and related judicial interpretations clearly state that the recognition of a well-known trademark should follow the principles of "case-by-case determination" and "protection as needed".然而,中国的《商标法》及相关司法解释明确规定,驰名商标的认定应当遵循“个案认定”和“按需保护”的原则。 Cross-class protection is justified only if there is evidence that the public would be misled and the registrant's interests are likely to be damaged. In this administrative proceeding, the court needs to determine whether CNIPA correctly applied this standard.只有在有证据证明公众可能产生误认、且注册人利益可能因此受损的情况下,跨类保护才有依据。在本行政诉讼中,法院需要审查国家知识产权局是否正确适用了这一标准。 It is worth noting that the protection of well-known trademarks cannot extend indefinitely.值得指出的是,驰名商标的保护不能无限扩张。 Even if some LV trademark symbols enjoy extremely high reputation, it does not automatically mean that every separately registered graphic element — particularly those resembling public cultural motifs — enjoys the same level of protection across all categories.即使路易威登的部分商标标志享有极高知名度,也并不自动意味着其注册的每一个图形要素——尤其是那些与公共文化元素相似的图形——都能在所有类别上获得同等保护。 Judicial review should guard against "goodwill spillover", whereby a brand's overall reputation is indiscriminately poured into each registered element, thereby improperly extending the exclusivity of the trademark.司法审查应当警惕“商誉溢出”现象,避免品牌整体声誉不加区分地覆盖到每一个注册要素,导致商标权不当扩张。 Although this is an administrative case, its ruling will have a significant effect on similar cases in the future.虽然本案是行政诉讼,但其判决对未来类似案件将产生重要影响。 The judgment should accomplish three objectives: First, it should strictly examine the source of distinctiveness of the disputed mark, distinguishing inherent distinctiveness from acquired distinctiveness, and ensure that the natural recognizability of public cultural elements is not mistaken for the trademark owner's original contribution.

  2. 8 hr ago

    英语新闻丨中国针对欧盟处罚“速卖通”提出严厉批评

    China expressed grave concern on Wednesday over the European Commission's decision to fine Chinese company AliExpress under the European Union's Digital Services Act, with a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce urging the bloc to stop using platform regulation as a pretext to erect digital trade barriers. 周三,中方对欧盟委员会依据欧盟《数字服务法》处罚中国企业速卖通的决定表示严重关切。商务部发言人敦促欧盟不要以平台监管为借口设置数字贸易壁垒。 On Monday, the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, imposed a 550 million euro ($627.55 million) fine on AliExpress, an Alibaba-owned cross-border e-commerce platform, accusing the company of failing to address the sale of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products. 周一,欧盟执行机构欧盟委员会向阿里巴巴旗下跨境电商平台速卖通处以5.5亿欧元(合6.2755亿美元)罚款,指控该平台未能整治非法、不安全及假冒商品销售问题。 Responding to the move, a ministry spokesperson said in a statement that China will firmly support its companies in safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests through legal means and will take resolute measures to protect the lawful interests of Chinese businesses. 商务部发言人就此举措发表声明称,中方坚定支持本国企业通过法律途径维护自身合法权益,并将采取有力措施保护中国企业正当利益。 China firmly opposes the EU's use of platform regulation to create digital barriers and adopt discriminatory measures that restrict the normal business operations of Chinese e-commerce companies in Europe, said the commerce official. 这位商务部官员表示,中方坚决反对欧盟借平台监管制造数字壁垒,实施歧视性措施,限制中国电商企业在欧洲正常经营。 The spokesperson urged the EU to stop abusing its discretionary powers by exploiting ambiguities in legal provisions and to treat Chinese companies in a fair and impartial manner. 发言人敦促欧盟不要再利用法律条款模糊之处滥用自由裁量权,公平公正对待中国企业。 counterfeit /ˈkaʊntəfɪt/ adj.假冒的;伪造的 discriminatory /dɪˈskrɪmɪnətəri/ adj.歧视性的 discretionary /dɪˈskreʃənəri/ adj.自由裁量的 legitimate /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ adj.合法的;正当的 pretext /ˈpriːtekst/ n.借口,托词 erect /ɪˈrekt/ v.设立,建立(壁垒)

  3. 15 hr ago

    英语新闻丨伊朗战事升级推动美国油价上涨

    American motorists are growing weary of paying higher gas prices again after renewed military tensions between the US and Iran stoked fears of a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and gas prices rose to over $4 per gallon this week. 随着美伊军事紧张局势再度升级,引发市场对霍尔木兹海峡航运中断的担忧,本周美国汽油价格涨至每加仑4美元以上,美国驾车族对油价再次上涨感到疲惫。 The national average for regular gasoline was $4 a gallon on July 20, according to the American Automobile Association, rising 13 cents per gallon, or 3 percent, over the past week amid the tensions in the Middle East. It is the first time the national average hit $4 since June 17, and it comes despite the June US-Iran memorandum of understanding to stop the military conflict and a 60-day negotiation period.据美国汽车协会数据,7月20日全美普通汽油均价为每加仑4美元,较上周上涨13美分,涨幅约3%。这是自6月17日以来全美均价首次触及4美元关口,尽管美伊双方在6月曾签署谅解备忘录以停止军事冲突并设定了60天谈判期。 Sanjay Patel, 70, from Manhattan, was filling up his white Mercedes Benz SUV at a BP gas station in Brooklyn, New York when he expressed how annoyed he was at the rising price of gas. He pointed out that he was paying over $4 at the location, as it was $4.15 for regular, $4.55 for silver and $4.95 for diesel.70岁的曼哈顿居民桑贾伊·帕特尔在纽约布鲁克林的一家BP加油站为自己的白色奔驰SUV加油时,表达了对油价上涨的烦恼。他指出该站油价已超过4美元,普通汽油每加仑4.15美元,中档汽油4.55美元,柴油4.95美元。 "I want it to go back below $4," Patel told China Daily, who blamed the rise in gas prices on the ongoing war with Iran. "Well, it's because of the war, they block the Strait of Hormuz, with all of that there's no supply. I think all of the world is suffering because everywhere it is high. But America has enough oil, but they are not really distributing it to the public.“我希望油价回到4美元以下,”帕特尔对《中国日报》表示。他将油价上涨归咎于与伊朗的持续战争。“这都是因为战争,他们封锁了霍尔木兹海峡,导致供应短缺。我认为全世界都在承受高价之苦。美国有足够的石油,但没有真正分配给国内公众。 "The government should end the war. That is the most important. Secondly, they have to make sure all these big oil companies, BP, Shell and ExxonMobil should not be focusing on selling the oil outside of the country. America is in a war. I have to pay more to the fill up the tank. A full tank is $60."“政府应该结束战争,这是最重要的。其次,他们必须确保BP、壳牌和埃克森美孚等大石油公司不要把石油卖到国外。美国正在打仗,我不得不花更多钱加油。加满一箱油要60美元。” US crude oil traded between $81 and $85 per barrel on Tuesday, according to Reuters. Brent crude futures added 2 percent to end the day at $91.01, according to The Wall Street Journal. It was the first close above $90 since June 11.据路透社报道,周二美国原油价格在每桶81至85美元之间交易。据《华尔街日报》报道,布伦特原油期货上涨2%,收于每桶91.01美元,为6月11日以来首次收于90美元上方。 Brian James, 55, from Brooklyn, New York, drives a black Jeep Wrangler.55岁的布赖恩·詹姆斯来自纽约布鲁克林,开一辆黑色吉普牧马人。 He told China Daily: "Gas prices are ridiculous right now. Seriously. It costs $90 for me to fill up this car. In the past, it was $70. Instead of being able to buy certain things or save money, then you have to outlay in transportation. It's taking a hit on everyone.他对《中国日报》表示:“现在的油价太离谱了。真的。我加满这辆车要90美元。过去只要70美元。本可以用来买东西或存钱的钱,现在不得不用在交通上。每个人都受到了冲击。 "I blame the government. They're making it hard for everyone right now, we're spending money where we shouldn't have to. The oil companies are passing on the costs to the customer. I remember when the gas price was in the three-dollar range, like $3.60 or whatever."“我怪罪政府。他们现在让每个人都很难,我们在不该花钱的地方花钱。石油公司把成本转嫁给了消费者。我记得油价还在3美元区间的时候,大概3.60美元左右。” On Tuesday, a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz came under attack near Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.据英国海上贸易运营机构称,周二一艘油轮在霍尔木兹海峡阿曼附近海域遭到袭击。 Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps told state-linked Tasnim News Agency: "As long as American hostilities in the region continue, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed."伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队对国家通讯社塔斯尼姆表示:“只要美国在该地区的敌对行动持续,霍尔木兹海峡将继续关闭。” The Houthis in Yemen said on Monday that they had implemented a blockade on Saudi Arabia's shipments through the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandeb Strait. This could cause even more blocks for shipping routes, warn experts.也门胡塞武装周一表示,已对沙特经红海曼德海峡的航运实施封锁。专家警告,这可能导致更多航线受阻。 In March, shortly after the US-Israel attacks began on Iran, gas prices in the US hit an average of $4 a gallon.今年3月,美以对伊朗发动攻击后不久,美国汽油均价就达到了每加仑4美元。 In May, they were $4.50 a gallon, then they dropped back down to $4 after the US and Iran agreed to the MOU in mid-June.5月油价曾达到每加仑4.50美元,6月中旬美伊签署谅解备忘录后回落至4美元。 American drivers got some relief by early June, when prices at the pump were $3.79, the American Automobile Association found. But they have gradually crept back up this month.美国汽车协会数据显示,6月初美国司机曾获得一些喘息,油价降至每加仑3.79美元,但本月已逐渐回升。 On July 7, the US government revoked a sanctions waiver on Iranian oil. President Donald Trump said a day later that the ceasefire agreement with Iran was "over" and he would reinstate the Iranian blockade.7月7日,美国政府撤销了对伊朗石油的制裁豁免。次日,总统特朗普表示与伊朗的停火协议“已结束”,并将恢复对伊朗的封锁。 Three US service members were killed from July 17 to 19. Trump vowed to make Iran pay "many times over" for the deaths.7月17日至19日,三名美军士兵阵亡。特朗普誓言要让伊朗“加倍付出代价”。 Nearly 100 US troops have been injured in the past two weeks amid renewed fighting with Iran, The Pentagon said.五角大楼表示,过去两周在与伊朗的持续冲突中,近100名美军士兵受伤。 The Strait of Hormuz transported 20 percent of the world's oil supplies before the war began.战前,霍尔木兹海峡承载全球20%的石油供应。 Over 130 ships per day used to cross the waterway, but from July 17 to 19 that plummeted to only 30 ships, MarineTraffic and Kpler said.据MarineTraffic和Kpler数据,该水道过去日均通行130多艘船舶,但7月17日至19日锐减至仅30艘。 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday that the war had cost $37.5 billion so far.美国国防部长皮特·赫格塞斯周二向参议院拨款委员会表示,战争迄今已耗费375亿美元。 For most motorists, especially those who rely on their vehicles for work, lower gas prices cannot come back soon enough.对大多数驾车族而言,尤其是那些依赖车辆工作的人,油价回落越快越好。 Sulaiman, 31, an Uber Eats delivery driver, was filling up his small motorbike at a gas station in New York and checking his phone on his way to deliver food to a customer.31岁的苏莱曼是一名Uber Eats送餐司机,他正在纽约一家加油站为小型摩托车加油,同时查看手机准备前往送餐。 "I'm so busy, I have to deliver this food," he told China Daily. "Higher gas prices make it harder for people like me who need to earn money as more of my money goes towards transportation costs. I just wish they'd make things better for all of us out here working hard."“我很忙,我得去送餐,”他对《中国日报》表示。“油价上涨让我们这些需要挣钱的人更难,因为更多的钱花在了交通上。我只希望他们能为所有辛勤工作的人改善现状。” weary /ˈwɪəri/疲倦的,厌倦的 stoked fears /stəʊkt fɪəz/引发担忧 disruption /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/中断,扰乱 national average /ˈnæʃənəl ˈævərɪdʒ/全国平均水平 regular gasoline /ˈreɡjʊlər ˈɡæsəliːn/普通汽油 memorandum of understanding (MOU) /ˌmemərændəm əv ʌndəˈstændɪŋ/谅解备忘录 silver gasoline /ˈsɪlvə ˈɡæsəliːn/中档汽油 diesel /ˈdiːzəl/柴油 crude oil /kruːd ɔɪl/原油

  4. 1 day ago

    英语新闻丨中方敦促菲律宾停止挑衅行径

    Beijing summoned the ambassador of the Philippines to China on Tuesday and lodged solemn representations over Manila's deliberate provocation at Ren'ai Reef and attack on China Coast Guard law enforcement personnel on Monday. 周二,中方紧急召见菲律宾驻华大使,就菲方周一在仁爱礁蓄意挑衅、袭击中国海警执法人员一事提出严正交涉。 The Chinese Foreign Ministry, in a statement, described the acts as egregious, noting that the Philippines initiated the provocation and then sought to shift the blame onto China, distorted the facts and maliciously hyped up the incident. 外交部发表声明指出,菲方上述行为性质恶劣;菲方挑衅在先,事后却倒打一耙、歪曲事实,恶意炒作此次海上事件。 The statement said China Coast Guard operations in waters near the reef were justified and lawful, and the country would take measures to firmly safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. 声明强调,中国海警在仁爱礁附近海域开展执法活动合理合法,中方将采取一切必要措施,坚定捍卫自身领土主权与海洋权益。 Addressing a regular news briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian stressed that Ren'ai Reef is part of China's Nansha Islands and is Chinese territory. 外交部发言人林剑在例行记者会上强调,仁爱礁是中国南沙群岛的组成部分,主权属于中国。 A Philippine military vessel has remained illegally grounded at Ren'ai Reef since May 9, 1999, despite Manila's repeated commitments to remove it. 1999年5月9日以来,菲律宾一艘军舰在仁爱礁非法坐滩,尽管菲方多次承诺将该舰拖离,却始终未兑现承诺。 Lin urged the Philippines to honor its commitments, immediately stop maritime provocations and false narratives, and exercise effective restraint over its frontline personnel. 林剑敦促菲方恪守承诺,立即停止海上挑衅与虚假舆论造势,并有效约束一线人员言行。 "Otherwise, the Philippines will bear all consequences arising from its actions," he added. 他补充道:如若不然,菲方必须承担自身行径引发的一切后果。 Lin said that in July 2024, China and the Philippines reached a provisional arrangement on humanitarian resupply missions to the grounded vessel based on China's three-point principled position, adding that China's position remains unchanged. 林剑表示,2024年7月,中方基于三点原则立场,与菲方就坐滩军舰人道主义生活物资补给达成临时安排,中方这一立场至今未变。 "If the Philippines were to attempt to build fixed facilities or permanent outpost, China will absolutely not accept it and will resolutely stop it in accordance with the law and regulations," Lin said. 林剑称:倘若菲方试图在礁上修建固定设施、永久哨所,中方绝对不会接受,并将依法依规坚决予以制止。 China Coast Guard spokesman Jiang Lue said that on Tuesday morning, China allowed the Philippine side, on humanitarian grounds, to use a boat to transfer the injured sailor to Philippine Coast Guard vessel No 9702. The China Coast Guard contacted the Philippine vessel to verify the purpose of the operation and monitored the process throughout, Jiang said. 中国海警局发言人姜略表示,周二上午,中方从人道主义角度出发,允许菲方船只将受伤水手转运至菲律宾9702号海警船。中方海警全程与菲方船只沟通核实行动目的,并全程监督转运全过程。 With Foreign Minister Wang Yi set to attend the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila on Wednesday, Lin, the Foreign Ministry spokesman, said it is worth noting that whenever China and the Philippines prepare for dialogue or engagement, or whenever a major regional diplomatic event approaches, certain forces invariably seek to stir up trouble over maritime issues. 王毅外长将于周三赴马尼拉出席中国—东盟外长会。外交部发言人林剑指出,一个值得警惕的现象是:每逢中菲即将开展对话交往、或是地区重大外交活动临近之际,总有某些势力刻意借海上问题制造事端。 "As to where the facts and merits of the issue lie and who is pulling the strings behind the scenes, I believe it's plain for all to see. China's policy on neighborhood diplomacy remains consistent and unchanged," he said. 他表示:事件孰是孰非、谁在幕后操纵,世人有目共睹。中方周边外交政策一以贯之,从未改变。 Lin said East Asian cooperation platforms are not appropriate venues for discussing bilateral maritime disputes, calling on the Philippines to fulfill its responsibilities as ASEAN chair by promoting dialogue and cooperation rather than putting its own political interests above regional peace and stability. 林剑表示,东亚合作相关平台并非讨论双边海上争端的合适场合;菲方作为东盟轮值主席国,应当履行自身责任,推动对话合作,而非将本国政治私利凌驾于地区和平稳定之上。 He Xianqing, an associate researcher at the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said that Manila was seeking international attention and sympathy from ASEAN countries by portraying China as a coercive bully on purpose. It also tried to give the illegal and invalid "2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea" greater practical effect and deterrent force — a development that warrants vigilance. 中国南海研究院副研究员何贤清分析,菲律宾刻意将中国塑造成强势施压一方,以此博取国际社会与东盟国家的关注与同情;菲方还企图赋予2016年非法无效的南海仲裁案裁决更多实际效力与威慑力,这一动向值得高度警惕。 Zhu Feng, a professor at Nanjing University's School of International Studies, said the Philippines had sought backing from the United States and Japan as it escalated tensions with China in the South China Sea for narrow domestic political purposes. 南京大学国际关系学院朱锋教授表示,菲律宾出于狭隘国内政治考量,不断在南海制造紧张局势,同时寻求美日两国撑腰支持。 provocation /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃn/ n.挑衅、滋事 solemn representations严正交涉 egregious /ɪˈɡriːdʒiəs/ adj.性质极其恶劣的、骇人听闻的 provisional arrangement临时安排、暂行协议

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    英语新闻丨各界盛赞普惠人工智能发展方向

    AI: Industrial depth to help lower costs overseas 人工智能产业纵深发展,助力海外产品降价 China's vision to turn artificial intelligence from an expensive frontier technology into a resource for affordable, widely accessible applications will bring huge benefits to more countries, businesses and ordinary people worldwide, said leading industry experts and company executives. 业内权威专家与企业高管表示,中国提出愿景:将人工智能从成本高昂的前沿技术,转化为普惠亲民、随处可用的基础资源,这将为全球更多国家、企业与普通民众带来巨大红利。 They made the comments on Tuesday after President Xi Jinping, in his keynote speech on Friday at the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, said that AI should be developed "for the positive, for good and for humanity". 本周二,一众业内人士发表上述观点。此前,习近平主席于周五在上海2026世界人工智能大会暨全球人工智能治理高级别会议发表主旨演讲,提出人工智能发展要“向上向善、造福人类”。 "AI development should not be a solo performance by a single country, but a symphony of international cooperation," Xi said. 习近平主席指出:“人工智能发展不应是一国独奏,而应是国际合作的交响。” He called for coordinated advances in the transformation and upgrade of traditional industries, the cultivation and growth of emerging industries, and forward-looking planning for future industries, so that all sectors and businesses can benefit from AI. 他呼吁协同推进传统产业转型升级、培育壮大新兴产业、前瞻布局未来产业,让各行各业、各类市场主体都能共享人工智能发展红利。 Long Yongtu, China's former chief negotiator for its accession to the World Trade Organization, said the rise of AI has become another turning point in the country's economic development. 前中国入世首席谈判代表龙永图表示,人工智能的崛起,是中国经济发展的又一个转折点。 He said that China's entry into the WTO in 2001 unleashed the vitality of millions of market participants after restrictions on foreign trade rights were relaxed, helping the country grow into the world's largest trader in goods and allowing ordinary people to increase their income through international commerce. 他谈到,2001年中国加入世界贸易组织,外贸经营权限制放宽,激活了千万市场主体活力,推动中国成为全球第一货物贸易大国,普通人也得以通过国际贸易增收致富。 "Now, entering the age of AI heralds a new era of opening-up. AI is triggering a similarly profound transformation by reshaping production relationships, corporate structures and the cost of starting a business in the country," Long said. 龙永图称:“如今,人工智能时代的到来,开启对外开放全新阶段。人工智能重塑国内生产关系、企业组织模式与创业成本,带来同样深刻的变革。” According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China has embraced AI with open arms, with the value of its core AI industries exceeding 1.2 trillion yuan ($177 billion) last year, maintaining annual growth of more than 20 percent for several consecutive years. 工信部数据显示,中国全面拥抱人工智能产业。去年我国人工智能核心产业规模突破1.2万亿元(折合1770亿美元),连续多年保持20%以上年增速。 Furthermore, the country is seeking to turn AI into real-world applications and a driver of economic growth. 除此之外,中国着力推动人工智能落地实景应用,使之成为经济增长核心引擎。 In the first half of this year, the industrial output of AI-related sectors, including integrated circuit manufacturing and in-vehicle intelligent equipment manufacturing, grew more than 30 percent. 今年上半年,集成电路制造、车载智能装备制造等人工智能相关产业工业产值同比增长超30%。 Long predicted that more individuals and small, specialized companies that use AI to perform work that previously required much larger organizations will emerge to become new drivers of the economy. 龙永图预判,未来会涌现大量个体从业者与专精小企业,依托人工智能完成过去大型机构才能承接的业务,成为经济增长新动力。 "Success should ultimately be judged not by model rankings or investment valuations, but by whether AI really improves people's lives," he added. 他补充道:“评判AI发展成败,最终不在于大模型榜单、企业估值高低,而在于人工智能是否真正改善民生。” Efforts to push AI beyond chatbots and benchmark rankings into the physical economy include China's "AI Plus" initiative, which seeks to embed AI in manufacturing, finance, healthcare, energy and public services. 中国推出“人工智能+”行动,推动人工智能跳出聊天机器人、模型榜单的局限,深度融入实体经济,赋能制造、金融、医疗、能源、公共服务各大领域。 President Xi also said in his speech that China should facilitate technological innovation, industrial development and "scenario-based application of AI". 习近平主席在演讲中同时提出,中国要统筹推进人工智能技术创新、产业培育与场景落地应用。 Huo Fupeng, director of the innovation-driven development center of the National Development and Reform Commission, said that "China is leveraging its complete industrial system, enormous range of application scenarios and super-sized market to accelerate AI's deployment across thousands of industries". 国家发改委创新驱动发展中心主任霍福鹏表示:“中国依托完备工业体系、海量应用场景与超大规模市场优势,加速人工智能向千行百业渗透落地。” "Its dense industrial supply chains and vast domestic market give developers an environment in which technologies can be tested, refined and deployed at scale," he said. 他表示,国内完备密集的产业链、广阔内需市场,为技术研发方提供了可大规模测试、迭代、落地技术的优质环境。 Data from Counterpoint Research showed that approximately 16,000 humanoid robots were deployed globally in 2025, with China accounting for more than 80 percent of them. 市场研究机构Counterpoint数据显示,2025年全球落地部署人形机器人约1.6万台,其中中国占比超八成。 At the World AI Conference, Chinese robotics company PrimeBOT unveiled a new, transformable robot that is capable of switching between quadruped and humanoid forms. 本届世界人工智能大会上,国产机器人企业上纬启元发布一款全新变形机器人,可在四足形态与人形形态之间自由切换。 Tian Hua, CEO of leading materials maker Swancor Advanced Materials Co and head of PrimeBOT, said: "The robotics supply chain comprises more than 1,600 components. At least 1,000 companies are capable of building a robot globally, but only a handful can manufacture 10,000 robots at consistent quality and scale." 知名材料企业上纬新材CEO、上纬启元负责人田华表示:“机器人产业链包含1600余种零部件。全球至少有上千家企业能造出单台机器人,但仅有少数企业可实现万台级、品质稳定的规模化量产。” "That's China's advantage — transforming personal robots from custom-built machines into mass-produced consumer products," he said. "We are also confident of making such robots really affordable for ordinary people." 他称:“这正是中国的核心优势——将定制化私人机器人转化为规模化量产民用消费品。我们有信心让普通人都能负担得起这类机器人。” Such industrial depth could also help lower the cost of AI products for overseas users. While global attention has focused on Western technology companies competing for lucrative enterprise contracts in the United States and the Middle East, Chinese companies are promoting open-source products across developing countries. 完善的产业纵深优势,同样能降低海外用户购买人工智能产品的成本。全球目光多聚焦西方科技企业争夺欧美、中东高利润企业订单,而中国企业正面向广大发展中国家推广开源AI产品。 Alex Zhavoronkov, founder and CEO of AI-driven drug discovery company Insilico Medicine, said China's emphasis on open-source development will amplify those gains internationally. 人工智能药物研发企业英矽智能创始人兼首席执行官亚历克斯·扎沃隆科夫表示,中国大力发展开源技术,将在全球范围内放大人工智能普惠效益。 "China is already leading the world in the open-source model," he said. 他说:“中国的开源发展模式已走在全球前列。” "The Chinese approach and its AI policies are paving the way for the entire industry, and everyone on the planet will benefit." “中国的发展路径与人工智能相关政策,为全行业开辟发展道路,全球所有人都将从中受益。” humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/人形机器人 quadruped /ˈkwɒdruped/四足机器人 transformable /trænsˈfɔːməbl/可切换形态的(机器人) industrial depth产业纵深、完整产业链配套能力 open-source /ˌəʊpən ˈsɔːs/开源人工智能模型 scenario-based /səˈnɑːriəʊ beɪst/面向真实生活、产业场景落地的(AI应用)

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    英语新闻丨中美贸易回暖提振全球经济前景

    Analysts warn bilateral relationship remains subject to structural challenges 分析师警示:双边关系仍面临结构性难题 Renewed momentum in China-United States economic ties has helped boost confidence in the global economy while supporting steadier and more resilient bilateral trade in the months ahead, said market watchers and business leaders. 市场观察人士与商界领袖表示,中美经贸关系重拾增长动能,不仅提振全球经济信心,也将推动未来数月双边贸易朝着更平稳、更具韧性的方向发展。 The upbeat remarks came after official General Administration of Customs figures showed a sharp turnaround in bilateral trade in goods. After slumping 18.7 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, China-US goods trade rebounded to post a 13.7 percent year-on-year gain in the second quarter. 此番乐观判断源于中国海关总署官方数据显示,中美货物贸易额出现大幅反转。一季度中美货物贸易同比下滑18.7%,二季度强势反弹,同比增长13.7%。 This trade recovery aligns with fresh bilateral moves to stabilize economic relations. The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that during the latest round of China-US economic and trade consultations held in May, the two sides reached an agreement to negotiate a reciprocal tariff cut framework via a newly established trade council. The deal would cover goods valued at $30 billion or more from each country. 此次贸易回暖,与中美双方近期为稳定经贸关系推出的一系列新举措相呼应。商务部证实,5月新一轮中美经贸磋商期间,两国达成共识,将依托新设立的贸易委员会磋商互惠降税框架,双方各有价值300亿美元及以上商品纳入该框架。 Although neither side has released a final product list, trade analysts expect the tariff cuts to cover textiles, footwear, consumer goods, electronic components, industrial machinery parts, chemicals, plastics and agricultural products, while excluding sectors such as advanced semiconductors and strategic resources. 尽管双方尚未公布最终商品清单,但贸易分析师预测,本次降税范围将涵盖纺织、鞋履、消费品、电子元器件、工业机械零部件、化工品、塑料制品与农产品,先进半导体、战略资源等领域不在降税范围内。 Diao Daming, a professor of international relations at the Beijing-based Renmin University of China, said recent progress in the China-US economic and trade talks has helped bolster business confidence across the world and is creating conditions for more predictable trade and investment. 中国人民大学国际关系教授刁大明表示,近期中美经贸谈判取得的进展提振了全球企业信心,为贸易和投资营造出更稳定可预期的环境。 Yu Xinding, a professor of international trade at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, said that once implemented, the new tariff framework will support further growth in China-US trade while setting a positive example for resolving trade disputes through dialogue. 对外经济贸易大学国际贸易教授余心玎称,这套全新关税框架落地后,将进一步拉动中美贸易增长,同时为各国通过对话化解贸易争端树立正面范本。 "Faced with multifaceted costs triggered by tariffs, this move offers a practical solution to help reverse trade distortions created by previous tariffs," said Yu. "The initiative goes far beyond lowering tariffs on selected goods. Equal consultations will improve market access, ease corporate burdens and restore bilateral trade to market-oriented, mutually beneficial dynamics." 余心玎表示:“关税带来多重成本压力,此次举措提供了切实可行的方案,能够扭转过往关税造成的贸易扭曲。该举措的意义远不止下调部分商品关税,平等磋商将拓宽市场准入、减轻企业负担,让双边贸易回归市场化、互利共赢的状态。” Though modest relative to overall China-US trade, the planned tariff relief targets products with clear market demand and practical benefits, delivering early, verifiable results that can strengthen confidence in two-way economic ties, she added. 她补充道,尽管本次降税规模相较于中美整体贸易体量不算庞大,但降税商品均为市场需求旺盛、具备实际利好的品类,能够快速落地可见成效,巩固双方对经贸往来的信心。 While the recent rebound in bilateral trade points to improving momentum, analysts cautioned that the relationship remains subject to structural challenges and external uncertainties, despite the progress made through dialogue. 尽管近期双边贸易回暖释放向好信号,但分析师提醒,即便对话取得一定进展,中美关系仍存在结构性难题与外部不确定性。 Ma Xue, a researcher at the Institute of American Studies at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, said that strategic competition between China and the US in high-tech sectors will continue to intensify, while tighter controls on semiconductors, artificial intelligence and critical minerals, alongside geopolitical tensions, could weigh on the bilateral trade climate. 中国现代国际关系研究院美国研究所研究员马雪表示,中美在高科技领域的战略竞争或将持续加剧,半导体、人工智能、关键矿产领域管控趋严,叠加地缘政治紧张局势,都可能对双边贸易环境造成负面影响。 "Overall, institutionalized consultations and differentiated management of disputes could help offset short-term political disruptions," Ma said. "Although disagreements and periodic bargaining will persist, structured cooperation, accompanied by occasional friction in specific sectors, is likely to become the new normal in bilateral economic ties." 马雪称:“总体而言,制度化磋商、差异化处理分歧能够对冲短期政治层面带来的冲击。双方分歧与阶段性博弈仍会存在,但常态化合作、局部领域偶有摩擦或将成为中美经贸关系的新常态。” Data from the General Administration of Customs also showed that China-US goods trade reached 2 trillion yuan ($295 billion) in the first half of the year, accounting for 7.9 percent of China's total foreign trade. 海关总署数据显示,今年上半年中美货物贸易总额达2万亿元人民币(折合2950亿美元),占中国外贸总额的7.9%。 James Zimmerman, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, said he hopes this year will be a productive one for China-US relations, noting that current China-US trade policy is increasingly characterized by a "managed trade" approach centered on reciprocity. 中国美国商会主席吉莫曼表示,他期待今年成为中美关系富有成效的一年,并指出当下中美贸易政策愈发呈现以互惠为核心的“管控型贸易”特征。 Saying that engagement is in the best interest of the US, Zimmerman reiterated that China brings real value to US consumers and benefits Washington's long-term economic interests. 吉莫曼表示,对华接触符合美国的核心利益,他重申中国能为美国消费者创造实际价值,契合美国长远经济利益。 Similar views were expressed by Jim Sutter, CEO of the US Soybean Export Council. "The recent announcement on tariff reductions is a positive signal. We hope the commitments made during the talks will soon be translated into concrete policy measures," he said. 美国大豆出口协会首席执行官吉姆·萨特也持相同观点。他表示:“此次降税相关公告释放积极信号,我们希望磋商达成的共识能够尽快转化为落地政策。” Such optimism also resonates with US industrial companies stepping up long-term investment and innovation in China. 不少加大在华长期投资与创新布局的美国工业企业,也同样抱有这份乐观态度。 Lin Chunmei, president and general manager of Corning China, said that as AI reshapes the global industrial landscape and drives demand for advanced materials and computing infrastructure, the US industrial materials manufacturer has evolved from technology introduction to collaborative innovation in China. 康宁中国区总裁兼总经理林春梅表示,人工智能重塑全球产业格局,高端材料与算力基础设施需求激增,这家美国工业材料企业在华发展模式已从单纯引进技术,转变为协同创新。 Corning will deepen local innovation, support next-generation computing infrastructure and contribute to the upgrading of China's industrial ecosystem, she said. 她表示,康宁将深化本土创新研发,助力下一代算力基础设施建设,为中国产业体系升级贡献力量。 The company's confidence also comes as China continues to strengthen its position in advanced manufacturing and high-tech exports. 康宁的信心同样源于中国在高端制造、高新技术出口领域竞争力持续提升。 In the first half of 2026, the country's exports of integrated circuits surged 88.7 percent year-on-year, while exports of electronic components rose 62.6 percent, statistics from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology showed on Monday. 工信部周一发布数据显示,2026年上半年,我国集成电路出口同比大增88.7%,电子元器件出口同比上涨62.6%。 reciprocal /rɪˈsɪprəkl/互惠的,对等的 distortion /dɪˈstɔːʃn/扭曲,畸变 structural /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/结构性的 bilateral /ˌbaɪˈlætərəl/双边的 geopolitical /ˌdʒiːəʊpəˈlɪtɪkl/地缘政治的 integrated circuits /ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd ˈsɜːkɪts/集成电路

  7. 2 days ago

    英语新闻丨北方提前入汛,洪涝风险加剧

    Northern China is entering its most critical flood-control period, with meteorologists warning that an early rainy season and increasingly volatile weather patterns could heighten the risk of severe flooding in the weeks ahead. 我国北方已进入防汛关键期,气象专家提醒,汛期提前、天气形势愈发多变,未来数周发生严重洪涝灾害的风险将有所上升。 The rainy season in North China officially began on July 10, eight days earlier than the long-term average, according to the National Climate Center. 国家气候中心数据显示,华北地区7月10日正式入汛,较常年平均时间提前8天。 "The rainy season this year has arrived both early and with remarkable intensity," said Chen Lijuan, chief forecaster at the center. 国家气候中心首席预报员陈丽娟表示:“今年汛期不仅来得早,降雨强度也十分突出。” She said an active Northeast China cold vortex — a persistent upper-level weather system that often triggers prolonged rainfall — has contributed to unusually heavy precipitation across northeastern and northern China since June. 她介绍,东北冷涡活动频繁,这一持久的高空天气系统极易引发持续性降雨,自6月以来,我国东北、华北地区降水便异常偏多。 The rainy season in Northeast China began on June 4, nine days earlier than average. Since June 1, rainfall has been well above normal across most of the region and North China. 东北6月4日入汛,较常年提前9天。6月1日至今,东北大部、华北地区降雨量均显著高于常年均值。 The early onset follows months of exceptionally heavy rainfall that have already left much of the region saturated before the traditional peak flood season. 早在主汛期来临前,连续数月的强降雨已让北方大部分区域土壤含水量趋于饱和,如今汛期再度提前到来。 From April 1 to July 12, average precipitation across northern China reached 228.6 millimeters, 23.1 percent above the long-term average and the highest for the same period in the past decade, the center said. 国家气候中心称,4月1日至7月12日,北方地区平均降水量达228.6毫米,较常年同期偏多23.1%,为近十年同期最高值。 In North China, average rainfall totaled 288.4 mm, 62.5 percent above normal and the highest for the same period since records began to be maintained. 其中华北地区平均降雨量288.4毫米,较常年偏多62.5%,创下有气象记录以来同期降水极值。 Hebei province and Tianjin both recorded their wettest April 1 to July 12 period since meteorological records began in 1961. 河北、天津两地4月1日至7月12日的降雨量,均为1961年有完整气象观测以来同期最高。 Large parts of Hebei have received more than 50 percent above-average rainfall, while some eastern areas of the province recorded as much as 12 times their normal precipitation. Much of Liaoning province has also received more than twice its normal rainfall. 河北大部地区降水较常年偏多五成以上,省内东部局部区域降雨量更是达到常年同期的12倍;辽宁大部分区域降雨量也达到常年两倍以上。 The unusually wet start has heightened concerns during the main flood season, which runs roughly from July 16 to Aug 15 and is traditionally the most challenging period for flood control. 降水异常偏多的前期气候背景,让主汛期防汛压力陡增。主汛期大致为7月16日至8月15日,历来是防汛工作难度最大的阶段。 About one-third of North China's annual precipitation typically falls during those four weeks. 华北全年约三分之一的降水都会集中在这四周内。 Forecasters said the saturated ground could leave many river basins and mountainous areas more vulnerable to flooding if additional rounds of intense rainfall develop. 预报人员表示,土壤含水量已趋于饱和,若后续再遭遇多轮强降雨,各大流域与山区将极易发生洪涝。 The center forecasts above-normal precipitation across most of northern China during the upcoming flood-control period, with rainfall expected to exceed seasonal averages by 20 to 50 percent in parts of Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning, Heilongjiang and the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. 国家气候中心预测,本轮防汛期北方大部降水仍将偏多,北京、天津、河北、辽宁、黑龙江、内蒙古部分地区降雨量较常年同期偏多20%至50%。 Meteorologists warned that some areas could experience extreme downpours capable of triggering floods, flash floods and landslides. 气象专家警示,局部地区将出现特大暴雨,极易诱发洪水、山洪以及山体滑坡。 "The background of climate warming is making weather more extreme and more complex, while climate patterns themselves are changing," said Chen Tao, chief forecaster at the China Meteorological Administration. 国家气象中心首席预报员陈涛表示:“气候变暖大背景下,天气极端性、复杂性持续加剧,各类气候模态也在发生变化。” "As a result, monitoring and forecasting have become more difficult. High-impact extreme weather events are occurring more frequently, often exceeding historical experience and traditional design standards," he said. 他说:“这也给监测预报工作带来更大挑战,高影响极端天气频发,其强度时常突破历史纪录与传统设防标准。” Chen said the interaction between global warming and large-scale climate patterns such as El Nino means weather disasters are increasingly occurring simultaneously across multiple regions rather than as isolated events. 陈涛指出,全球变暖叠加厄尔尼诺等大尺度气候系统的共同作用,气象灾害不再局限于单一区域,多地同步受灾的情况愈发多见。 In response, flood prevention efforts will focus on strengthening weather monitoring and early warning systems in northern river basins while improving coordination among meteorological agencies, the administration said. 国家气象局表示,针对这一形势,防汛工作将重点强化北方流域气象监测预警体系,完善各气象部门联动协同机制。 Authorities have been urged to intensify monitoring during high-risk periods, such as overnight heavy rainfall, and strengthen emergency coordination for flash floods, geological disasters and flooding along small and medium-sized rivers. 各地主管部门被要求加强夜间暴雨等高风险时段的监测值守,完善山洪、地质灾害、中小河流洪水的应急联动处置机制。 Residents are advised to pay close attention to weather alerts and avoid entering mountainous areas and river valleys during and immediately after heavy rain, as rapidly developing flash floods are among the deadliest hazards during North China's rainy season. 气象部门提醒市民密切关注气象预警,暴雨期间及雨后切勿进入山区、河谷地带;突发性山洪是华北汛期致死风险最高的灾害类型之一。 volatile /ˈvɒlətaɪl/多变的 precipitation /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn/降水量 saturated /ˈsætʃəreɪtɪd/饱和的 landslide /ˈlændslaɪd/山体滑坡 simultaneous /ˌsɪmlˈteɪniəs/同步发生的 geological /ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/地质的

  8. 2 days ago

    英语新闻丨C919即将执飞首条国际定期航线

    The C919, China's domestically developed narrowbody passenger jet, will begin its first scheduled international commercial service next month, a step industry experts said will test the aircraft's ability to operate beyond domestic markets and help build confidence for wider overseas expansion. 中国自主研发的窄体客机C919将于下月开启首条国际定期商业航线。业内专家表示,此举将检验该机境外运营能力,也有助于为后续更大规模海外拓展积累信心。 The daily round-trip service, operated by Air China, will connect Beijing Capital International Airport and Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Mongolia from Aug 12, the airline said. 国航方面透露,这条每日往返航线将于8月12日起通航,往返北京首都国际机场与蒙古国乌兰巴托成吉思汗国际机场。 According to the schedule, outbound flight CA723 will depart Beijing at 3 pm Beijing time and arrive in Ulaanbaatar at 5:15 pm local time. The return flight, CA724, will leave Ulaanbaatar at 6:30 pm local time and arrive in Beijing at 8:35 pm Beijing time. 根据航班计划,出境航班CA723北京时间15时从北京起飞,当地时间17时15分抵达乌兰巴托;返程航班CA724当地时间18时30分从乌兰巴托起飞,北京时间20时35分落地北京。 The route marks the first time the C919, manufactured by Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, will enter a regular international commercial passenger aviation market. 该航线是中国商飞制造的C919客机首次投入常态化国际客运商业运营。 Previously, the aircraft has operated mainly on Chinese mainland routes, as well as services connecting the mainland with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. China Eastern Airlines launched the aircraft on scheduled flights between Shanghai and Hong Kong in January 2025, while Air China began regular C919 services between Beijing and Hong Kong in November. 在此之前,C919主要执飞中国大陆境内航线,以及内地往来香港特别行政区的航班。东方航空已于2025年1月用该机开通沪港定期航线,国航则在同年11月开通京港C919常态化航班。 "Choosing Ulaanbaatar as the first regular international destination is not a move to lower the entry barrier or test the waters," said Zhu Keli, founding director of the China Institute of New Economy. 中国新经济研究院创始院长朱克力表示:“选择乌兰巴托作为首条国际定期航线目的地,并非为了降低准入门槛、浅尝辄止。” Zhu said the decision reflected a combination of factors including aviation cooperation between China and Mongolia, airworthiness cooperation arrangements, operational safety and route economics. 朱克力称,这一决定是多重因素综合考量的结果,涵盖中蒙航空合作、适航协作机制、运营安全以及航线经济效益。 "China and Mongolia have maintained stable civil aviation cooperation, with a relatively mature framework for airworthiness cooperation," Zhu said. "The airport environment is relatively straightforward, the flight distance is moderate and the aircraft can complete a round trip within a day, allowing domestic technical support to respond quickly if operational issues arise." 朱克力表示:“中蒙民航合作长期稳定,双方拥有较为成熟的适航协作体系。当地机场运行环境简单,航程适中,客机可当日往返,一旦出现运行故障,国内技术保障力量能快速响应处置。” The route also has established business and tourism demand, making it suitable for regular commercial operations rather than serving only as a demonstration flight, Zhu said. 他表示,该航线拥有稳定的商务、旅游客流需求,适合常态化商业运营,而非仅作为示范航班。 He said the first international route is aimed at validating the full process of cross-border operations, including overseas maintenance support, international air traffic coordination and customs procedures. 他表示,首条国际航线的核心目的是完整验证跨境运营全流程,包括境外维修保障、国际空管协调、海关通关流程等环节。 "Ulaanbaatar is more like a low-risk practical training ground where the C919 can accumulate real overseas operating data and build a replicable model for future international expansion," Zhu said. 朱克力称:“乌兰巴托更像一处低风险实操试验场,C919可以在这里积累真实海外运营数据,为后续国际化拓展打造一套可复制的运营模式。” Guo Jia, a civil aviation expert and professor at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies' South China Business College, said safety considerations were the primary factor behind the selection of the first international destination. 广东外语外贸大学南国商学院民航专家郭佳教授表示,安全考量是选定首个国际通航点的首要因素。 He said Air China's previous experience operating the C909 regional jet to Ulaanbaatar, along with the airline's assessment of airport handling and maintenance capabilities, also supported the route choice. 他介绍,国航此前长期使用ARJ21支线客机执飞乌兰巴托航线,同时航司对当地机场地面保障、维修维护能力进行过充分评估,这也助推了这条航线落地。 For the Chinese aviation industry, the significance of the route extends beyond the flight itself, experts said. 专家指出,对中国航空产业而言,这条航线的意义远不止航班运营本身。 "Previously, C919 operations were mainly based on China's domestic airspace and supporting infrastructure," Zhu said. "This scheduled international route means the aircraft is entering a regular commercial passenger aviation system between countries." 朱克力表示:“此前C919的运行完全依托国内空域与配套保障体系,这条国际定期航线,标志着该机正式进入跨国常态化商业客运体系。” The operation will help establish overseas support capabilities, including maintenance cooperation, spare parts arrangements and international operating procedures, Zhu said. 朱克力称,此次通航将助力搭建境外配套保障体系,涵盖维修合作、备件储备、跨境运营流程等多个方面。 Guo said international expansion would require more than aircraft performance. "Aircraft sales, international operations and market expansion all need to comply with the airworthiness standards of different countries and regions," Guo said, adding that broader international communication and certification efforts would be necessary. 郭佳表示,国际化拓展不只是考验飞机性能。“飞机销售、跨境运营、市场开拓都必须符合各国各地区的适航标准,还需要开展大量国际沟通与适航认证工作。” Guo added that overseas maintenance, aircraft support and route support capabilities would be among the key challenges for international operations. 郭佳补充,境外维修、整机后勤保障、航线配套能力,将是该机开展国际运营的核心难点。 Looking ahead, experts expect the C919's international expansion to be gradual. "C919's internationalization will not follow an aggressive model of rapidly launching a large number of routes," Zhu said. 展望未来,专家认为C919的国际化进程将循序渐进。朱克力表示:“C919不会采取激进模式,短时间内密集开通大量国际航线。” After validating operations in Ulaanbaatar, the aircraft will likely expand first into short-haul international markets in Central Asia and Southeast Asia, allowing it to accumulate experience under different operating conditions, Zhu said. 朱克力表示,在乌兰巴托航线完成运营验证后,C919大概率会先拓展中亚、东南亚短途国际市场,在多样运行环境中积累运营经验。 "The priority is to complete the transition from zero to one — making the first international route operate safely and accumulating experience," Guo said. "Only after establishing overseas safety operation and maintenance standards should the C919 move from one route to multiple routes. 郭佳称:“当下首要任务是完成从0到1的突破,保障首条国际航线安全运行、沉淀实操经验。只有建立成熟的境外安全运营与维修标准后,C919才能从单条航线拓展至多条国际航线。” "Airworthiness certification is indeed one of the biggest barriers for the C919 entering mainstream European and US markets," Zhu said. 朱克力表示:“适航认证,确实是C919进入欧美主流市场最大阻碍之一。” He said certification by authorities such as the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the US Federal Aviation Administration would be essential, while airlines' familiarity with the aircraft, maintenance networks, leasing systems and market recognition would also influence adoption. 他表示,获取欧盟航空安全局、美国联邦航空管理局等机构的适航认证至关重要;同时航司对机型的熟悉度、全球维修网络、飞机租赁体系以及市场认可度,都会影响各国引进该机的意愿。 narrowbody /ˈnærəʊbɒdi/窄体客机 airworthiness /ˈeəwɜːðinəs/适航性 certification /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/认证 infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/基础设施 short-haul /ˌʃɔːt ˈhɔːl/短途的 maintenance /ˈmeɪntənəns/维修,维护

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