HSK 6 Reading

International Diplomacy in the Age of Globalization

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时代,国际外交充满变数与挑战。

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In the age of globalization, international diplomacy is full of variables and challenges.

各国在处理复杂国际事务时,往往需要处变不惊的智慧。

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When handling complex international affairs, countries often need the wisdom of staying unruffled in the face of change.

面对地区冲突,与外交谈判是首要步骤。

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In the face of regional conflict, ceasefire and diplomatic negotiation are the first steps.

然而,一些国家却在此时点石成金,将危机转化为谈判筹码。

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However, some countries at such moments turn stone into gold, converting crisis into bargaining chips for negotiation.

问题常常成为外交角力的焦点。

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Arms embargoes and arms sales issues often become the focal point of diplomatic tussles.

过程中,各方需要熟虑利弊,避免杯弓蛇影。

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During negotiations, all parties need to weigh the pros and cons carefully and avoid jumping at shadows.

有些领导人却选择逡巡不前,犹豫不决。

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Some leaders instead choose to hesitate and hold back, indecisive and wavering.

危机与金融衍生品风险,有时也与外交政策紧密相连。

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Sovereign debt crises and the risks of financial derivatives are sometimes also closely linked to foreign policy.

技术创新如物联网和自然语言处理,正在改变国际交流的方式。

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Technological innovations such as the Internet of Things and natural language processing are changing the way of international communication.

但这些工具也可能被滥用,引起国际社会的诟病。

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But these tools can also be abused, drawing criticism from the international community.

一个负责任的大国,应做到

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A responsible major power should be self-disciplined for the public good and consistent inside and out.

面对人口老龄化等全球性问题,国际合作显得尤为重要。

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In the face of global problems such as population aging, international cooperation appears especially important.

岁月如梭,国际格局在悄然变化。

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Time flies like a shuttle, and the international landscape is changing quietly.

唯有通过真诚对话与合作,才能实现持久和平与共同繁荣。

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Only through sincere dialogue and cooperation can lasting peace and shared prosperity be achieved.

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