□ 文/本刊記者 李靜
2015年9月7日,中國(guó)首個(gè)“丹麥生活·設(shè)計(jì)展”在重慶舉辦開幕慶典,丹麥的21家國(guó)際一線品牌集聚重慶。剛于8月19日,在北京向中國(guó)國(guó)家主席習(xí)近平遞交了國(guó)書的丹麥新任駐華大使戴世閣也專程出席,這也是他首次訪問重慶。來華履新前,戴世閣曾任丹麥王國(guó)駐日本國(guó)大使、駐阿富汗伊斯蘭共和國(guó)大使和駐以色列國(guó)大使。借此機(jī)會(huì),本刊記者特地對(duì)戴世閣大使進(jìn)行了專訪,暢談丹麥與重慶的雙邊發(fā)展。
“設(shè)計(jì)文化的交流,是兩地展開合作交流很好的切入點(diǎn),我們希望能在中國(guó)的中西部地區(qū)分享來自北歐的設(shè)計(jì)理念?!贝魇篱w表示,丹麥被認(rèn)為是全世界幸福指數(shù)最高的國(guó)家,在生活、環(huán)保等領(lǐng)域與中國(guó)已有相關(guān)合作和交流,但與中國(guó)中西部地區(qū)的合作還需加強(qiáng)。
戴世閣認(rèn)為,中國(guó)是一個(gè)歷史悠久的國(guó)家,對(duì)傳統(tǒng)的繼承和發(fā)揚(yáng)也有自己的思量和探索,這與丹麥設(shè)計(jì)理念不謀而合。他介紹,丹麥一位世界知名的設(shè)計(jì)大師漢斯·瓦格納曾設(shè)計(jì)出一把聞名全球的椅子“中國(guó)椅”。它是瓦格納在看到中國(guó)的圈椅后突發(fā)靈感,以此為主題設(shè)計(jì)的,這也可以證明設(shè)計(jì)的融合是不分國(guó)界的。“我希望更多的丹麥設(shè)計(jì)來到中國(guó),與中國(guó)設(shè)計(jì)擦出更多火花。”戴世閣說。
在談到重慶與丹麥的雙邊發(fā)展時(shí),戴世閣稱,重慶是中國(guó)“一帶一路”建設(shè)的重要城市,丹麥非常注重與重慶的合作。據(jù)他透露,除家居設(shè)計(jì)展這類文化交流活動(dòng)外,還希望與重慶開展綠色能源和交通運(yùn)輸方面的合作。
丹麥駐華大使戴世閣
“特別是渝新歐鐵路開通后,將大大刺激重慶物流業(yè)的發(fā)展,丹麥的物流業(yè)也不遜色,希望兩地企業(yè)能有機(jī)會(huì)展開探討合作,一起解決交通物流中遇到的問題?!贝魇篱w表示,隨著雙方間設(shè)計(jì)文化的深度交流,越來越多的丹麥家居品牌入駐重慶,在選擇運(yùn)輸家具時(shí),各商家也會(huì)根據(jù)各自的情況,通過航空或鐵路進(jìn)行運(yùn)輸,而“渝新歐”會(huì)是一個(gè)非常不錯(cuò)的選擇。
對(duì)于不久前剛剛舉行的中國(guó)人民抗日戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)暨世界反法西斯戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)勝利70周年閱兵,戴世閣說,他有幸在華履新時(shí)受邀觀禮閱兵式,感觸頗深。丹麥在二戰(zhàn)期間,作為受害國(guó),與中國(guó)情況相似,受到歐洲法西斯的侵害。“兩國(guó)在二戰(zhàn)時(shí)期就已是相隔千里的盟友,作為丹麥駐華大使,我非常感謝中國(guó)在反法西斯戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)中所做出的貢獻(xiàn)?!?/p>
據(jù)了解,今年正值中丹建交65周年,同時(shí)也是丹麥駐重慶總領(lǐng)事館建館10周年。戴世閣表示,未來將促進(jìn)中丹兩國(guó)關(guān)系進(jìn)一步發(fā)展。比如在中丹人員交流方面,會(huì)更多地宣傳丹麥,讓更多的人對(duì)這片神奇迷人的土地產(chǎn)生興趣,來旅游、學(xué)習(xí)或者投資。大使表示,丹麥?zhǔn)俏鞣絿?guó)家,投資環(huán)境非常友好,丹麥人英語都說的很好,這里是打開北歐的大門,還擁有北歐最重要的港口——哥本哈根,以及世界上頂尖的船運(yùn)公司。航運(yùn)貿(mào)易機(jī)構(gòu)和基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施建設(shè)也十分發(fā)達(dá),這是很多中國(guó)公司考慮投資建設(shè)時(shí)候的重要考慮因素。
On September 7,2015,at the opening ceremony of China’s first “ Danish Lifestyle·Design”exhibition,there are 21 world’s top-tier brands gathering together in Chongqing.Newlyassigned Danish Ambassador Mr.Arders Carsten Damsgaard made his first visit to Chongqing right after his submitted credential to President Xi in Beijing on August 19.Ambassador Mr.Arders Carsten Damsgaard was assigned as Ambassador of Denmark to Japan,Ambassador of Denmark to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,and Ambassador of Denmark to Israel before to China.Since he was in Chongqing,reporter had the chance to interview with Ambassador Mr.Arders Carsten Damsgaard about Denmark-Chongqing bilateral development.
Looking forward to More Danish Design to China
“In response to enhance Denmark-Chongqing bilateral cooperation,design and cultural exchange is a sure way to start with.We hope to share more with the Mid-West China especially in modern design.“said by Ambassador Damsgaard.He also demonstrated that,Denmark is usually known as a country the happiest country where people living in,and now notes with satisfaction the progress achieved in coordination of efforts and people-to-people connectivity with China,but looking forward to more in Mid-West China.
Ambassador Damsgaard believes that with such a long and glorious history,China puts forward its strategies and explorations on the basis of tradition inheritance.It happens to coincide with Danish design concept on the point.The worldfamous Danish designer Hans Wagner created his master piece “China Chair”by inspiration from China’s traditional roundbacked armchair.It is so a perfect example to demonstrate that there is no boundary for design.“I am looking forward to more Danish designers coming to China,and hope to see more sparks with China design.”Said Damsgaard .
More Denmark-style Home Brands Introduced to Chongqing Through Yu Xin Ou Railway
Ambassador Damsgaard affirmed that Chongqing is one of the most important cities while making strenuous joint efforts to enhance “One Belt and One Road”initiative,and Denmark is committed to create favorable conditions for Denmark-Chongqing bilateral cooperation not only in the field of home design,but also in the field of eco-friendly energy supply and transportation infrastructure.
“Chongqing’s logistic industry has been booming especially since Yu Xin Ou Railway put into operation.As Denmark is also a country no less competitive in logistic than any developed countries,it would be great opportunity for Denmark and China to deepen their cooperation in innovation of logistics.”Damsgaard indicated.Taking into consideration immense people-to-people exchange and cooperation,Denmark reaffirmed the importance of the Yu Xin Ou railway which shall facilitate bilateral trades.
Welcome China’s Investment to Denmark
Ambassador Damsgaard said it was his great honor being invited to the Tiananmen Parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the victory of Second World War,During which Denmark had significant experience in combating invasion as same as China.As Ambassador of Denmark to China,Damsgaard shows his appreciation to China’s contribution in the anti-fascist war.
The year of 2015 is very special because it is the year of the 65th anniversary of establishment of Denmark-China diplomatic ties,and also the 10th anniversary of the opening of Royal Danish Consulate in Chongqing.As newly-assigned Ambassador to China,Damsgaard said Denmark aims to strengthen its partnership and long term cooperation with China by people-to-people exchange.Building sustained relationship with China will help Denmark be more open to the world,attract more investments.Denmark is engaged in talks to be more friendly to foreign investments,and will focus on creating international business environment,including English-speaking.Take Copenhagen as a great example,it attracts many foreign investments because of its advanced shipping networks and infrastructure.