文/郝 美（Meaad Fadhel Ali Qasem，也門(mén)） 譯/張佳藝

12年前，我作為西安電子科技大學(xué)的一名本科生第一次來(lái)到中國(guó)，自那時(shí)起，我就關(guān)注到了兩會(huì)。據(jù)我所知，兩會(huì)是1959年以來(lái)歷年召開(kāi)的全國(guó)人民代表大會(huì)和中國(guó)人民政治協(xié)商會(huì)議，是中國(guó)最重要的政治活動(dòng)之一。作為一名長(zhǎng)期在華生活并見(jiàn)證了兩會(huì)成果的外國(guó)公民，我想我可以談一談我在日常生活中感受到的兩會(huì)帶來(lái)的影響。

在2020年1月新冠疫情暴發(fā)后，中國(guó)封控了兩個(gè)多月。這場(chǎng)危機(jī)極易摧毀國(guó)家經(jīng)濟(jì)，也會(huì)增加貧困。然而，中國(guó)采取了系列措施，盡可能減少損失并穩(wěn)住了局勢(shì)。同時(shí)，中國(guó)還積極尋求恢復(fù)生活的替代方法。例如，疫情期間中國(guó)對(duì)公民和在華工作的外國(guó)人實(shí)施部分稅費(fèi)減免政策，這幫助了我的一個(gè)在義烏開(kāi)公司的姐姐把生意一直經(jīng)營(yíng)至今。另一個(gè)鼓舞人心的故事是，一個(gè)我姐姐的朋友也在義烏工作，并在當(dāng)?shù)負(fù)碛袃商坠?，疫情封控期間，她接到了一名警察的電話(huà)，請(qǐng)求她如果可以的話(huà)為其租戶(hù)免租一兩個(gè)月，或者至少減少他們的租金，幫助他們克服眼下的困境。這通電話(huà)不僅是打給她的，也是打給這個(gè)城市的所有房東的。這種對(duì)細(xì)節(jié)的關(guān)注我在其他地方從未見(jiàn)過(guò)。

Since I arrived in China almost twelve years ago as a bachelor’s student at Xidian University,I have been fascinated by the Two Sessions.The Two Sessions,as I have learned,is an annual event that brings together the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).This event has been held since 1959 and is one of China’s most important political events.As a foreign citizen who has lived in China for a long time and has witnessed the outcomes of The Two Sessions,I believe I can discuss the results I have experienced in my daily life.

During the first outbreak of COVID-19 in January 2020,the country was locked down for more than two months.This crisis could have easily destroyed the country’s economy and significantly increased poverty.However,China’s measurements to minimize losses as much as possible helped contain the situation and find alternative methods to carry on with life.For example,some taxes were abolished for two years,not only for Chinese citizens but also for foreigners working in China.This helped my sister,who owns a company in Yiwu,to keep her business running to this date.Another inspiring story is that of a friend of my sister’s who works in Yiwu and owns two apartments there.She received a call from a police officer during the lockdown,asking her to provide her tenant with one or two months of free rent or at least reduce their rent if she could,to help them overcome this situation.This call was made to her and to every other landlord in the city.Such attention to detail is something I have not seen anywhere else.

就我自己而言，在第一次封控期間，我在應(yīng)對(duì)這種疫情突發(fā)狀況時(shí)沒(méi)有遇到任何困難，因?yàn)槲耶?dāng)時(shí)還是一名在校博士生，西安電子科技大學(xué)為校園內(nèi)的所有學(xué)生提供了所有必需資源。然而，在2022年1月的第二次封控期間，我成了西安電子科技大學(xué)的一名國(guó)際專(zhuān)家，第一次住到了校外。剛搬到校外時(shí)我很沮喪，既對(duì)周?chē)皇煜?，又不知道該如何?yīng)對(duì)封控。盡管如此，我記得每天仍會(huì)接到西安電子科技大學(xué)不同部門(mén)的電話(huà)，詢(xún)問(wèn)我有什么需要。此外，在封控第一周食物供應(yīng)成了問(wèn)題，但我很幸運(yùn)，學(xué)校給我寄來(lái)了幾袋蔬菜包。你可能會(huì)好奇，這和兩會(huì)有什么關(guān)系？事實(shí)上，如果沒(méi)有兩會(huì)的合理指導(dǎo)以及為群眾承擔(dān)責(zé)任的制度，公民和居民不會(huì)有這種福利。

這些故事是兩會(huì)如何幫助中國(guó)各地普通人的一些例子。通過(guò)扶貧等舉措，政府已使數(shù)百萬(wàn)人脫貧脫困，為他們提供了改善生活的機(jī)會(huì)，并幫助他們即使在處境艱難的情況下也能過(guò)上正常的生活。一個(gè)擁有10多億人口的國(guó)家在如此漫長(zhǎng)的封控期間卻沒(méi)有遭遇溫飽問(wèn)題，這讓我感到十分驚訝。其間食物價(jià)格一直保持穩(wěn)定，有時(shí)政府還會(huì)免費(fèi)發(fā)放一些食物。

我還了解到，兩會(huì)的成功體現(xiàn)在政府對(duì)創(chuàng)新和技術(shù)的重視。近年來(lái)，中國(guó)在研發(fā)方面投入了大量資金，催生出蓬勃發(fā)展的科技產(chǎn)業(yè)。這一產(chǎn)業(yè)不僅創(chuàng)造了新的就業(yè)機(jī)會(huì)和經(jīng)濟(jì)增長(zhǎng)，還助推中國(guó)走在技術(shù)創(chuàng)新的前沿。舉個(gè)例子，中國(guó)大疆創(chuàng)新現(xiàn)如今是世界領(lǐng)先的無(wú)人機(jī)制造商，目前市值已超過(guò)300億美元。

兩會(huì)的成功也體現(xiàn)在政府對(duì)可持續(xù)發(fā)展的承諾。中國(guó)在減少碳足跡和向清潔能源過(guò)渡方面取得了重大進(jìn)展。中國(guó)現(xiàn)今是世界上最大的可再生能源生產(chǎn)國(guó)，特別關(guān)注太陽(yáng)能和風(fēng)能。例如，2022年青海省實(shí)現(xiàn)了連續(xù)35天全清潔能源供電，這一壯舉正是通過(guò)政府對(duì)清潔能源的投資和對(duì)減少碳排放的投入實(shí)現(xiàn)的。

經(jīng)過(guò)觀察與思考，我認(rèn)為兩會(huì)的意義在于政府對(duì)人民需求的承諾。通過(guò)種種政策，中國(guó)已使數(shù)千萬(wàn)人脫貧脫困，創(chuàng)造了新的產(chǎn)業(yè)和就業(yè)機(jī)會(huì)，并成為全球經(jīng)濟(jì)大國(guó)。

As for myself,during the first lockdown,I did not face any difficulties coping with the sudden situation because I was still a Ph.D.student living on campus,and Xidian University provided all the necessary resources to everyone on campus.However,during the second lockdown in January 2022,I was a new International Expert at Xidian University,living off-campus for the first time.I was frustrated because I had just moved off-campus and was not familiar with the area,let alone being locked down and unsure how to deal with the situation.Nevertheless,I remember receiving daily calls from different departments at Xidian University,asking if I needed anything.Additionally,when it was challenging to find food during the first week of the lockdown,I was fortunate to have my school send me bags of vegetables.But,you may wonder,what does this have to do with the Two Sessions? In fact,without the rational guidelines of the Two Sessions and the system based on assuming the responsibility of the masses,neither citizens nor residents would have such benefit.

These stories show how the Two Sessions have helped ordinary people across China.Through initiatives like poverty alleviation,the government has been able to lift millions of people out of poverty and provide opportunities for them to improve their lives and help them have an everyday life even in a crisis.I was astonished that a country with a population of more than 1 billion people did not suffer from hunger during such extended lockdowns.Food remained at the steady price,if not distributed for free from the government,sometimes.

From the government’s focus on innovation and technology,I have learned that the Two Sessions are successful.China has made significant investments in research and development in recent years,leading to the emergence of a thriving tech industry.This industry has created new jobs and economic growth and helped propel China to the forefront of technological innovation.One example of this is the Chinese company DJI,which is now the world’s leading manufacturer of drones,is now valued at over $30 billion.

Another factor contributing to the Two Sessions’success is the government’s commitment to sustainable development.China has made significant progress in reducing its carbon footprint and transitioning to clean energy sources.The country is now the world’s largest producer of renewable energy,with a particular focus on solar and wind power.For example,in 2022,the Qinghai province achieved 35 consecutive days of clean energy power supply,a feat made possible through the government’s investment in clean energy and commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

Reflecting on the spirit of the Two Sessions,I believe its success lies in the government’s commitment to the needs of its people.Through its policies,China has lifted tens of millions of people from poverty,created new industries and jobs,and become a global economic power.

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作為一個(gè)在華外國(guó)人，我相信，像我這樣的普通人的故事和經(jīng)歷，以及大疆創(chuàng)新和華為等公司的成功，證明了當(dāng)政府政策專(zhuān)注于改善公民生活時(shí)帶來(lái)的變革力量。

值得注意的是，兩會(huì)不僅是一個(gè)政治活動(dòng)，還是政府與公眾接觸并廣泛聽(tīng)取公眾意見(jiàn)的平臺(tái)。正是通過(guò)這樣的對(duì)話(huà)與交流，中國(guó)才能在建設(shè)一個(gè)更加包容和公平的社會(huì)方面取得進(jìn)展。今年的兩會(huì)重點(diǎn)關(guān)注了教育、醫(yī)療和環(huán)境等問(wèn)題，政府還宣布了增加社會(huì)支出和進(jìn)一步支持中小型企業(yè)的計(jì)劃。我希望有更多的國(guó)家把中國(guó)經(jīng)驗(yàn)作為學(xué)習(xí)榜樣，或參考中國(guó)經(jīng)驗(yàn)后形成自己的成功經(jīng)驗(yàn)。

總而言之，作為這里的外籍人士，我很贊賞兩會(huì)反映的中國(guó)政治和經(jīng)濟(jì)方面的成就。以經(jīng)濟(jì)發(fā)展、創(chuàng)新、技術(shù)和可持續(xù)發(fā)展為重點(diǎn)，中國(guó)在改善人民生活方面取得了重大進(jìn)展。雖然圍繞中國(guó)的政治制度和治理有一些不同聲音，但我認(rèn)為那些從政府政策和舉措中受益的人們的故事與經(jīng)歷是不應(yīng)被忽視或否定的。

As a foreigner in China,I believe that the stories and experiences of ordinary people like me and the success of companies like DJI and Huawei are a testament to the transformative power of government policies when they are focused on improving the lives of their citizens.

It is important to note that the Two Sessions is not just a political event but also a platform for the government to engage with the public and hear their concerns and feedback.Because it is through dialogue and engagement that progress can be made toward a more inclusive and equitable society.This year’s Two Sessions saw a focus on issues such as education,healthcare,and the environment.The government also announced plans to increase social spending and further support small and mediumsized enterprises.I wish that more countries take the Chinese experience as a role model to follow or at least learn from it to have their version of a successful venture.

In conclusion,as an expat here,I appreciate the Two Sessions as a reflection of China’s political and economic success.Through its focus on economic development,innovation,technology,and sustainable development,China has made significant progress in improving the lives of its people.While there are some criticisms surrounding China’s political system and governance,I believe that the tremendous stories and experiences of people who have benefited from government policies and initiatives should not be ignored or dismissed.