解码中国| 这个英国人为浙江写了一本书

“要了解中国经济社会的发展，浙江是一个极佳的窗口。”经过一年多调研和写作，大卫·弗格森（David W. Ferguson）在他的新书导语中这样写道。

“Zhejiang offers an excellent window into China’s economic and social development,” After more than a year of research and writing, David W. Ferguson wrote this in the preface of his new book.

近日，《潮涌之江：中国发展看“浙”里》中英文版图书付梓出版。该书由外文出版社荣誉英文主编、中国政府友谊奖获得者大卫·弗格森执笔，他用十余万字讲述了自己在浙江寻找中国发展密码的故事。

Recently, the Chinese and English editions of the book China’s Development in the New Era - the Zhejiang Experiencewere published. The book is authored by David W. Ferguson,honorary chief English editor at Foreign Languages Press and a recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award. In over 60,000 words, he narrates his story of seeking the keys to China's development in Zhejiang.

大卫出生于英国苏格兰，毕业于爱丁堡大学法学专业。他精通英语、法语、德语、意大利语，曾在多个国家工作和生活过。2004年，大卫成为中国女婿，一段与中国的情缘就此展开。2006年，大卫跟随妻子来到中国发展。他2008年开始供职于中国网，参与报道了北京奥运会、上海世博会等重大事件。2010年至今，他在外文出版社从事英文编辑和写作工作。

Ferguson was born in Scotland, UK, and graduated with a law degree from the University of Edinburgh. He is fluent in English, French, German, and Italian, and has worked and lived in several countries. In 2004, he married his Chinese wife, marking the beginning of his connection with China. In 2006, he moved to China with his wife to pursue his career. He started working at China.org.cn in 2008 and reported on major events such as the Beijing Olympics and the Shanghai World Expo. Since 2010, he has been engaged in English editing and writing at Foreign Languages Press.

惊喜于“第二故乡”日新月异的发展变化，大卫想让世界了解真实的中国。这些年，他的名字出现在许多重要著作中。他是《习近平谈治国理政》第一至四卷英文版的主要母语改稿人。大卫时常在数十万字的文稿中比较、推敲，反复斟酌用词乃至标点。

Amazed by the rapid changes in his second hometown, Ferguson wants the world to understand the real China. Over the years, he has workedon many important works. He is the main English editor of the four volumes of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China. He often compares and scrutinizes hundreds of thousands of words in manuscripts, carefully considering the choice of wordsand punctuation.

2023年，大卫在浙江调研。‍

在中国19年，他阅过万卷书，也走过万里中国路。这些经历使大卫形成了观察中国、介绍中国的独特视角，撰写出版了《南通故事》《发现苏州》《水韵江苏》《生态北京：绿韵新城》等多部图书，向世界展示了一个积极、务实、开放的中国。2021年，因为在中外文化交流方面作出的突出贡献，他获得中国政府友谊奖。

‍Having lived in China for 19 years, he has read countless books and traveled thousands of miles across the country. These experiences have given Ferguson a unique perspective on observing China and the inspiration to write books about China, includingNantongTales,Sipping the Essence of Suzhou,Water Cities of Jiangsu Province andBuilding a Green Beijing,showcasing a positive, pragmatic, and open China to the world. In 2021, he received the Chinese Government Friendship Award for his outstanding contributionto cultural exchanges between China and other countries.

中国发展的密码是什么？这些年，不管是编辑改稿还是著书，大卫一直在寻找答案。

What are the keys to China's development? Over the years, whether editing,or writing, Ferguson has been searching for the answer.

2023年，他来到浙江，继续探索、寻找和体验，年近古稀却依然有一股苏格兰小伙子的冲劲儿。他在浙江的大地上行走，感受风土人情。

In 2023, he visited Zhejiang to continue his exploration, still full of radiating energy of ayoung man despiteapproachinghis 70s. He strolled across the land of Zhejiang, immersing himself in its unique customs and traditions.

1月15日，浙江省国际传播中心（ZICC）与外文出版社联合推出系列报道《解码中国 大卫看“浙”里》，邀请大卫·弗格森为我们讲述他眼里的中国发展故事。敬请关注。

Starting Jan 15, Zhejiang International Communication Center (ZICC) and Foreign Languages Press will jointly launch a series of reports titled Decode China: DavidFerguson’s Storytelling, inviting Ferguson to share his stories of China’s development. Stay tuned.（浙江省国际传播中心）