The Ambassador of Denmark to China, Mr. Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen, sends his New Year Greetings to the Chinese people.


2010 will be a year of celebration in Sino-Danish relations. On 11 May it will be 60 years ago, that Denmark established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Denmark was one of the very first Western countries to do so. Throughout 2010 this anniversary will be celebrated with a number of bilateral visits as well as commercial and cultural activities.


我很高兴能有这个机会为大家献上新年致辞。2010年将是丹中关系史上值得庆祝的一年。60年前的5月11日，丹麦王国和中华人民共和国正式建立了外交关系。丹麦是西方国家里最早和中国建立外交关系的国家之一。2010年，我们将通过一系列的双边访问以及商业和文化活动来庆祝这一盛事。


Another major event connecting Denmark and China this year is the World EXPO 2010 in Shanghai. It will be a perfect platform to tell the story of Denmark to China and the World. The theme of the EXPO 2010 is "Better Cities - Better Life". This theme gives Denmark a great opportunity to share our strong traditions and competences in creating sustainable and harmonious cities where people can live, grow and be happy without sacrificing economic growth.


今年丹中两国间的另一大事是2010上海世博会。这将成为向中国和世界介绍丹麦的最好平台。上海世博会的主题是“城市，让生活更美好”。这个主题能让丹麦有机会展示其打造可持续及和谐发展的城市的经验，在丹麦人们可以幸福地生活而不必以牺牲经济发展为代价。


As you all know, Denmark will bring the Little Mermaid to Shanghai as a gesture of friendship and trust. Having this national treasure at the very centre of the Danish Pavilion shows our dedication to both the EXPO 2010 in Shanghai and Sino-Danish cooperation in general.


众所周知，世界著名的小美人鱼像将来到上海世博会。这体现了丹麦对中国的友谊和信任。届时这一丹麦的国宝将矗立在丹麦馆的中央。这显示了丹麦对2010上海世博会的热忱并且体现了丹中合作。


I am sure 2010 will be yet another momentous year for China, yet another year with a lot of progress, with a lot of new developments, and I wish that this year will bring everybody more progress, more prosperity and continuous good health - 虎年快乐 (Happy Year of the Tiger).


我确信2010年对于中国将非常重要。这一年中国将取得更大的进步和发展。我也祝愿新的一年各位也能取得更大进步，身体健康，万事如意——虎年快乐!