《從坦贊鐵路駛上一帶一路(英文版)》為《從坦贊鐵路駛上“一帶一路”》的英文版,詳盡介紹了絲綢之路的由來和歷史發(fā)展的歷程——公元前139年,西漢御史張騫駕駛商船從廣州出發(fā)看,穿越馬六甲海峽,經(jīng)過印度、斯里蘭卡、橫渡印度洋,到達(dá)坦桑尼亞進(jìn)入非洲大陸。公元1969年,中鐵建工人沿著海上絲綢之路,來到坦桑尼亞建成了一條鋼鐵長龍——坦贊鐵路。譽(yù)為中非友誼之路,迄今已有50年。
《從坦贊鐵路駛上一帶一路(英文版)》將這50年的風(fēng)雨同舟,披荊斬棘、砥礪奮進(jìn),中鐵建工三代人繪就的一副悲壯輝煌的歷史畫卷展現(xiàn)給讀者,譜寫了一曲感人肺腑的奮斗之歌。
This book was compiled by China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) before the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.I am more than willing to write a preface for it for I was there for China's assistance in the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway and I witnessed CRCEG's overseas development.
I participated as a foreign aid worker in China's assistance in the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway in the 1970s.Later, from the 1980s to the 1990s, was in charge of foreign economic assistance and technical cooperation at the Ministry of Railways (predecessor to China State Railway Group Co.,Ltd.).According to our national strategic plan, along with my colleagues, implemented some projects with far-reaching impacts.In 2010, was awarded the Gold Medal of China's Foreign Aid Contribution Award by the Ministry of Commerce, which should also be credited to all organizations and their employees participating in the foreign aid ofrailway construction.
I was part of our country's foreign aid railway construction projects a few times.Among them, the mos.t unforgettable one is that of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway.In the 1960s, two newly independent African countries, Tanzania and Zambia, were eager to build the Tanzania-Zambia Railway in order to boost their national economy, turned to
China for help after westem countries turned them down.Chinese leaders clearly expressed their support.October 1970 saw the start of the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway.After more than five years of hard work by workers from China, Tanzania and Zambia, the 1,860.5-kilometer railway was completed.In July 1976, the Chinese government officially handed over full ownership of the railway to the two countries.The Tanzania-Zambia Railway has become the \"Freedom Railway\" in the eyes of the people of Tanzania and Zambia, and a historical monument to the friendly ties between China and Africa.
Part 1 CRCEG's First Overseas Task: Foreign Aid in the Constructionof the Tanzania-Zambia Railway
Chapter 1 A Great Decision
Chapter 2 Starting from Scratch: Survey and Design
1.The Chinese Courtyard House in Dares Salaam
2.An Arduous Task
3.A Miracle
4.Our Unusual Designers
5.\"China rafiki sawa\".
Chapter 3 An Unforgettable Memory
1.Traveling across the Oceans to Tanzania
2.Striving to Complete the Project on Schedule
3.Quality Comes First
4.Living in Perfect Harmony wittl Nature
5.We Rely on No One but Ourselves
6.For the Motherland
7.An Unforgettable Friendship
Chapter 4 The 69 Tombs at the Foot of Kilimanjaro
1.An Interview with Zhang Deshan's Son
2.CtLEC's Memorial Ceremony
3.President Xi Jinping and President Jakaya Kikwete Paid Tribute to Martyrs
Part 2 A Difficult Start for Overseas Business.
Chapter 1 The Persistence and Perseverance of CRCEG's Workers
Chapter 2 Innovation and Expansion
1.Opening up New Markets in Tanzania
2.Working in UAE
3.The Foreign Aid Project of Rwanda Stadium
4.Working in Poland
Chapter 3 Having a Foothold Overseas and Overcoming Five Barriers
1.Language Barrier
2.Difficulties in Life
3.Homesickness
4.Difficulties at Work
5.Diseases
Chapter 4 Foreign Aid Workers and Their Spirit
1.In Memory of My Father Hao Wenliang
2.Observing the Meteorite on the African Prairie
3.Hymn of the Friendship between China and Rwanda
4.Red Ants
5.Commandments to My Son
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Part 3 Deep Ploughing and Rooting in Africa.
Chapter 1 Taking Root in Tanzania and Strengthening the Major Market
1.Settling Down in Dares Salaam
2.Starting a Business in Zanzibar and Becoming the \"Lord\" of the Island.
3.Opening the Mwanza and Arusha Markets
Part 4 Flying over the Mediterranean and Starting Business in Algeria
Part 5 Crossing the Pacific and Making Achievemnets in the Country of Birds of Paradise
Part 6 Marching into Central Asia and Making Achievements in a World of Ice and Snow
Part 7 Keeping the Five Star Red Flag Flying High in Antarctica
Part 8 Sailing with the Wind-Restarting with the Belt and Road Initiative