中国商务部希望促进海外投资

短语讲解：

1. Shi Guangsheng, former president of the China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment, says foreign-funded enterprises in China have made considerable progress.

make progress前进,进步
例句：The boy has made great progress this year.
这男孩今年进步很大。

2. When it comes to the amount of foreign investment among developing countries, China has been number one for 19 consecutive years.

when it comes to当提到……；当谈到……；一谈到……；当说到……；当涉及到……
例句：When it comes to German, I know nothing.
谈到德语,我一窍不通。

3. At a meeting of the China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment, Shi Guangsheng says foreign-funded enterprises have become an important component of China's market economy, and have played a significant role in sustaining China's rapid economic growth and promoting independent innovation.

play a role in在……扮演一个角色，在某方面起作用
例句：Woman used to play a passive role in a marriage.
妇女过去在婚姻中常常扮演顺从被动的角色。

4. In addition, Shi notes that foreign-funded enterprises have created jobs for Chinese people, fulfilled their social responsibility, and made important contributions to building a harmonious society.

make a contribution to为……做出贡献
例句：Einstein makes a great contribution to science.
爱因斯坦对科学作出了伟大的贡献。

5. The government is stepping up efforts to solve these problems.

step up加紧，加快；增加
例句：He's stepping up writing his new novel.
他正在加紧写作他的新小说。

6. Chen also says China will further open up its service sector, strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights, and guarantee fair competition for foreign enterprises, so that they can enjoy equal treatment in China.

open up开放
例句：They opened the country up to trade.
他们实行国家贸易开放。

7. He adds that China is committed to promoting industrial upgrading and structural adjustment, and providing more opportunities for foreign companies in high-end manufacturing and modern agriculture.

be committed to献身于，致力于
例句：The Government is committed to protecting intellectual property rights.
香港特区政府致力保护知识产权。