上月应邀在中国出席了一个地方性研讨会,专家们齐聚一堂对该地区经济发展所付出的努力进行了探讨。围坐在一张大圆桌前的专家小组进行了长时间交流,会后宣布了一些搞活当地经济的计划。在喊着口号探讨如何创造未来时,我的目光却无法从那些摆在会议桌上提供给与会人员的零食上移开。 Last month was invited to attend a local seminar in China, where experts gathered to discuss the efforts made in the economic development of the region. The panel of experts sitting in front of a large round table held lengthy exchanges and announced plans to revitalize the local economy. While shouting slogans about how to create the future, my eyes were not removed from the snacks that were presented to the participants at the conference table.