过去的一年,是新世纪的开端,也是中国喜事连连、大长斗志的一年,为此,中国人民莫不欢欣鼓舞。新年复始,万象更新。今年仍将是一个更自不同的岁月。今年是党的十六大召开的年份。十六大的召开,象新世纪的开始一样,将是中国社会经济发展的新开端,是适应新形势取得新进展的里程 The past year was the beginning of the new century, and it was also a year of China’s joyful events and long fights. For this reason, the Chinese people are delighted. The new year begins and Vientiane is updated. This year will still be a more different year. This year is the year when the party’s 16th National Congress is convened. The convening of the 16th National Congress, like the beginning of the new century, will be a new beginning for China’s socio-economic development and a milestone in adapting to the new situation and achieving new progress.