Smith:Mr. Lee, I came here to discuss with you on setting up a joint venture.How about the current investment environment in this area?
史密斯:李先生,我这次来是想和你一起讨论怎样建立合资企业。这个地方的投资环境如何?
Mr. Lee:Here, the telecommunications and transportation are highly developed. Surely the living conditions are great.
李先生:这里通信和交通都很便利,生活环境也很不错。
Smith:Is there any other favorable policy or measure?
史密斯:还有没有其他什么优惠政策和措施呢?
Mr. Lee:According to China's investment policy, a joint venture will be allowed a certain reduction or even total exemption from income tax in the first five years.What's more,all lawful rights and interests of foreign investors are protected by the Chinese law.
李先生:根据我国的投资政策,合资企业在前5年里,所得税可以减免。而且,外国投资者的合法权益会受到中国法律的保护。
Smith:Great. Then what do you think of the risks existing in the investment here?
史密斯:好极了。那么您是怎么看待在这里投资所存在的风险呢?
Mr. Lee:Whenever and wherever you invest, there would be risks.What's more, our government creates an excellent environment for foreign investors. The chance of success in China is very high.
李先生:不管是什么时候,什么地方,投资都是有风险的。更何况,我们的政府为投资者创造了良好的环境,在这里投资成功的机会多。
Smith:It seems that it is much more favorable to make an investment in China than in other countries.
史密斯:看来在中国投资比在其他国家更加有利。
Mr. Lee:I think so. China is a big country with a large population,rich resources. All these are favorable conditions for investors to make investment.
李先生:我也这么认为。中国是个大国,人口众多,资源丰富,这些都是投资的良好条件。
Smith:I'll think it over. Thank you for your information.
史密斯:我会好好考虑的。谢谢您的信息。