On the morning of December 4^th, prior to the commencement of various forums at the 5^th World Media Summit, a distinguished foreign guest with greying hair strolled through the venue, carrying a thermos. When asked which session he planned to attend, he chuckled and replied, "I just visited that hall twice, came back to this one, and I'm still deciding which discussion to join."

This avid participant in every forum is Professor Mark Levine from the Central University for Nationalities and a recipient of the Chinese government's "Friendship Award." Having lived in China for 18 years since arriving from the United States in 2005, Levin has traversed numerous cities and ventured into rural China. He remarked, "In my travels across China, I have witnessed a 'people-centered' development philosophy, which I believe will be the central idea for future prosperity, bringing about both economic and cultural flourishing."

Levin visited Kashgar in Xinjiang to observe China's poverty alleviation efforts. "Locals mentioned that the government provided subsidies to help rebuild their houses, and life has improved significantly," Levin recalled. In a modern three-bedroom home, a resident told him, "The government listens to what we want rather than dictating what we should do. Local officials say they are here to solve our problems, to help us develop sustainably, not just staying for a day or two." In Yecheng County, the government dispatched many experts to teach local farmers how to grow vegetables in greenhouse sheds, providing funds to kickstart the cultivation. In Yarkant County, after the renovation of the old city, the living environment for locals improved. These experiences left a profound impact on Levin.

Having traveled to different parts of China and engaging in conversations with diverse people, Levin has developed an increasingly nuanced understanding of China. Eager to convey an authentic portrayal of China to the world, he established a studio centered around telling Chinese stories. "Most of my life is spent telling Chinese stories. This is the World Media Summit, and it's a great opportunity to share my experiences in China with the global media," he expressed.

During an interview with reporters, Levin emphasized that in his 18 years of living in China, he has encountered the most genuine aspects of the country. "The Chinese government is developing in a very peaceful manner, actively seeking mutual benefits between nations." He believes events like the World Media Summit are meaningful, providing media from around the world the chance to step into China and personally experience the ongoing transformations in the country.

Levin also expressed his hope for more American youth to visit China, witnessing firsthand the changes and stories of the country.

Source :Yangcheng Evening News

中国政府“友谊奖”获得者马克·力文：欢迎亲身来感受真实的中国

12月4日上午，在第五届世界媒体峰会的各项分论坛开始前，一位头发花白的外国嘉宾拿着随身携带的保温杯，在会场内逡巡。当记者问他选择去听哪个议题的时候，他笑着说：“我刚去了那个会议厅两次，又回到这个会议厅，我还在试图决定去听哪边的讨论。”

这位每场分论坛讨论都不想错过的外国嘉宾，是来自中央民族大学的教授，同时也是中国政府“友谊奖”获得者马克·力文。自2005年从美国来到中国，马克·力文已经在中国这片土地生活了18年。在这18年里，他走访了中国许多大城市，也去到了中国的农村。他说：“在中国各地的游历中，我看到了中国的发展确实是‘以人为本’的，这必将成为未来发展的中心理念，也带来更多的经济繁荣和文化繁荣。”

马克·力文曾到新疆喀什考察中国的脱贫历程。“当地人说，政府给了补贴帮助他们修好曾经被毁的房子，日子越过越好。”马克·力文还记得，在一个现代化的三居室里，屋主告诉他：“政府在倾听我们想要什么，而不是直接告诉我们要做什么。当地干部说，我们来这里就是帮大家解决问题，会帮大家可持续地发展，而不是来一天两天就走了。”在叶城县，政府派了很多专家免费教当地农民用温室大棚种菜，还会给农民们启动基金来修大棚种蔬菜；在莎车县，老城改造后，当地人的居住环境更好了……这些所见所闻深深地留在马克·力文的脑海里。

因为游历过中国的不同地方，与不同的中国人进行交流，马克·力文愈发地了解中国。他更想把一个真实的中国传递给世界，并且成立了一个以讲中国故事为核心的工作室。他说：“我生活里的大部分时间，是在讲述中国故事。而这里，是世界媒体大会，所以我来到这里。这是一次面向世界媒体、介绍我在中国经历的好机会。”

在接受记者专访时，马克·力文提到，在中国生活的18年里，他接触到中国最真实的情况。“中国政府以非常和平的方式在发展，并努力寻求各国之间的‘双赢’局面。”他认为，举行世界媒体峰会这类活动，非常有意义，可以让世界各国的媒体有机会走进中国，亲身感受这个国家正在发生的变化。

马克·力文也期待更多的美国青年能到中国来看看，实地了解中国的变化与中国故事。

文 | 记者 谭铮 高焓
图 | 记者 周巍
译 | 刘佳慧
责编 | 王楠
校对 | 苏敏