1.仲春时节的海南，山青海碧，日暖风轻

Hainan today greets us with green mountains, blue ocean, gentle breeze and warm sunshine.

2.各国嘉宾汇聚一堂，出席博鳌亚洲论坛2018年年会

we gather here for the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2018

3.久久不见久久见，久久见过还想见

It has been a long time since we last met, and I hope it will be a long time before we have to part

4.立足亚洲，面向世界

with a focus on Asia and a global perspective

5.向…表示衷心的感谢

express our heartfelt thanks to…

6.向…表示热烈的祝贺

express warm congratulations to…

7.顺应时代潮流，符合各方期待

It is in line with the trend of the times and reflects the expectation of all parties

8.相信各位嘉宾和各界人士将畅所欲言，提出真知灼见

I am sure your engaging discussions here will produce many insights

9.历史，总是在一些特殊年份给人们以汲取智慧、继续前行的力量

There are certain historic occasions that empower us with the wisdom and strength to move forward

10.2018年是海南建省办经济特区30周年

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Province and Special Economic Zone of Hainan

11.海南省可谓“因改革开放而生，因改革开放而兴” 

It is reform and opening-up that has given life and prosperity to Hainan

12.经济社会发展取得巨大成就

achieve phenomenal social and economic growth

13.改革开放以来，海南从一个较为封闭落后的边陲岛屿，发展成为中国最开放、最具活力的地区之一

It is reform and opening-up that has turned it from the once backward and remote island into one of China’s most open and dynamic regions

14.一滴水可以反映出太阳的光辉

the radiance of the sun is reflected by a drop of water

15.一个地方可以体现一个国家的风貌

the development of a country may be epitomized by an individual region

16.海南发展是中国40年改革开放的一个重要历史见证

Hainan stands as an important historical witness to China’s reform and opening-up over the past four decades

17.中共十一届三中全会为标志

the Third Plenary Session of the 11th CPC Central Committee

18.中国人民用双手书写了国家和民族发展的壮丽史诗

the Chinese people have added a glorious chapter to the development epic of the country and the nation

19.40年来，中国人民始终艰苦奋斗、顽强拼搏，极大解放和发展了中国社会生产力

Over the last four decades, the Chinese people have significantly unleashed and enhanced productivity in China through hard work with an unyielding spirit

20.天道酬勤

Heaven rewards those who work hard

21.春华秋实

flowers in spring come to fruition in autumn

22.坚持聚精会神搞建设

focused endeavor in national development

23.坚持改革开放不动摇

unwavering commitment to reform and opening-up

24.第一大工业国

the largest industrial producer

25.第一大货物贸易国

the largest trader of goods

26.第一大外汇储备国

the holder of the largest foreign exchange reserves

27.按照可比价格计算，中国国内生产总值年均增长约9.5%

 China’s GDP has averaged an annual growth rate of around 9.5% in comparable prices

28.以美元计算，中国对外贸易额年均增长14.5%

 China’s foreign trade has registered an annual growth of 14.5% in US dollar

29.中国人民生活从短缺走向充裕、从贫困走向小康

The Chinese people have emerged from a life of shortages and poverty and are now enjoying abundant supply and a moderately prosperous life

30.现行联合国标准下的7亿多贫困人口成功脱贫

According to current UN standards, more than 700 million Chinese people have been lifted out of poverty