中美两国同是具有世界影响的大国,但两国的大国形象存在比较大的差异,在现代身份方面,中国是转型中的社会主义市场经济国家而美国是成熟的资本主义市场经济国家;在战略选择方面,中国坚持走和平发展道路而美国在追求霸权;在国际贡献方面,中国力争做负责任的大国而美国坚持霸权领导。稳步发展、爱好和平、团结合作、开放进取、构建和谐世界,是中国进一步塑造大国形象的目标选择
China and America, as two influential big countries, differ greatly in terms of image. China is a socialist country of market economy in transition while America is a mature capitalist country of market economy. China pursues the road of peace and development while America seeks hegemony. China aims to be a responsible big country while America insists on its hegemonic leadership. China is further molding its image as a country in pursuit of steady development, love of peace, solidarity and cooperation, ope...