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【看中國2018年6月23日訊】社長說，報紙踏上了第六百期了，每隔百周就應該寫點「美美詞」向讀者與客戶表達報紙的感謝之情。每到這時，我就一個腦袋變成二個大，雖然中國的文字是博大精深，但客套的語言用多了也一樣會乏味，其實我很自信，讀者每週都能從報紙上感受到報社工作者的用心與誠意。
還是說幾句實在一點的吧，澳洲一個高等學府的學者為了撰寫研究報告而採訪了我，他問：「你們有勇氣讓這份獨立中文報持續發展下去嗎？」我說，能否發展下去的決定因素不是勇氣，而取決於澳洲政府能否堅守本國的民主價值觀。所謂勇氣表現在對每一位讀者的真誠與尊重，這一點《看中國》報絕對擁有。
當今外來勢力橫行猖獗，干涉並綁架了整個華人社區，作為一家獨立中文媒體勢必在一個非常不平等也有失公平的環境中求生存，《看中國》報能成功堅守十二年堪稱僥倖，感謝澳洲是個民主自由的國家。
學者問我，「你如何評價華人政客？」我說其中不乏害群之馬，不論是過氣的、在任的，還是正試圖躋身其中的，許多華人政客最終都是為了一些虛偽的光環和不為人知的利益而充當著外來勢力的說客，去影響和誤導華人社會及澳洲政府。
華人移民到了澳洲這片自由的土地上，理所當然地應該愛上這片土地，融入這個民主社會，享受它的多元與自由。《看中國》報從建報開始就致力於克服困難，不遺餘力地為我們的讀者提供最佳的服務。
近幾年來，《看中國》報與澳洲主流進行了廣泛的接觸，希望在搭建澳洲社會與華人社區之間的橋樑時，更加體現出《看中國》報公正可信的角色與價值。
感謝讀者與客戶們對《看中國》的支持！
夏言
澳洲看中國總編
2018年6月23日
Editor's Words on the 12th Anniversary of Vision China Times in Australia
Today's edition marks Vision China Times' 12th anniversary and 600th edition in Australia. My publisher told me that on the anniversary of every centenary edition, in keeping with Chinese tradition, I need to write something "nice" for the front page, thanking our readers and clients. Every time I hear this, my head explodes. Despite the profoundness of the Chinese language, there is only so much one can write pandering to formalities before it gets dry and boring. Actually I am confident that readers can feel the efforts and sincerity of our staff every week when they read our paper.
Let me be forthright and to the point. A scholar at an Australian university once interviewed me for his research report. He asked, "Do you have the courage to continue this independent Chinese newspaper?" I replied, "Courage is essential in the face of independent reporting, which Vision China Times adheres to 100%, but it is not the key to whether or not we can continue this newspaper. Whether we can continue is highly dependent on the Australian government standing by this country's democratic values."
In recent years, under the intense interference of a certain foreign government into the Chinese community, independent Chinese language media must survive and compete in an extremely inequitable market space. Thankfully Australia is a liberal democracy so that Vision China Times was able to survive and grow throughout the past 12 years.
The scholar also asked me, "How do you rate politicians of Chinese background?" I said with a sigh, "We are definitely not lacking in examples of negative role models. There are simply too many who, for their own interests, speak on behalf of foreign governments whilst misleading the Chinese community and Australian government in the process."
When Chinese migrants arrive on this democratic land, it is without a doubt that we would love this country, integrate into this liberal society and enjoy the diversity and freedom offered. Vision China Times has overcome many hardships from the onset to continuously provide the best possible service to our readers.
For the past few years, Vision China Times' independent reporting has earned the recognition of Australia's mainstream society. We hope this continued partnership will ensure we are truly able to build the bridge between the mainstream and the Chinese community in our efforts to be a fair and trustworthy Chinese language media platform.
Lastly, I would like to thank our readers and clients for their continued support!
Yan Xia
Chief Editor
Vision China Times Australia
