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Speech on "US President Obama's Dialogue with China Youth in Shanghai"

Hello. Good afternoon, everyone. I feel honored to have the opportunity to talk with you in Shanghai. I want to thank President Yang of Fudan University for his hospitality and warm welcome. I would also like to thank our excellent Ambassador Huntsman, who is a deep bond between our two countries. I don't know what he said just now, but I hope he spoke very well.

I want to make an opening speech today. What I really want to do is to answer the questions here, not only the students here, but also some questions from the Internet, which will be raised by some students here and Ambassador Huntsman. Sorry, my Chinese is far behind your English, so I look forward to talking with you. This is my first time in China. I am very excited to see your vast country. In Shanghai, we saw extraordinary development, towering buildings, busy streets and entrepreneurial spirit. These are the signs that China has entered the 2 1 century, which amazes me. At the same time, I am eager to see the historic sites in China displayed to us. Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, I will go to Beijing to see the majestic Forbidden City and the amazing Great Wall. This country has a rich history and a belief in the future.

So is the relationship between our two countries. Shanghai is an important city in the history of US-China relations. Thirty years ago, the Shanghai Communique opened a new chapter in the exchanges between the governments and peoples of our two countries.

However, the connection between the United States and this country can be traced back to the early days of American independence, George? Washington organized the launching ceremony of the Empress, which successfully sailed to the Qing Dynasty. Washington wants to see the ship go to different places and establish a new relationship with China. I hope that China will open a new horizon and establish a new partnership. In the next two centuries, the torrent of history made the relationship between our two countries develop in many different directions, even in the most turbulent direction, and our two peoples forged a deep and even dramatic bond. For example, Americans will never forget that after the American pilot was shot down over China in World War II, the local people warmly entertained them and the citizens of China risked everything to protect them.

Veterans who participated in World War II still welcome American veterans who have revisited their hometown, where they fought in the war. Forty years ago, another kind of contact was opened between our two countries, and the relationship between the two countries began to thaw through table tennis. There are differences between our two countries, but we also have the same humanity and curiosity. Just like a table tennis player, the country was the same at that time, but this small beginning brought about the publication of the Shanghai Communique, and finally brought about the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and China in 1979. In the next 30 years, we made great progress. From 65438 to 0979, US-China trade was only $5 billion, and now it has exceeded $400 billion.

Trade affects people's lives in many ways. For example, many parts of computers and clothes in the United States are imported from China. We export machines used by China industries to China. This kind of trade can create more employment opportunities on both sides of the Pacific Ocean and let our people live a higher quality of life.

In the process of balancing demand, this kind of trade can be more extensive. Today, we have active cooperation and comprehensive relations, which has opened the door for us to establish partnerships on major global issues, including economic recovery, developing clean energy, stopping the proliferation of nuclear weapons and tackling climate change. Promote peace and stability in Asia and the world. Tomorrow, I will discuss all these issues with President Hu. 1979, the contact between our two peoples is very limited. Nowadays, the curiosity of table tennis players can be seen in the connections established in many fields. The largest number of international students in the United States come from China. Among American students, the number of people learning Chinese has increased by 50%. There are nearly 200 scientists from twin cities, the United States and China in our two countries to cooperate in many new research and discovery fields, while the people of our two countries love basketball, and Yao Ming is an example. Unfortunately, however, I can't watch the Shanghai Sharks game on this trip.

It is no accident that this relationship between our two countries has brought us positive changes. China has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, an achievement unprecedented in human history. China has also played a greater role in global affairs, and the United States has witnessed the growth of our economy. There is a saying in China, Gu Yan, review the past and learn the new. Of course, we have encountered setbacks and challenges in the past 30 years, and our relationship is not without difficulties and differences. But the idea that we must be rivals should not be fixed. Thanks to the cooperation between our two countries, both the United States and China have become more prosperous and secure. We can make achievements on the basis of common interests and mutual respect.

However, the success of this contact depends on our understanding of each other and our ability to have an open dialogue and mutual understanding. As the American table tennis player said, we have the same desire as human beings, but our two countries are different. I think each of our two countries should outline its own path. China is an ancient civilization with profound cultural heritage. Relatively speaking, the United States is a young country and its culture is influenced by immigrants from many different countries. Under the influence of the documents guiding our democratic system, I have a very simple yearning, which represents some core principles, that is, all people are born equal and have basic rights, the government should reflect the will of the people, trade should be open, information flow should be free, and the law should ensure this fairness.

Of course, the history of our country is not without difficulties. In many ways, over the years, we have promoted these principles through struggle, or all people enjoy them. In order to build a more perfect union, we also fought a very painful civil war and released some enslaved people. It took some time for women to have the right to vote, and the right to organize labor, including immigrants from all over the world, was fully accepted. Even after liberation, African-Americans and Americans experienced some separation and inequality, and it took some time to win full equal rights. None of this is easy. However, our faith in these core principles and the progress we have made have served as our compass in the darkest storm.

This is why Lincoln stood up during the civil war and said that any country can exist for a long time on the principle of freedom and equality for all mankind. That's why Dr. King stood at the front desk of Lincoln Memorial and said that our country must truly realize our beliefs. This is why immigrants from China or Kenya can come to our home, and why a person who even had difficulty voting in some places less than 50 years ago can now become the president of that country.

This is why the United States will always speak for the core principles around the world. We don't seek to impose any political system on any country, but we don't think these principles we support are unique to our country. These freedoms of speech, religious belief, access to information and political participation are universal rights that all people, including ethnic minorities and religious groups, should enjoy. Whether in China, the United States or any other country, respect for universal rights is the guiding principle of the United States' opening to other countries, our respect for other cultures, our commitment to international law and our belief in the future.

All this is what you know about the United States. We have a lot to learn from China. When we look around this great city and this room, I believe that there is a very important similarity between our two countries, and that is our belief in the future. Neither the United States nor China can be complacent about their current achievements. Although China is an ancient country, you look forward to the future with confidence and are committed to the next generation to do better than this one. Apart from your growing economy, we are very cooperative with China's investment in science and research, including infrastructure construction and technologies used. China is the country that uses Internet technology the most in the world, which is why we are glad that the Internet has become a part of today's activities. The country also has the largest mobile phone network, and the investment in new networks continues to grow.

But more importantly, seeing young people, your talents, your dedication and your dreams will play a great role in the realization of 2 1 century. I have said many times that I think the world is interconnected. The work we do, the prosperity we build, the environment we protect and the security we pursue are all the same and interrelated. Therefore, the strength of 2 1 century is not a zero-sum game, and the success of one country should not be at the expense of another. That's why we don't seek to contain the rise of China. On the contrary, we welcome China as a strong, prosperous and successful member of the international community.

Back to the proverb just now, we should consider the past. Great powers will benefit more from cooperation than from collision. This is a lesson that human beings have learned continuously in history. I think our cooperation should go beyond the cooperation between governments and should be people-oriented. The content we study, the business we engage in, the knowledge we send and the sports competitions we participate in must be created by young people. That's why I'm glad that we will greatly announce that the number of international students studying in China will increase to 65,438+10,000. This exchange will show that we are willing to work hard to strengthen the ties between the two peoples, and I have absolute confidence in this. For America, the best ambassadors and ambassadors are young people. Like you, they are brilliant, energetic and optimistic about the future history. This is the next step of our cooperation, which will benefit both countries and the world.

The most important thing we can absorb today is that we should keep moving forward. I really appreciate it. Now welcome to ask questions.

(The above text is compiled according to the live broadcast of the text)

The following content comes from the White House website.

At about midnight in Washington, DC, and early in the afternoon in Shanghai, the President opened a historic town hall in China. The President answered sharp and direct questions from students in China and all over China through the Internet, discussing everything from Taiwan Province to women's role in society to open government. Read through all the communication in the complete text.

In his extensive and in-depth opening remarks, the President linked the American history of overcoming tragedy and difficulties with China's own story:

Of course, the story of our country is not without difficult chapters. Over the years, we have been working hard in various ways to promote the commitment of these principles to all people and build a more perfect Federation. We fought a very painful civil war and liberated a part of the population from slavery. It takes time for women to be given the right to vote, workers to win the right to organize, and immigrants from all over the world to be fully accepted. Even after their freedom, African-Americans still endure segregation and unequal conditions before winning full and equal rights.

None of this is easy. But we have made progress because we believe in these core principles, which are our compasses through the darkest storms. This is why Lincoln was able to stand up in the civil war and declare that it was a struggle to see if any country, conceived in freedom and "committed to the proposition that all men are created equal", could last for a long time. This is why Dr. Martin Luther King can stand on the steps of Lincoln Memorial and ask our country to realize the true meaning of its creed. This is why immigrants from China to Kenya can find a home on our coast; Why opportunities are available to all who are willing to work hard for them; Why is it that people like me, who had difficulty voting in some parts of the United States less than 50 years ago, can now serve as president?

That's why the United States will always speak out for these core principles around the world. We don't seek to impose any system of government on any other country, but we don't think the principles we advocate are unique to our country. These freedoms of speech and belief-freedom of access to information and political participation-are universal rights. They should be open to everyone, including ethnic and religious minorities-whether they are in the United States, China or any other country. In fact, it is this respect for universal rights that guides the opening of the United States to other countries; Our respect for different cultures; Our commitment to international law; And our faith in the future.

These are all things you should know about America. I also know that we still have a lot to learn about China. Looking around this magnificent city and this room, I believe that our two countries have something in common, that is, faith in the future. Neither the United States nor China is satisfied with our achievements. Although China is an ancient country, you are obviously looking forward with confidence, ambition and determination, hoping that tomorrow's generation will do better than today's.

In addition to your growing economy, we admire China's extraordinary commitment to science and research-this commitment is reflected in everything from the infrastructure you build to the technology you use. China is now the largest Internet user in the world, which is why we are very happy to take the Internet as a part of today's activities. This country now has the largest mobile phone network in the world, and it is investing in new energy sources that can sustain growth and cope with climate change-I look forward to deepening the partnership between the United States and China in this key area tomorrow. But most importantly, I see the future of China in you-the talents, dedication and dreams of young people will make great contributions to shaping the 2 1 century.

I have said many times that I believe that our world is fundamentally interconnected now. The work we do, the prosperity we build, the environment we protect, and the security we seek-all these are shared. In view of this interconnection, 2 1 century power is no longer a zero-sum game; The success of one country need not be at the expense of another. This is why the United States insists that we do not seek to contain the rise of China. On the contrary, we welcome China as a strong, prosperous and successful member of the international community-a China that uses the rights, strength and creativity of China people like you.

Go back to the proverb-recall the past. We know that cooperation among great powers gains more than conflict. This is a lesson that human beings have repeatedly learned, and it is also an example of the history of our two countries. I firmly believe that cooperation must transcend our government. It must be rooted in our people-in our common study, in the career we are engaged in, in the knowledge we have acquired, and even in the sports we participate in. These bridges must be built by young men and women, just like you and your American counterparts.