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Chinese translation: 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 relationship 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 Queen, and the ship 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, that country is the same, but this small beginning led to the publication of the Shanghai Communique, which eventually led to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and China. 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 who cooperate in many new research and discovery fields, and the people of our two countries love basketball. 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 will take some time for women to have the right to vote, and the right to organize labor, including immigrants from all over the world, cannot be accepted. Even after liberation, it is not easy for Africans and Americans to obtain completely equal rights after experiencing some conditions of separation and inequality. 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 the 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.

By the way, this is a very common tradition in America-all I have to do now is raise your hand if you are interested in asking questions, and I will say please ask questions. I'm here to ask the audience a question, and then let these student representatives and Ambassador Hong ask questions online. I'll find a boy first, then a girl, so I'll go back and forth and let everyone know that I'm fair.