In the past 20 years and more since China embarked on the road of reform and opening up, we have moved steadfastly to promote political restructuring and vigorously build democratic politics under socialism.

Democracy is the common pursuit of mankind, and all countries must earnestly protect the democratic rights of the people.

Developed countries should support developing countries in tackling climate change. This not only is their responsibility, but also serves their long-term interests.

China has adopted and is implementing its national climate change program. This includes mandatory national targets for reducing energy intensity and discharge of major pollutants and increasing forest coverage and the share of renewable energy for the period of 2005 through 2010.

The Chinese Government and I myself have always attached great importance to China-U.S. relations. In the new historic era, I look forward to working together with you to continuously strengthen dialogue and exchanges between our two countries.

China and the United States have major influence in international affairs and shoulder important responsibilities in upholding world peace and promoting common development.

The world economy today is recovering slowly, and there are still some destabilising factors and uncertainties. The underlying impact of the international financial crisis is far from over.