The Chinese culture belongs not only to the Chinese but also to the whole world.

Since the beginning of the 21st century, thanks to the concerted efforts of both sides, China-U.S. relationship has on the whole enjoyed steady growth. Since President Obama took office, we have maintained close contact through exchange of visits, meetings, telephone conversations and letters.

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

China has been committed to the independent foreign policy of peace and has developed friendship and cooperation with all countries on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.

Diversity in the world is a basic characteristic of human society, and also the key condition for a lively and dynamic world as we see today.

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.

We will never allow anybody to separate Taiwan from China.