 Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States and Mrs. Reagan of the People's Republic of China and the United States of America. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you, Premier Zhao, to the United States. Your visit recalls an old Chinese saying which asks, is it not delightful to have friends come from afar? Well, yes, it is delightful to have you with us. Your presence symbolizes the growing trust and cooperation between our two countries. For a decade, relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China have been building. Today, we know it is within our grasp that the United States and the People's Republic of China have been building. Today, we know it is within our grasp that the United States and the United States have been building. We know it is within our grasp to reap enormous rewards from the courage and foresight of those who opened the doors of Chinese-American friendship. Your visit symbolizes the trust and cooperation between the two countries. For a decade, relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China have been developing. Now, we can see the courage and foresight of those who opened the doors of Chinese-American friendship. Now, we know it is within our grasp to reap enormous rewards from the two countries. One of your predecessors, Premier Zhou Enlai, said in the early stages of our new relationship, China places high hopes on the American people. Well, it is up to us, on both sides of the Pacific, to see to it that those high hopes become reality. For our part, we recognize the differences between our two countries. But we stand ready to nurture, develop and build upon the many areas of accord to strengthen the ties between us. Your predecessor, Premier Zhou Enlai, said in the early stages of our new relationship, China places high hopes on the American people. If those high hopes become reality, we need to work hard on both sides of the Pacific. Just like you said, we recognize the differences between the two countries. But we stand ready to build upon the many areas of accord to strengthen the ties between us. China is now embarked on an exciting experiment designed to modernize the economy and quadruple the value of its national economic output by the year 2000. Premier Zhou, you eloquently described a key to achieving that end when you said that progress, and I quote, lies in our efforts to emancipate our thinking in a bold way, to carry out reform with determination, to make new inventions with courage, and to break with the economic moles and conventions of all descriptions which fatter the development of productive force. These are words of vision. China is now embarking on an exciting innovation, which aims to achieve economic modernization and to promote China's national economy to the end of the year 2000. Premier Zhou, you eloquently described a key to achieving that end when you said that progress needs to be made in a bold way to emancipate our thinking in a bold way, to carry out reform with determination, to make new inventions with courage, and to break with the economic moles and conventions of all descriptions. These are words of vision. Our people understand and appreciate such vitality. We welcome the opportunity to walk at China's side in this endeavor. Great strides of cooperation have already been made. In the last few years, each of our countries has tried to help the other build a better life. Our trade has flourished. The United States is now China's third largest trading partner. American investment in China exceeds that of all other countries. We're making available technology that will help open new horizons for your country. Our citizens travel, study, and live in our respective countries in growing numbers. There are more than 10,000 Chinese students enrolled in American universities and more than 100 Chinese delegations in China. And more than 100,000 Americans now visit China each year. These exchanges between our countries, especially among our young people in the universities, are a source of joy for today and optimism for tomorrow. Only countries determined to be friends would be so open themselves. The numerous cultural and educational efforts between us recognize the truth of another Chinese saying. This one found in the book of songs written some 3,000 years ago says, the stones of yonder mountain may be used to polish gems. We have much to learn from each other. Your visit, Mr. Premier, provides a welcome opportunity to continue the open dialogue that embodies the new spirit between our countries. We have much to discuss, and we will continue to do so. We have much to learn from each other. We have much to learn from each other. We have much to learn from each other. We share many concerns, especially in the arena of international peace and stability. We stand on common ground in opposing expansionism and interference in the affairs of independent states. We are united by our commitment for international peace and our desire for economic progress. We have much to learn from each other. Mr. Premier, your visit gives us a great opportunity to continue the open dialogue that embodies the new spirit between us. We have much to discuss, and we will continue to do so. We share many concerns, especially in the arena of international peace and stability. We stand on common ground in opposing expansionism and interference in the affairs of independent states. We have the same commitment to maintain world peace and economic development. I look forward to returning the honor of your visit when I travel to your country in the spring. Mr. Premier, you have an active week ahead of you, and I look forward to getting to know you better. We're pleased that you'll have the opportunity to see something of our land and our people beyond Washington, and we're happy that our people will have the opportunity to meet you and let you know that you are indeed among friends. Premier Zhao, welcome to the United States. I look forward to returning the honor of your visit to your country in the spring. Mr. Premier, you have an active week ahead of you, and I look forward to getting to know you better. We're pleased that you'll have the opportunity to see something of our land and our people beyond Washington, and we're also pleased that our people will have the opportunity to meet you and let you know that you are indeed among friends. Mr. Premier Zhao, welcome to the United States. Mr. Premier, my ladies and gentlemen, I look forward to returning the honor of your visit to your country in the spring. I look forward to returning the honor of your visit to your country in the spring. I look forward to returning the honor of your visit to your country in the spring. Mr. President and Mrs. Reagan, ladies and gentlemen, at the beginning of the new year, I have brought the American people the cordial greetings and good wishes of the 1 billion Chinese people. I would like to thank President Reagan for his kind invitation, which has offered me this opportunity to visit your great country. As a friendly envoy of the Chinese people, I've come to visit your country for the purpose of seeking increased mutual understanding, stabilizing the relations between our two countries, enhancing Sino-U.S. friendship, and helping to preserve world peace. I believe this is not only the common aspiration of the Chinese and American peoples, but also the expectation of the people of the world. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the long sale to China by the American merchant ship, Empress of China. That historic voyage started contacts between China and the United States. The history of Sino-U.S. relations over the past two centuries has witnessed both periods of friendly coexistence and exchanges and of confrontation and conflict. However, the seas of friendship have always existed among the Chinese and American peoples. This traditional friendship between our two peoples and the political foresight of the leaders of the two countries helped to put an end to a long period of estrangement and confrontation between our two countries and to bring about the normalization of our relations. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the relations between China and the United States have in the aggregate made considerable progress. The friendly exchanges between our two peoples have greatly increased, and their mutual understanding further deepened. Our exchanges and cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, scientific, technological, and other fields have markedly expanded. But it should be considered that the growth of the Sino-U.S. relations is far below the level it should have attained. There have been ups and downs in the course of development, and there still exist difficulties and obstacles. The Sino-U.S. relations is far below the level it should have attained. The Sino-U.S. relations is far below the level it should have achieved. We are going to choose the way which is a powerful solution for the Sino-U.S. relations. The Sino-U.S. relations is far below the level it should have achieved. China has always attached importance to its relations with the United States and hopes to see their growth. U.S. government leaders have also indicated on more than one occasion that they value China-U.S. relations and wish to see their development on a durable and stable basis. I believe there is such a possibility. In order to turn the possibility into reality, it is necessary for both sides to show mutual respect and for each other to take into account the national interests of the other side as well as its own country in handling the problems before them. So law as both China and the United States strictly abide by the principles as confirmed by both sides in the Joint Communicates performed the obligations each undertook. It is possible for Sino-U.S. relations to leave behind jolts and uncertainties and embark on a smooth path. Five years ago, Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping said at this podium that great possibilities lie ahead for developing amicable cooperation between China and the United States. This remains our faith. Sino-U.S. relations are now at an important juncture. As Americans would say, they are faced with big challenges and great opportunities as well. We should bravely accept the challenges and make full use of the opportunities. The world situation is at present more turbulent. The people of all countries are deeply worried about the future of the world. The United States and China, both being big countries, should be aware of their heavy responsibility for the maintenance of world peace. In the next few days, I shall hold talks with President Reagan and other leaders of your government and exchange views with them on ways to develop Sino-U.S. relations and our international issues of common interest. We never construed the significance of Sino-U.S. relations as being limited to ordinary bilateral relations, but regard them as an important affair affecting the overall world situation. We stand for peace not only because China needs peace, but it states is a major factor for maintaining world peace and stability. As long as the peoples of the world take their destiny into their own hands, it will be possible to maintain world peace and prevent a new world war. We should not let them down. I just mentioned that today is the second anniversary of the establishment of Sino-U.S. relations. This is a very important and important moment for the people. I believe that history will give us a better understanding. Mr. President, at this solemn podium, I feel that hundreds of millions of people are watching us. They expect us to make contributions to the development of Sino-U.S. relations and to the cause of maintaining world peace. We should not disappoint them. As I said just now, this year is the bicentenary of the beginning of contacts between China and the United States. This is an occasion for reviewing the past and looking ahead to the future. I believe that with the study of history, we will learn to live together better in enmity. I wish happiness to the American people and steady and sustained development of the Sino-U.S. relations. Thank you.