hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Hawaii, welcomes the US to officially become a member of East Asia Summit, expects to strengthen policy dialogue and position coordination with the US on major issues of Asia Pacific and work with other countries in the region to build an open and inclusive Asia Pacific pattern featured by effective interaction and win-win cooperation.
Fourth, people should be encouraged to participate widely in the undertaking of China-US friendship. A sound China-US relationship depends upon the
understanding and support of the people of both countries. The two sides should
encourage relevant government agencies and civil organizations to make their people, especially their youth better understand the importance of China-US relations through various means, increase their mutual understanding and friendship, motivate their enthusiasm about China-US relations and cement the social and public opinion
foundation of bilateral ties. The dialogue and communication mechanism of governors between China and the US will be launched soon, which is an innovative move of expanding the bilateral cooperation at local levels. It is hoped that relevant preparations of both sides are well underway.
Fifth, the two countries should forge a model of high-level contacts based on deep communication and candid dialogue. The two heads of state will continue to keep close contacts through meetings, talks and letters. Both sides should fully use the mechanisms of China-US strategic and economic dialogue, high-level consultation on cultural exchanges, joint commission on commerce and trade and joint commission on science and technology to reinforce dialogue, exchanges and consultation. We should keep communications on the bilateral relations and major sensitive issues in a timely manner through innovative ways in order to deepen understanding and expand common ground.
Obama expressed welcome to Hu’s state visit to the US. He believes that the visit will inject vigor into the development of US-China relations. Since he took office, the bilateral relations have achieved impressive progress. The size and speed of development of bilateral relations are unprecedented since the two countries
established diplomatic ties 32 years ago. It is the result of joint efforts of both sides. The US attaches great importance to the bilateral relations and is willing to further develop such relations on the basis of mutual respect and common interest.
He fully agrees on Hu’s important proposals on further developing the bilateral relations. He noted that the US is willing to make concerted efforts with China to strengthen high-level contacts, increase strategic mutual trust and enhance
cooperation to promote the sustained growth of world economy, boost prosperity of Asia Pacific and the world at large, prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and tackle global environmental and climate change issues. It is very
important to step up the non-governmental exchanges in order to increase the mutual understanding of the two peoples. The US admires the major progress of bilateral trade and economic cooperation and believes that the close bilateral trade and economic relations benefit both peoples. It will view China’s major concerns in the trade and economic fields carefully and try to achieve positive progress. It is glad to see the development of bilateral strategic and economic dialogue and will continue to use the mechanism to enhance bilateral understanding and solve differences through dialogue. To solve the multilateral issues in the 21st century needs the cooperation between the US and China. The US appreciates the important role China has played in coping with climate change.
Obama said that the US highly appreciates China’s huge development achievements over the past several decades and believes such achievements are outstanding in human history. The bilateral cooperation complies with each other’s major interest. The US welcomes the rise of China. China’s peaceful development is beneficial to the US and the entire world.
Hu emphasized that the Taiwan question is related with China’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and core interest and remains the most sensitive issue of China-US relations. To handle the question well will make the bilateral relations develop stably and bilateral cooperation prosperous. Otherwise, the bilateral relations will suffer
fluctuations. In recent years, exchanges and cooperation across the two sides of the Taiwan Straits have developed considerably. Both sides of the Taiwan Straits oppose ―Taiwan independence‖ and adhere to the ―1992 Consensus‖. We will continue to boost exchanges and cooperation between the two sides and jointly open a new prospect of peaceful development of relations across the two sides of the Taiwan Straits. China attaches importance to and admires the fact that the US reiterates
adherence to the one-China policy repeatedly, observes the three joint communiqués and refrains from supporting any forces or their activities aiming at splitting China. He hopes that China’s efforts of promoting the peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Straits receive clearer support from the US.
Obama reaffirmed that the US sticks to the one-China policy and observes the three joint communiqués. The US is glad and encouraged to see the improvement of relations across the Taiwan Straits and hopes such relations continue to move forward.
The two heads of state also exchanged views on the Korean Peninsular situation, Iran’s nuclear issue and the issue of Sudan. They indicated willingness of
strengthening communication and coordination in order to jointly promote peace and stability in Asia Pacific and the world at large.
Following the talks, they jointly met the press and answered questions of journalists.
Wang Qishan, Ling Jihua, Wang Huning and Dai Bingguo were present at the above-mentioned activities.
胡锦涛在上海世博会欢迎晚宴上的祝酒辞
4月30日晚，中国国家主席胡锦涛在上海国际会议中心举行宴会，欢迎前来出席上海世博会开幕式的贵宾。以下是胡锦涛主席的祝酒辞： 欢聚世博盛会 共创美好未来
——在上海世博会欢迎晚宴上的祝酒辞
中华人民共和国主席 胡锦涛（2010年4月30日，上海） A Joyful Gathering for A Better Future
——Toast by H.E. Hu Jintao President of the People's Republic of China At Welcoming Dinner of Expo 2010 Shanghai China Shanghai, 30 April 2010 尊敬的国际展览局蓝峰主席、洛塞泰斯秘书长，尊敬的各位国家元首、政府首脑、议长和王室代表，尊敬的各位国际组织代表，尊敬的各位来宾，女士们，先生们，朋友们：
Your Excellency Jean-Pierre Lafon, President of the International Exhibitions Bureau, Your Excellency Vicente Loscertales, Secretary General of the International
Exhibitions Bureau, Distinguished Heads of State and Government, Speakers of Parliament and Representatives of Royal Families, Distinguished Representatives of International Organizations, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends,
今晚，2010年上海世界博览会将隆重开幕。我谨代表中国政府和人民，对各位嘉宾莅临上海世博会，表示热烈的欢迎！对给予上海世博会真诚帮助和大力支持的各国政府和人民，对国际展览局和有关国际组织，对所有为上海世博会作出贡献的朋友们，表示诚挚的谢意！
The grand opening of Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be held this evening. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, I wish to extend a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests who have come to Shanghai for this event. I would like to express heartfelt thanks to the governments and people of all countries for the sincere help and strong support they have given to the Shanghai Expo. My thanks also go to the International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE) and other international
organizations, and to all the friends who have contributed to Expo 2010 Shanghai. 世博会是荟萃人类文明成果的盛会，也是世界各国人民共享欢乐和友谊的聚会。诞生159年来，世博会把不同国度、不同民族、不同文化背景的人们汇聚在一起，沟通心灵，增进友谊，加强合作，共谋发展。世博会给国际社会留下了追求进步、崇尚创新、开放共荣、倡导和谐的宝贵精神财富，为推动人类文明进步发挥了重要而独特的作用。 The World Expo is a grand event to showcase the best achievements of human civilization. It is also a great occasion for people from around the world to share joy and friendship. Over the past 159 years since its inception, the World Expo has brought together people from different countries, ethnic groups and cultural
backgrounds for sincere exchanges, friendship, cooperation and development. It has given us a valuable spiritual asset of pursuing progress, innovation, openness,
common prosperity and harmony. And it has played an important and unique role in advancing human civilization.
上海世博会是第一次在发展中国家举办的注册类世博会。这是中国的机遇，也是世界的机遇。上海世博会将向世界展示一个拥有5000多年文明历史、正在改革开放中快速发展变化的中国，搭起中国学习借鉴国外先进经验、同世界交流合作的桥梁。上海世博会更属于世界，未来6个月，世界各国各地区将以世博会为平台，围绕―城市，让生活更美好‖的主题，充分展示城市文明成果、交流城市发展经验、传播先进城市理念，相互学习、取长补短，为新世纪人类的居住、生活、工作探索崭新的模式。我相信，上海世博会将书写中国人民同各国人民交流互鉴的新篇章，也将书写人类各种文明交流互鉴的新篇章。
Expo 2010 Shanghai is the first registered World Expo hosted by a developing
country. It is an opportunity for China and also for the world. This Expo will present to the world a China, a country with a five-thousand-year civilization, that is enjoying
fast development and changes through reform and opening up. It will serve as a bridge for China to learn the good experience of other countries and engage in
exchanges and cooperation with the rest of the world. More importantly, Expo 2010 Shanghai belongs to the world. In the coming six months, focusing on the theme Better City, Better Life, the Expo will offer a platform for all countries and regions to fully exhibit their achievements in urban civilization, share best practices and spread advanced ideas on urban development. We will learn from each other, draw on each other's strengths and explore new models of housing, living and working for mankind in the new century. I believe that the Expo will add a new chapter to the annals of interactions and mutual learning between the Chinese people and people of other countries and between different civilizations.
女士们、先生们、朋友们！ Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends,
8年来，中国政府和人民怀着高度热忱，举全国之力，集世界智慧，全力筹办上海世博会。现在，上海世博会即将呈现在我们面前。我相信，在有关各方共同努力下，世界各国人民一定能够共享一届成功、精彩、难忘的盛会。我也相信，只要我们继承并不断创新世博会给我们带来的宝贵文明成果和精神财富，我们生活的城市一定会更加美丽，我们共同拥有的地球家园一定会更加美好，我们的未来一定会更加光明。 Over the past eight years, the Chinese government and people have worked with great enthusiasm and made tremendous efforts in preparation for Expo 2010 Shanghai. We have mobilized resources throughout the country and pooled the wisdom of the world. Now, the Expo is about to open. I am confident that, with concerted efforts, people around the world will witness a successful, splendid and unforgettable World Expo. I am equally convinced that if we carry forward and build on the invaluable achievements of human civilization shown by the World Expo and