Speech by President Barack Obama at Fudan University, Shanghai, China
April 7, 2014
中文部分：
尊敬的各位老师、同学们，大家好！
今天非常荣幸来到中国最负盛名的高等学府之一——复旦大学。我深知，这不仅是一次学术交流的机会，更是中美两国青年之间增进理解与友谊的重要桥梁。
作为国家领导人，我经常强调教育的重要性。因为知识是推动社会进步的引擎，而青年则是国家未来的希望。你们这一代人肩负着塑造世界的责任，也拥有前所未有的机遇。
中国在过去几十年里取得了举世瞩目的发展成就，经济持续增长，科技不断进步，人民生活水平显著提高。这些成绩的背后，离不开一代又一代中国人民的努力和智慧。同样，美国也在不断探索前行，面对挑战，寻求创新。
但无论我们来自哪个国家，我们都面临着一些共同的问题：气候变化、经济发展、全球安全、贫困与不平等。这些问题不会因国界而停止，它们需要我们共同努力来解决。
因此，我坚信，中美之间的合作至关重要。我们需要加强沟通，增进互信，携手应对全球性挑战。同时，我们也应该尊重彼此的文化和制度，以建设性的态度进行对话。
最后，我想对在座的每一位同学说：你们是未来的领袖，是改变世界的希望。请保持好奇心，勇敢追求梦想，用你们的知识和热情为这个世界带来积极的变化。
谢谢大家！
English Part:
Distinguished teachers, students, and guests, good afternoon!
It is a great honor to be here today at one of China's most prestigious universities—Fudan University. I know that this visit is not only an opportunity for academic exchange, but also an important bridge between the youth of our two nations, helping to build understanding and friendship.
As a leader, I often emphasize the importance of education. Because knowledge is the engine of social progress, and young people are the hope of the future. You, the younger generation, carry the responsibility of shaping the world and have unprecedented opportunities.
China has achieved remarkable development in recent decades, with sustained economic growth, continuous technological advancement, and a significant improvement in people's living standards. These achievements are the result of the hard work and wisdom of generations of Chinese people. Similarly, the United States continues to explore and move forward, facing challenges and seeking innovation.
But no matter where we come from, we all face common issues: climate change, economic development, global security, poverty, and inequality. These problems do not stop at national borders; they require us to work together to solve them.
Therefore, I firmly believe that cooperation between China and the United States is essential. We need to strengthen communication, build mutual trust, and work together to address global challenges. At the same time, we should respect each other's culture and systems, and engage in dialogue with a constructive attitude.
Finally, I would like to say to every student here: You are the leaders of the future, the hope for changing the world. Please keep your curiosity, dare to pursue your dreams, and use your knowledge and passion to bring positive changes to this world.
Thank you very much!
