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1、2023年米歇尔北大演讲英文稿 Thank you. Well, ni-hao. (Laughter.) It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university, so thank you so much for having me. Now, before I get started today, on behalf of myself and my husband, I just want to say a few very brief words about Malays

2、ia Airlines Flight 370. As my husband has said, the United States is offering as many resources as poible to aist in the search. And please know that we are keeping all of the families and loved ones of those on this flight in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Now with that, I wa

3、nt to start by recognizing our new Ambaador to China, Ambaador Baucus; President Wang; Chairman Zhu; Vice President Li; Director Cueller; Profeor Oi, and the Stanford Center; President Sexton from New York University, which is an excellent study abroad program in Shanghai; and John Thornton, Directo

4、r of the Global Leadership Program at Tsinghua University. Thank you all for joining us. But most of all, I want to thank all of the students who are here today. And I particularly want to thank Eric Schaefer and Zhu Xuanhao for that extraordinary English and Chinese introduction. That was a powerfu

5、l symbol of everything that I want to talk with you about today. See, by learning each others languages, and by showing such curiosity and respect for each others cultures, Mr.Schafer and Ms.Zhu and all of you are building bridges of understanding that will lead to so much more. And Im here today be

6、cause I know that our future depends on connections like these among young people like you acro the globe. Thats why when my husband and I travel abroad, we dont just visit palaces and parliaments and meet with heads of state. We also come to schools like this one to meet with students like you, bec

7、ause we believe that relationships between nations arent just about relationships between governments or leaders - theyre about relationships between people, particularly young people. So we view study abroad programs not just as an educational opportunity for students, but also as a vital part of A

8、mericas foreign policy. Through the wonders of modern technology, our world is more connected than ever before. Ideas can cro oceans with the click of a button. Companies can do busine and compete with companies acro the globe. And we can text, email, Skype with people on every continent. So studyin

9、g abroad isnt just a fun way to spend a semester; it is quickly becoming the key to succe in our global economy. Because getting ahead in todays workplaces isnt just about getting good grades or test scores in school, which are important. Its also about having real experience with the world beyond y

10、our borders - experience with languages, cultures and societies very different from your own. Or, as the Chinese saying goes: “It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.” But lets be clear, studying abroad is about so much more than improving your own future. Its also

11、 about shaping the future of your countries and of the world we all share. Because when it comes to the defining challenges of our time - whether its climate change or economic opportunity or the spread of nuclear weapons - these are shared challenges. And no one country can confront them alone. The

12、 only way forward is together. Thats why it is so important for young people like you to live and study in each others countries, because thats how you develop that habit of cooperation. You do it by immersing yourself in one anothers culture, by learning each others stories, by getting past the ste

13、reotypes and misconceptions that too often divide us. Thats how you come to understand how much we all share. Thats how you realize that we all have a stake in each others succe - that cures discovered here in Beijing could save lives in America, that clean energy technologies from Silicon Valley in

14、 California could improve the environment here in China, that the architecture of an ancient temple in Xian could inspire the design of new buildings in Dallas or Detroit. And thats when the connections you make as clamates or labmates can bloom into something more. Thats what happened when Abigail

15、Coplin became an American Fulbright Scholar here at Peking University. She and her colleagues published papers together in top science journals, and they built research partnerships that lasted long after they returned to their home countries. And Profeor Niu Ke from Peking University was a Fulbrigh

16、t Scholarship - Scholar in the U.S.last year, and he reported - and this is a quote from him - he said, “The most memorable experiences were with my American friends.” These lasting bonds represent the true value of studying abroad. And I am thrilled that more and more students are getting this oppo

17、rtunity. As youve heard, China is currently the fifth most popular destination for Americans studying abroad, and today, the highest number of exchange students in the U.S.are from China. But still, too many students never have this chance, and some that do are hesitant to take it. They may feel lik

18、e studying abroad is only for wealthy students or students from certain kinds of universities. Or they may think to themselves, well, that sounds fun but how will it be useful in my life? And believe me, I understand where these young people are coming from because I felt the same way back when I wa

19、s in college. See, I came from a working-cla family, and it never occurred to me to study abroad - never. My parents didnt get a chance to attend college, so I was focused on getting into a university, earning my degree so that I could get a good job to support myself and help my family. And I know

20、for a lot of young people like me who are struggling to afford a regular semester of school, paying for plane tickets or living expenses halfway around the world just isnt poible. And thats not acceptable, because study abroad shouldnt just be for students from certain backgrounds. Our hope is to bu

21、ild connections between people of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds, because it is that diversity that truly will change the face of our relationships. So we believe that diversity makes our country vibrant and strong. And our study abroad programs should reflect the true spirit of America to

22、the world. And thats why when my husband visited China back in 2023, he announced the 100,000 Strong initiative to increase the number and diversity of American students studying in China. And this year, as we mark the 35th anniversary of the normalization of relationships between our two countries,

23、 the U.S.government actually supports more American students in China than in any other country in the world. We are sending high school, college and graduate students here to study Chinese. Were inviting teachers from China to teach Mandarin in American schools. Were providing free online advising

24、for students in China who want to study in the U.S. And the U.S.-China Fulbright program is still going strong with more than 3,000 alumni. And the private sector is stepping up as well. For example, Steve Schwarzman, who is the head of an American company called Blackstone, is funding a new program

25、 at Tsinghua University modeled on the Rhodes Scholarship. And today, students from all kinds of backgrounds are studying here in China. Take the example of Royale Nicholson, whos from Cleveland, Ohio. She attends New York Universitys program in Shanghai. Now, like me, Royale is a first-generation c

26、ollege student. And her mother worked two full-time jobs while her father worked nights to support their family. And of her experience in Shanghai, Royale said - and this is her quote - she said, “This city oozes persistence and inspires me to accomplish all that I can.” And happy birthday, Royale.

27、It was her birthday yesterday. (Laughter.) And then theres Philmon Haile from the University of Washington, whose family came to the U.S.as refugees from Eritrea when he was a child. And of his experience studying in China, he said, “Study abroad is a powerful vehicle for people-to-people exchange a

28、s we move into a new era of citizen diplomacy.” “A new era of citizen diplomacy.” I could not have said it better myself, because thats really what Im talking about. I am talking about ordinary citizens reaching out to the world. And as I always tell young people back in America, you dont need to ge

29、t on a plane to be a citizen diplomat. I tell them that if you have an Internet connection in your home, school, or library, within seconds you can be transported anywhere in the world and meet people on every continent. And thats why Im posting a daily travel blog with videos and photos of my exper

30、iences here in China, because I want young people in America to be part of this visit. And thats really the power of technology - how it can open up the entire world and expose us to ideas and innovations we never could have imagined. And thats why its so important for information and ideas to flow

31、freely over the Internet and through the media, because thats how we discover the truth. Thats how we learn whats really happening in our communities and our country and our world. And thats how we decide which values and ideas we think are best - by questioning and debating them vigorously, by list

32、ening to all sides of an argument, and by judging for ourselves. And believe me, I know how this can be a mey and frustrating proce. My husband and I are on the receiving end of plenty of questioning and criticism from our media and our fellow citizens. And its not always easy, but we wouldnt trade

33、it for anything in the world. Because time and again, we have seen that countries are stronger and more prosperous when the voices of and opinions of all their citizens can be heard. And as my husband has said, we respect the uniquene of other cultures and societies, but when it comes to expreing yo

34、urself freely and worshipping as you choose and having open acce to information, we believe those universal rights - they are universal rights that are the birthright of every person on this planet. We believe that all people deserve the opportunity to fulfill their highest potential as I was able t

35、o do in the United States. And as you learn about new cultures and form new friendships during your time here in China and in the United States, all of you are the living, breathing embodiment of those values. So I guarantee you that in studying abroad, youre not just changing your own life, you are

36、 changing the lives of everyone you meet. And as the great American President John F.Kennedy once said about foreign students studying in the U.S., he said “I think they teach more than they learn.” And that is just as true of young Americans who study abroad. All of you are Americas best face, and

37、Chinas best face, to the world - you truly are. Every day, you show the world your countries energy and creativity and optimism and unwavering belief in the future. And every day, you remind us - and me in particular - of just how much we can achieve if we reach acro borders, and learn to see oursel

38、ves in each other, and confront our shared challenges with shared resolve. So I hope you all will keep seeking these kinds of experiences. And I hope youll keep teaching each other, and learning from each other, and building bonds of friendship that will enrich your lives and enrich our world for decades to come. You all have so much to offer, and I cannot wait to see all that you achieve together in the years ahead. Thank you so much. Xie-Xie. 米歇尔北大演讲英文稿 马云演讲英文稿 米歇尔北大演讲(中英文) 米歇尔北大演讲稿英文 米歇尔北大演讲稿英文 电子商务演讲英文稿 习主席就职演讲英文稿 8.3国旗下演讲英文稿 爱国演讲中英文稿 新西兰礼仪英文稿