On the 22nd, the First Lady of the United States Delivered a Speech at Peking University

     U.S. Immigration focuses on news about life in the United States: On the 22nd, U.S. President Michelle Obama delivered a speech at the Stanford Center of Peking University, encouraging young people from both China and the United States to change their lives through studying abroad and to promote relations between countries.

 

 

Michelle first expressed her concern and condolences regarding the missing Malaysia Airlines flight. She stated that during this difficult time, we empathize with the families and loved ones of all those on board, and we pray for them.

Michelle's speech centered around the keyword "studying abroad." She quoted the ancient Chinese saying "Reading ten thousand books is not as useful as traveling ten thousand miles," and combined it with the experiences of some American students studying in China, encouraging more students to change their lives through studying abroad. She said that we are entering a new era of citizen diplomacy, and studying abroad is a powerful tool for communication between people. The relationship between countries is not only between governments or leaders but also between people, especially among young people.

Michelle mentioned that the "100,000 Strong" initiative proposed by President Obama has increased the number and diversity of American students studying in China. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and China. China is currently the fifth most popular destination for American students studying abroad. The number of American students studying in China funded by the U.S. government exceeds that of American students in other countries around the world.

Subsequently, Michelle participated in a video discussion with Chinese and American students. Over 20 students from Peking University and American students studying in China engaged in video communication with more than 20 students from Stanford University in the United States, discussing the impact of new media and technology on the globalization of education.

During the event, Zhu Shanlu, the Party Secretary of Peking University, presented Michelle with an English version of "A History of Chinese Civilization" as a commemorative gift.

That afternoon, Michelle, along with her mother, Mrs. Robinson, and her daughter, visited the Summer Palace and watched a performance of "The Golden Monkey Brings Good Fortune" at the Grand Theatre of the Beijing Peking Opera.

Today marks the third day of Michelle's visit to China, and tomorrow they will climb the Great Wall. In addition to Beijing, Michelle's group will also visit Xi'an and Chengdu.