Calling the U.S.-China relations "positive, constructive and comprehensive",（积极地、有建设性的和相互理解的） Obama said the U.S.-China relationship opens the door to partnership on key global issues such as economic recovery, development of clean energy, stopping the spread of nuclear weapons and the surge of climate change, and the promotion of peace and security in Asia and around the globe.
Obama reiterated in his speech that the United States would continue to fully support the one-China policy, and would be very pleased to see the improving cross-strait relationship.
He said the United States and China are not "predestined adversaries," as the two countries "share much in common" while "are different in certain ways."
"I have been clear in the past the United States supports a one-China policy. We do not want to change that policy or approach,"（我在过去已经澄清过美国支持一个中国原则，我们不会改变这个原则或方法） he said, adding that he was "very pleased" with the reduction of tensions and improvement of the cross-strait relations.
He noted it was his "deep desire and hope" to continue to see great improvement of relations between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan.
Quoting the ancient Chinese saying that "Consider the past and you shall know the future," Obama said the United States and China have known setbacks and challenges over the last 30 years, and he was looking forward to deepening the partnership between the two nations in this critical era of tomorrow. The young people with their talent, dedication and dreams will help shape the 21st century.