【原文】Although it is the common understanding that we are now living in a global village

【原文】

Although it is the common understanding that we are now living in a global village, the averageAmericans know China in part through the Chinese-Americans who helped build our country.

China and the United States are geographically apart. However, it would he hard to find an areaof American achievement unmarked by the footprints of Chinese-Americans.

The contributions, large and small, of China&39;s sons and daughters in my country reflect theirinnate talents and hard work, as well as the devotion of their parents. We owe a great deal toChina.

Just as we have gained from the achievements of the Chinese who have come to America, theUnited States will gain benefit from a self-confident, developing China. This attitude provides afirm foundation for the deepening of friendship between our two countries.