Ladies and gentlemen:

China and the USA are both big powers in the Internet world. The USA is the cradle of the Internet and has the definite advantage in Internet technology. China has the biggest online population and Internet market in the world. The two countries are mutually complementary and share common interests in this field. In the past 15 years, many American companies, such as Microsoft, Yahoo, Google and Intel, have come to China with advanced technology, new ideas and useful experiences. They have shared in the development of China's Internet market.

Upon visiting Microsoft, Google and Yahoo in America three years ago, I found that China and the US share many common opinions on the Internet's development and management, whilst reserving several differing ideas. In my opinion, it is normal for our two countries to have different viewpoints due to our respective national conditions. We should not focus on these differences or artificially amplify the differences. Rather, we should improve mutual understanding and seek common ground, emphasizing our shared interests to promote collaboration. The two countries have so many common interests that cooperation will definitely bring benefits to both sides. That is why I suggested holding the US-China Internet Industry Forum to establish a communication mechanism between our two countries. I was grateful that the proposal was echoed by my American counterparts. The mechanism has proven to be a bridge between China and the US, and has played an increasingly important role in bilateral communication and exchange.

Not long ago in Beijing, I met with John Edwin Mroz, President and CEO of EastWest Institute. We shared the same belief that China and America have encountered similar problems during the development of the Internet, and the two countries have a lot of room in which to cooperate regarding the matter of online security. The two sides can further negotiate and communicate on "junk mail management," "youth online protection," "hack attack prevention" and "IPR protection." In our meeting, we said that China and the US should establish a mechanism to carry out feasible collaboration in these fields. At present, relevant initiatives have been carried out, and I hope that the bilateral cooperation will be a great success.

Having been engaged in the Internet industry for more than 10 years, I have personally experienced the development of China's Internet industry. I feel very proud of the great progress made over the years and often find myself enchanted by the charming industry. Today, in San Francisco, one of the birthplaces of the Internet, I cordially thank those great scientists who helped to bring the Internet to our life, and hope that the Internet will take society to a better future.