? The title is: Speech by Michelle Obama, the wife of American President, at Stanford Center of Peking University

On March 22nd, 214, Michelle Obama, the wife of American President, gave a speech at Stanford Center of Peking University, and met with Chinese and American students to discuss the topic of studying abroad and the important role of science and technology in cultural exchange.

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The full text of Michelle Obama's speech at Peking University is as follows:

Hello, it's a great honor to be with all of you in this great university ... Thank you very much for your invitation.

before starting today's speech, I'd like to say a few words on behalf of myself and my husband about Malaysia Airlines Flight 37.

As my husband said, the United States is providing as many resources as possible to assist in the search.

please believe that at this very difficult time, our hearts are with the families and relatives of the people on the flight, and we pray for them.

Now, let's first meet the new American ambassadors to China, Ambassador bocas, President Wang, President Zhu, Vice President Li, Director Cuelluer, Professor Oi, Stanford Center, President Sektons of new york University, which has set up an excellent overseas study program in Shanghai, and John Thornton, Director of Global Leadership Program in Tsinghua University. Thank you all for coming.

most importantly, I want to thank all the students present today ..... I especially want to thank Eric Schaefer and Zhu Xuanhao for their wonderful English and Chinese presentations.

this perfectly explains all the topics I want to talk to you today.

You see, by learning each other's languages and showing curiosity and respect for each other's cultures, Mr. Schaefer, Ms. Zhu and all of you are building bridges of understanding, which will bring more fruitful results.

I'm here today because I know that our future depends on the connections between young people like you all over the world.

That's why when my husband and wife visit abroad, they don't just visit palaces and meet heads of state. We also came to the school to meet students like you.

Because we believe that the relationship between countries is not only between governments or leaders, but also between people, especially young people.

Therefore, we believe that studying abroad is not only an educational opportunity for students, but also a vital part of American foreign policy.

"It's better to go to Wan Li Road than to study in thousands of books"

You see, through the miracle of modern technology, our world is more connected than ever before.

ideas can cross the ocean by clicking the button. Companies all over the world can do business and compete with each other. We can communicate with people on all continents by SMS, email and Skype.

Therefore, studying abroad is not just a happy way to spend a semester-it is rapidly becoming the key to success in the globalized economy.

To be at the forefront of today's workplace, it is not enough to get good grades in school, but also to have real experience outside the country: experience of completely different languages, cultures and societies.

As an old saying in China says, it is better to take the Wan Li Road than to read thousands of books.

what I want to say is that studying abroad is not only about improving your own future, but also about shaping your country and the future of our world.

Because the decisive challenges of our time-whether it's climate change, economic opportunities or the proliferation of nuclear weapons-are all our challenges.

no country can deal with them alone ... the only way out is to work together.

"* * * hand in hand"

This is why it is so important for young people to study and live in each other's countries. Because this is the way for you to cultivate the habit of cooperation-you do this by integrating into different cultures, by understanding each other's stories, and by crossing the prejudices and misunderstandings that often separate us.

this is the way for you to know how much we enjoy. This is how you realize that our success benefits each other. The governance method found in Beijing can save lives in the United States, the clean energy technology from Silicon Valley in California can improve the environment in China, and the architecture of an ancient temple in Xi 'an can inspire the design of new buildings in Dallas or Detroit.

This is the time when the contacts you have established with your classmates and lab partners can bring more gains. When Abigail Coplin became an American Fulbright scholar in Peking University, she and her colleagues published papers in leading scientific journals and established a research partnership, which lasted for a long time after their respective return to China.

Professor Niu Ke from Peking University was a Fulbright scholar in the United States last year. I quote him, "The most unforgettable experience is being with my American friends."

These long-term ties represent the real value of studying abroad. I am very excited. More and more students are getting such opportunities.

China is currently the fifth most popular destination for Americans to study abroad. In the United States today, the number of exchange students from China is the largest.

Nevertheless, too many students have never had such an opportunity, while some students who have the opportunity hesitate to seize it.

They may think that studying abroad is only for rich students or students from a certain university. Or, they may think to themselves, "Well, it sounds interesting, but how useful is it in my life?"

I understand these young people because I felt the same way when I was in college. You know, I come from a working-class family, and I never even thought about studying abroad. My parents didn't go to college, so I concentrated on going to college and getting a degree so that I could get a job and support myself.

for many young people like me who can afford a regular semester through hard work, it is really impossible to pay for air tickets or living expenses on the other side of the world. This is unacceptable, because studying abroad should not only belong to students with some backgrounds.

We hope to establish contacts between people of all races and socio-economic backgrounds, because it is this diversity that makes our country so dynamic and powerful ... Our overseas study programs should reflect the true spirit of the United States to the world.

that's why when my husband visited China in 29, we announced our 1, initiatives, which aimed to increase the number and diversity of American students studying in China. This year, as we commemorate the 35th anniversary of the normalization of Sino-US relations ... the US government actually supports more American students to study in China.

We are sending high school students, college students and graduate students here to learn Chinese. We are inviting Mr. China to teach Putonghua in Taste of the United States. We provide free online consultation for China students who want to study in the United States. The Fulbright program in the United States and China is still strengthening, with more than 3, alumni.

the private sector is also stepping up its work. For example, Steve Schwarczman, the head of Blackstone Company in the United States, is funding a new project in Tsinghua University to imitate the Rhode Scholarship.

"You don't need to get on a plane to become a citizen diplomat"

Today, students from different backgrounds are studying in China. Take Royal from Cleveland, Ohio as an example. She participated in the Shanghai project of new york University. Like me, Royal is the first generation of college students in her family. Her mother works two full-time jobs, while her father works at night to support their family. When talking about her experience in Shanghai, she said, "This city is full of resilience, which inspires me to accomplish everything I can."

There is also Friedman Haier from Washington University. When he was a child, his family came to the United States as Eritrean refugees. When talking about his experience of studying in China, he said: "As we enter a new era of citizen diplomacy, studying abroad is a powerful tool for people-to-people exchanges."

"A new era of citizen diplomacy"-I can't think of a better way to put it, because this is exactly what I am talking about, that is, ordinary citizens go global.

As I often tell young Americans, you don't need to get on a plane to become a citizen diplomat.

I told them that if you have Internet access at home, school or library, you can be taken anywhere in the world and meet people from every continent in just a few seconds.

That's why I send a travel blog post every day, which contains videos and photos of my trip to China-because I hope young people in the United States can be part of this visit.

This is indeed the power of technology-it opens up the whole world and exposes us to previously unimaginable ideas and innovations. This is why it is so important for information and ideas to flow freely on the Internet and through the media.

Because that's the way for us to discover the truth, which enables us to know what is happening in our community, our country and our world.

That's why we decide which values and ideas are the best-by vigorously questioning them, debating, listening to the opinions of all parties and making our own judgments.

believe me, I know this is a confusing and frustrating process. There are a lot of questions and criticisms from our media and citizens, and my husband and I are at the receiving end. This is not easy, but we think its importance is irreplaceable.

Because we have seen time and time again that when all citizens' voices and opinions can be heard, the country will become stronger and more prosperous.

As my husband once said, we respect the uniqueness of other cultures and social actors. However, as far as freedom of self-expression, choice of what one worships, and access to information disclosure are concerned-we believe that is the birthright of everyone on earth.

"American face", "face of china"

We believe that all people should have the opportunity to realize their greatest potential, just as I can in the United States. At the same time, when you learn about new cultures and make new friends here in China and in the United States, you are a vivid representative of those values.

so I promise that by studying abroad, you are not only changing your life, but also changing the life of everyone you meet.

As the great American President John F. Kennedy said about foreign students studying in the United States, "I think they have taught more than they have learned." The same is true for young Americans who study abroad.

To the world, all of you are the best American faces and the best face of china. Every day, you are showing the world your country's energy, creativity, optimism and unshakable belief in the future. Every day, you remind us that by crossing national boundaries, we can learn to see ourselves in each other and meet our challenges with the same determination.

so, I hope you will keep seeking this experience. I hope you can continue to benefit from each other, learn from each other, and at the same time establish friendship ties, which will enrich your lives and our world in the coming decades.

all of you have so much to give to the world, and I am eagerly looking forward to your future achievements.

thank you very much.