[ 29-11-17 17:33] China Journal
When speaking at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, US President Barack Obama threw out a famous saying from The Analects of Confucius to describe Sino-US relations. In his Town Hall speech in Shanghai, Obama quoted a Chinese Proverb: Consider the past you shall know the future. In fact, quoting China's ancient sayings (poems) during his visit to China is an old tradition of American presidents. Nixon, Carter and Clinton are all successful practitioners.
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"Ten thousand years is too long to seize the day"
Nixon (the 37th president)
Time: February 21 to February 28, 1972
Quotation: Comrade Man Jianghong and Guo Moruo by Mao Zedong
Nixon said in his toast: "Ten thousand years is too long. Now is the time for our two peoples to seize the day. " "and yet, while China holds our friendship, and heaven remains our neighbourhood"
Reagan (4th President)
Time: April 26th to May 1st, 1984
Citation: Wang Bo's farewell to vice-prefect du setting out for his official post in shu
Reagan quoted "and yet, while China holds our friendship, and heaven remains our neighbourhood" in his toast to describe the purpose of his visit to China.
"Today's babysitting touches others"
Carter (the 39th president)
Time: He did not visit China during his term of office, but visited Beijing in 1981 after leaving office
Citation: The Mockerman by Cheng Xiao, a Jin native
"Babbling" Poetically, everyone is hiding at home for the summer in the dog days, but at this time, an ignorant person comes to visit friends. Carter used this poem as the opening remarks, which contained respect and modesty for the host.
"Our predecessors planted trees, while our descendants enjoyed the cool"
George H.W. Bush (the 41st President)
Time: February 25-26, 1989
Quotation: Gui Zhi Xiang by Hu Wenhuan in Ming Dynasty
Bush explained the reason why he quoted this sentence, in order to praise the achievements of China's reform and opening up.
"A good man in one hometown is a good man in the world"
Clinton (42nd President)
Time: June 25th to July 3rd, 1998
Quotation: Mencius Zhang Wan
Clinton used this sentence to describe the cooperative relationship between China and the United States in dealing with international affairs. He said that in the international family, a friendly national will treat other nationals in the world as friends.
Quote (According to Legal Evening News)