Congrats China. Enjoy your party. You deserve it.
My ten years here have been notable for almost unbroken progress and social development, with of course a few bumps in the road. But I can say without doubt that the Chinese people are filled with an optimistic hope for the future, and credit must go to the organization that has created an environment where this hope can grow and develop.
At the same time, it is going to be hard work for the aspirations of the people of China to be met by their government. The development process is still in the early stages, and there are many more problems to be overcome as well as pitfalls to be avoided, so there will still be some tough times ahead. But the future, one of unlimited possibilities, seems quite bright from the vantage point of Shanghai, 2009.
Happy Birthday!
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