Passage 1

It is easy to see why people become fascinated with China. China has thousands of years of continuous recorded history, but it is a country of constant change. The changes in China since the 1970s have been remarkable. And the change in China has led to a profound evolution in the relationship between our two countries. China’s policy change 35 years ago to "reform and open up" was the start of your country’s re-connection with the world. China’s companies began trading with others.
   China’s students began going overseas to study in greater numbers. The world began to see China, and the people of China began to see the world, in new ways. It is important to recognize that China’s change is having a great impact not just on China, but also on the world. The scale and pace of China’s economic development and social transformation is unprecedented in human history.

There are two qualities of distinguished leadership. We are lucky that both are a fundamental part of our culture — something we learn from our parents virtually from the day we are born. First is Perseverance, simple hard work and a commitment to stay the course even when times are tough. In today’s fast-pace business environment, there will be days when the unexpected challenges each of you confront seem overwhelming, with no end in sight.
   Perseverance and hard work will see you through the tough times. That’s what distinguishes those who make it to the top from those who don’t. But all the hard work won’t take you anywhere unless you know where you want to go. That’s why it’s important to have a dream, which is the second quality of leadership. Everything great that has ever happened began with a dream. In fact our company theme is "Dream Bigger. "