Good relations between the United States and China are important to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

The United States being in Asia is unambiguously a good thing for the region.

Secondly I would like to make continuous efforts of stabilising cross Strait relations, eventually reaching peace across the Taiwan strait and stability and security in the Asia Pacific region.

2005 was a year of tragedy and the targeting of journalists in the Asia-Pacific region.

The vast Pacific Ocean has ample space for China and the United States. We welcome a constructive role by the United States in promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the region. We also hope that the United States will fully respect and accommodate the major interests and legitimate concerns of Asia-Pacific countries.

The prospects for the Asia-Pacific region are particularly hopeful. Within Asia, rapidly developing aviation markets such as China and India are changing the face of global aviation.