On April 9, the torch of the 29th Olympic Games successfully passed through San Francisco, USA, which was enthusiastically greeted by the American public, including the Chinese Americans and overseas Chinese.

The Olympics belongs to all, and the Olympic torch carries and passes around the Olympic spirit and advocates peace, friendship, harmony and cooperation. In disregard of the spirit of the Olympic Charter, a handful of elements attempted to disrupt the Olympic Games in Beijing, undermine China-US relationship and denigrate China's image. Such despicable and unpopular action is doomed to fail.

I wish to express appreciations to the City of San Francisco, the relevant departments of the U.S. Federal Government and the U.S. Olympic Committee for all they have done for the Olympic torch relay. My appreciations also go to the people of San Francisco and the United States for their warm support, and the Chinese Americans, overseas Chinese and students for their enthusiastic participation and enormous efforts.

I am convinced that the sacred flames of the Olympics will continue to burn brighter, the Olympic Games in Beijing will be a complete success and the Olympic spirit will be carried forward.