"Seventy-eight years ago, after jointly defeating fascism and , our two countries initiated, together with others, the San Francisco conference, which helped found the United Nations... China was the first country to sign the U.N. charter. Starting from San Francisco the post-war international order was established. Over 100 countries have gained independence... Several billion people have eventually shaken off poverty. The forces for world peace, development and progress have grown stronger. This has been the main fruit jointly achieved by people of all countries and the international community."