Dear Senator Obama,
It gives me enormous pleasure to learn that you have been elected as the 44th President of the United States of America. I am delighted to take this opportunity to reciprocate my heartfelt congratulations to you as you kindly wrote me a letter last May congratulating me on my inauguration as the 12th President of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Undoubtedly, your victory is vital to the interests and global leadership of the U.S. at this crucial moment. Your election demonstrates the power of the American people, who constitute a great nation that is ready for a change, ready to embody social fairness worldwide, and ready to make a prosperous country in harmony and cooperation with other nations.
As a fellow Harvard Law School alumnus, I firmly believe that "veritas," following the truth, is our best guidance when conducting the country. I am also convinced that under your wise leadership, the United States will successfully overcome the current financial, economic, and political turbulence. America is still the promised land for all those who have a dream.
I am pleased to inform you that in my five months of administration, the tension across the Taiwan Strait has been significantly reduced due to the resumption of the dialogue between the two sides. Nevertheless, as the possibility of military confrontation has not yet vanished, an active role of the United States in the region is essential for enduring peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and in East Asia.
On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan), I am grateful to your sincere support for our cause. Your kind statements on various occasions have offered me great encouragement when dealing with cross-strait issues.
I look forward to working with you in the years ahead, strengthening the friendship between our two countries, as well as increasing understanding, cooperation and trust in all aspects. I hope that I will be able to meet with you in the future to further discuss issues of mutual interests. In the meantime, I believe that open channels of communication and continuous exchange of views between us will be conducive to peace and prosperity in the region.
Finally, please accept my deepest sympathy and condolence to you and your family on the passing away of your beloved grandmother. May God bless you and other members of your family during this difficult time of bereavement.