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Recently, the more lively is the graduation speech of an international student, of course, you still read the full text may have your own judgment, right? But in any case, it is an indisputable fact that the young age of studying abroad is already an indisputable fact, and it is also an indisputable fact that most of the children of wealthy families are studying abroad.

A Chinese graduate of the University of Maryland in the United States was selected to give a speech on stage as a student representative, and some media outlets, such as the North American Student Daily, labeled her as suspected of insulting China. In his speech, the classmate praised freedom of speech in the United States, referring to China's smog.

In the 80s of the last century, the Chinese people once criticized the opening up people who went abroad, saying that they believed that the moon in foreign countries was rounder than in China. Looking at today's discussion, there has been no breakthrough in concept and rhetoric.

The history of Chinese studying in the United States can be traced back to the late Qing Dynasty, but it is still relatively rare for mainland Chinese to give speeches on behalf of graduates. Today, more and more young Chinese people are giving speeches, both at home and abroad, which is something to be encouraged. Here, we provide the full text and original text of the University of Maryland graduate's speech, and you can make your own judgment whether it is insulting or not.

Original text of the speech in English:

Good afternoon faculty students parents and friends.

I am truly honored and grateful to speak at the commencement for the University of Maryland， Class of 2017.

People often ask me: Why did you come to the University of Maryland?

I always answer: Fresh air.

Five years ago， as I step off the plane from China， and left the terminal at Dallas Airport. I was ready to put on one of my five face masks， but when I took my first breath of American air. I put my mask away.

The air was so sweet and fresh， and oddly luxurious.

I was surprised by this. I grew up in a city in China， where I had to wear a face mask every time I went outside， otherwise， I might get sick.

However， the moment I inhaled and exhaled outside the airport.

I felt free.

No more fog on my glasses， no more difficult breathing， no more suppression.

Every breath was a delight. As I stand here today， I cannot help， but recall that feeling of freedom.

At the University of Maryland， I would soon feel another kind of fresh air for which I will be forever grateful ― the fresh air of free speech.

Before I came to United States， I learned in history class about the Declaration of Independence， but these words had no meaning to me― Life， Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness.

I was merely memorizing the words to get good grades.

These words sounded so strange， so abstract and so foreign to me， until I came to University of Maryland.

I have leaned the right to freely express oneself is sacred in American.

Each day in Maryland， I was encouraged to express my opinions on controversial issues.

I could challenge a statement made by my instructor. I could even rate my professors online.

But nothing prepared me for the culture shock I experienced when I watched a university production of the play― Twilight: Los Angeles.

Twilight is a play by Anna Deavere Smith about the 1992 Los Angeles Riots

The riots followed acquittal of four Los Angeles police officers in the videotaped arrest and beating of Rodney King.

For six days， the city was in chaos as citizens took to the streets.

In Twilight， the student actors were openly talking about racism， sexism and politics.

I was shocked， I never saw such topic could be discussed openly.

The play was my first taste of political storytelling， one that makes the audience think critically.

I have always had a burning desire to tell these kinds of stories， but I was convinced that only authorities own the narrative， only authorities could define the truth.

However， the opportunity to immerse myself in the diverse community at the University of Maryland exposed me to various， many different perspectives on truth.

I soon realized that here I have the opportunity to speak freely.

My voice matters.

Your voice matters.

Our voices matter.

Civil engagement is not a task just for politicians. I have witnessed this when I saw my fellow students marching in Washington DC， voting in the presidential election and raising money for support various causes.

I have seen that everyone has a right to participate and advocate for change.

I used to believe that one individual participation could not make a difference， but here we are， United Terps.

Together， we can push our society to be more just open and peaceful.

Class of 2017， we are graduating from a university that embraces a liberal arts education that nurtures us to think critically， and also to care and feel for humanity.

We are equipped with the knowledge of various disciplines and we are ready to face to the challenges of our society.

Some of us may go to graduate school， some us may step into professions and some of us may begin a journey of exploration.

But no matter what we do， remember， democracy and free speech should not be taken for granted.

Democracy and freedom are the fresh air that is worth fighting for.

Freedom is oxygen. Freedom is passion. Freedom is love.

And as a French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre once said: freedom is a choice， our future is dependent on the choices we make today and tomorrow.

We are all playwrights of the next chapters of our lives. Together， we write the human history.

My friends， enjoy the fresh air and never let it go.

Thank you.????

Good afternoon, teachers, students, parents, and friends. I am honored and grateful to address the University of Maryland's Class of 2017 graduates.

I'm often asked, why did you come to the University of Maryland?

I always answer because there is fresh air.

Five years ago, when I stepped out of the plane from China and left the Dallas terminal, I was ready to take out a mask and put it on, and I took a total of five masks. But when I first smelled the air in America, I put down my mask.

The air here is so sweet, fresh, and somewhat inexplicably luxurious.

I was surprised. In the Chinese city where I grew up, I had to wear a mask whenever I went out, or I might get sick.

But the moment I breathed in the air outside the airport, I felt free.

There is no more fog on my glasses, no more difficulty breathing, and no more depression.

Every breath is a pleasure. As I stand here at this moment, I can't help but recall that feeling of freedom.

At the University of Maryland, I immediately felt another breath of fresh air that I am forever grateful for: the breath of free speech.

Before coming to the United States, I had learned about the Declaration of Independence in history class, but the words, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, had no practical meaning to me.

I'm just rote memorizing in order to get a high score.

The words sounded so foreign, so abstract, so "foreign" to me, until I came to the University of Maryland.

I realized that in the United States, the right to express one's own views is sacred.

In Maryland, I am encouraged every day to express my views on controversial issues.

I can challenge my mentor's point of view and even comment on professors online.

But one thing that gave me the biggest culture shock was my experience watching school rehearsals for the play "Twilight: Los Angeles."

"Twilight" is a play written by Anna Deaver Smith (note: Anna Deaver Smith, a native of Maryland, USA, playwright and actor, whose masterpiece "The Philadelphia Story" was once arranged into a movie), about the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

The riot began with four police officers who beat Rodney King during his arrest, which was videotaped and acquitted. (Note: The 1992 Los Angeles riots, triggered by the acquittal of four police officers accused of "using excessive force" by a local jury on April 29 of that year, led to protests by thousands of African-Americans and Latinos who were dissatisfied with the verdict, and eventually sparked a series of riots that affected communities including Asians, especially Koreans living in urban areas.) The incident itself involved the beating of Rodney King, a black man suspected of a traffic violation, by three white European-American police officers and a white Latino police officer. According to later statistics, the entire riot caused about $1 billion in property damage to all parties, and about 53 people were killed and thousands were seriously injured in the riots.)

For six whole days, citizens took to the streets, and the city was thrown into chaos.

In Twilight, the student cast openly discussed racism, sexism, and political topics.

I was blown away. It never occurred to me that these topics could be discussed openly.

This play was my first experience with political storytelling, and it made the audience think dialectically.

I've always had a keen desire to tell these kinds of stories. However, I have always been convinced that only those in power have narrative power, and only those in power can define the truth.

However, in the process of reaching out to the diverse student community at the University of Maryland, I was exposed to a wide variety of very different perspectives on the truth.

I soon realized that here, I had the opportunity to speak freely.

My voice can be heard.

Your voice can be heard.

Our voices can be heard.

Civic engagement is not only the task of politicians. I witnessed my classmates marching through the streets of Washington, witnessing them voting in the presidential election, and fundraisers to support various causes.

I saw that everyone has the right to participate and speak up for change.

In the past, I thought that individual participation would not make a difference. But Maryland students, that's what we're doing!

Together, we can make societies more just, open and peaceful.

Class of 2017, we are about to graduate from a school that values the humanities and trains us to think critically, care and feel for others.

We have learned a lot from different disciplines and we are ready to face the challenges of society.

Some of us will go on to graduate school, some will enter the workforce, and some will embark on a new journey of discovery.

But whatever we do, remember that neither democracy nor freedom of expression should be taken for granted.

Democracy and freedom of expression are like a breath of fresh air, and they are worth fighting for.

Freedom is oxygen, freedom is passion, freedom is love itself.

The French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once said: Freedom is a choice, and our future depends on the choices we make today and tomorrow.

We are all playwrights for the next chapter of our lives. Together, we can write the history of mankind.

My friends, please enjoy the fresh air and never let it be taken away.

Thank you.