If people are able to run the affairs of a village well, eventually they’ll be able to run a township, and a county.

As long I still have a breath left in me I will dedicate myself fully to China’s reform.

Cooperation is just like two pagodas – one hardware and one software. Combined, we can take the leadership position in the world.

I believe I and all the Chinese people have such a conviction that China will make continuous progress and the people’s wishes for and needs for democracy and freedom are irresistible.

Confidence is the most important thing, more important than gold or currency.

Inappropriate macro economic policies in some economies, characterised by [a] low savings rate and high consumption [and] failure of financial supervision and regulation to keep up with innovation which allowed financial derivatives to spread.

The speed of the fleet is not determined by the fastest vessel; rather it is determined by the slowest one.

Only when the masses are reassured, can the country be at peace. Only when the country is at peace, can the leaders be relieved.

Sino-Japanese relations will certainly brighten more in the future and the flowers of friendly Sino-Japanese relations will increase their beauty.

China has established friendship with many African countries, and is opening itself up to Africa and providing assistance. It is cooperating with African countries on an equal basis and has no desire to colonize Africa.