I think the bilateral relationship is a strategic partnership of equality and mutual respect. We will not form an alliance, and this kind of long-term relationship is not directed against another country,

already acquired the moral legitimacy for acting as bona fide global cop.

The Cold War mentality must be abandoned once and for all, … And a new security concept based on mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and cooperation should be established.

United Nations should be brought into full play.

ready to make concerted efforts with the U.S. to make this happen.

Leaders of both countries have built mutual trust and a cooperative partnership, exchanged high-level visits frequently and coordinated closely in major international affairs,

he who strikes last will score best.

The victory shows that our socialist system has tremendous advantages,

It takes two hands to clap.

China highly values the development of Sino-U.S. relations,

The Chinese people love Comrade Deng Xiaoping, thank Comrade Deng Xiaoping, mourn for Comrade Deng Xiaoping, and cherish the memory of Comrade Deng Xiaoping because he devoted his life-long energies to the Chinese people, performed...

much about Kim — and what he may do — remains difficult to fathom.

They pose a big threat to party unity and stability,

absolutely not bend under foreign pressure on principles concerning national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

We treated them [the Americans] with respect but now they’re doing this to us,

Streamlining the army with Chinese characteristics is the right choice for China in military modernization,

The People’s Liberation Army should play the role of shock troops, overcoming fatigue and sharpening vigilance to make new contributions,

There are still in this world a few interest groups which always want to seek gains by creating tension here and there,

Let’s find out more about what Bush wants to do with Taiwan, the Dalai Lama and the missile-defense system,

Both democracy and human rights are relative concepts and not absolute and general,

widespread use of torture, persecution of minority groups and the denial of freedom of speech, association and religion

It is China’s view that Sino-U.S. relations should be dealt with from a strategic and long-term perspective, and the differences between the two countries handled in a proper way.

Showing restraint does not mean being soft or selling out the country,

It is not wise [for Chinese] to do things to artificially disrupt relations with the U.S.

You must be particularly resolute [in ideological matters]; you must be able to pass tough tests; and you must be particularly reliable.

I think President Clinton is a strong defender of the American interests, and I am a strong defender of the Chinese interests, … But despite that, we still can have very friendly exchanges of views...

Given the important roles of our countries, I think we should find an adequate solution to this problem.

Our policy has very long been a consistent one. Peaceful reunification, one country, two systems,

The Chinese government thinks China and the U.S. should develop a constructive relationship of cooperation,

We must strengthen the ideological and political education of officials and raise their awareness of and resistance to the sabotaging acts of hostile domestic and foreign forces,

China will continue to step up consultation and cooperation with the U.S. on counter-terrorism and join the rest of the world in the concerted fight against this common scourge.

China is willing to give continued aid to Pakistan and to promote two-way trade and economic cooperation,

I have visited many countries and I see it as very normal that when people clash (bump in to each other), it is normal that these people apologize, … Now, we see that these planes...

Even before the September 11 attacks, China and other members of the SCO had signed the Shanghai Convention on Combating Terrorism, Separatism and Extremism and are now stepping up efforts to set up a regional...

On the basis of the one-China principle, let us shelve for now certain political disputes and resume the cross-Straits dialogue and negotiations as soon as possible.

the Chinese people have enjoyed a much better life, and it has intensified efforts to improve democracy and the legal system.

To ensure unity and stability in the party and country, we must adopt the ‘double-fisted’ approach of hitting out at the mistakes of both the left and right [wings],

Our consistent policy is to protect human rights according to law,

It is the common aspiration of the international community to safeguard the Security Council’s authority when dealing with significant issues like the Iraq issue,

Members of the new social classes have made a contribution to socialist production forces through honest work and legal operations,

China stands ready to make unremitting efforts to facilitate this process for further progress and positive results,

It’s just too chilly to remain in this high altitude,

I want to emphasize that both of our countries should handle this affair with a maximum care for their bilateral relations,

I was invited by President Clinton, … So it will be up to the United States to handle these events.

The system must not be shaken, weakened or discarded at any time. The Western mode of political systems must never be copied,

The theory of relativity worked out by Mr. Einstein, which is in the domain of natural science, I believe can also be applied to the political field. Both democracy and human rights are relative concepts...

It has become increasingly difficult … for the very few big powers or blocs of big powers to monopolize international affairs and control the fate of other countries,

The decision to take economic construction as the center represents the most fundamental achievement made under Comrade Deng Xiaoping’s leadership, in the effort to bring order out of chaos,

We must raise our guard against conspirators and careerists within the party.

will remain their home in the future where they can live in peace and contentment.