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.

humanity should continue and make further progress in space exploration.

We must never rely on others to promote economic construction, … decadent thoughts and lifestyles.

liberating their thoughts and seeking truth from facts.

Although you no longer take up the highest post, you are still very busy, … People of our age should keep their brains working ceaselessly.

The Chinese government always has attached a great importance to human rights,

The Chinese nation will realize a great rejuvenation,

I am extremely concerned and worried,

After undergoing rigorous training, the fourth generation is now experienced enough to handle complex challenges both at home and abroad,

Talk politics, talk about study and talk positively.

The extremely hard and bitter struggle against the floods, the severe test of life and death, and the experience of braving wind and storm together have strengthened the flesh-and-blood ties between the party and the...

We will continue to oppose NMD because it is detrimental to world peace,

In China, we have our laws,

Hong Kong compatriots will surely display great love for the motherland and for Hong Kong and take it as their utmost honor to maintain long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong and safeguard the fundamental...

It shoulders the holy task of maintaining the security and unity of the state — and provides an important guarantee for the task of building a comprehensive, well-off society.

We will continue to pay attention to two major issues in Tibet — economic development and social stability,

Beijing’s policy is against strategies of force and the U.S. military presence in Central Asia and the Middle East region,

I believe he will be elected,

This time, in violation of international law and practice, the U.S. plane bumped into our plane, invaded Chinese territorial air space and landed at our airport,

Only by sticking to and perfecting China’s socialist political system can we achieve the country’s unification, national unity, social stability and economic development,

I have to emphatically point out that the one-China principle is the basis and promise of peaceful reunification,

a new type of cooperative relationship which is not an alliance, not confrontational and not aimed at a third country.

China will continue to support the efforts of the Palestinian people to regain their legitimate rights, including the establishment of an independent state,

made great progress in advancing friendly cooperation and exchanges in the fields of politics, economy, trade, science and technology in recent years.

The executives were asking me if this political movement will affect China’s way of doing business. The Chinese immediately reassured us that it wouldn’t.

The time when a few large countries or groups of large countries could monopolize international affairs and determine the fate of other nations is gone forever,

No department or locality may, or will be allowed to, interfere in the affairs which should be administered by [the SAR] on its own,

resolutely nipped in the bud.

Japan has given a clear, adequate statement … I want Japan to observe its promises.

Comrades! We express our deep thanks to all our friends around the world and to the IOC for helping to make Beijing successful in its Olympic bid,

I look forward to my visit with President Bush to exchange views on serious and important subjects … to help move forward our cooperative relationship.

Our army is the people’s army that is under the absolute leadership of the party,

I believe the statement President Clinton delivered earlier this morning also stressed his mode of handling China-U.S. relations in a positive manner,

We must keep to the orientation of serving the people, and socialism, and the principle of letting 100 flowers bloom and a 100 schools of thought contend and highlight the themes of the times while...