Whoever stands for 'one China' will get our support. We can have talks with them, and our talks will cover anything.
— Zhu Rongji
If you want to investigate, we will be willing to assist.
I have never intimidated the masses... I only intimidate corrupt officials.
Free Tibet before free trade.
My criticism is too severe sometimes and that is not good. But why don't you start doing your work unless your leader flies into a rage? It is not that you cannot do it but that you don't want to do it.
This is our bottom line, and the will of 1.25 billion Chinese people.
I think these people have betrayed or have forgotten their ancestors.
Be realistic and truthful - and tell Hong Kong businessmen honestly that they should go for long-term investments since it is unlikely money can be made in the short haul.
History can never be covered up.
In the course of the reform, some new circumstances that we had not anticipated have appeared.
I take great pride in having been able to overcome the Asian financial crisis and seeking the opportunities available to bring about an unprecedented growth in the economy.
Although China and United States are competitors, China and the United States are indeed partners in trade.
Even if a minefield or the abyss should lie before me, I will march straight ahead without looking back.