Wen Jiabao Quotes

If in a country, most of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of the few, then this country can hardly witness harmony and stability.

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

More scientific language and less diplomatic rhetoric may make this world even better.

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

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.

All political parties, organizations, and all people should abide by the constitution and laws without any exception. They must all act in accordance with the constitution and laws. I see that as a defining feature of modern political system development.

I have a dream to provide every Chinese, especially children, sufficient milk each day.

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

Only science and the spirit of seeking truth from facts can save China. I firmly believe in this.

As far as the U.S. economy is concerned, I always believe that the U.S. economy is solidly based, not only in a material sense, but more importantly, the United States has the strength of scientific and technological talent, and managerial expertise.

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 and other members should join efforts to combat serious infectious disease, such as bird flu. To enhance the cooperation on the prevention of bird flu is an important target of the organization, which includes Russia, China and four Central Asian states.

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

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

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.

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.

Socialism as I understand it is a system of democracy. Without democracy, there is no socialism.