Xi Jinping Quotes

"China will always remain the builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and upholder of international order."

"The Chinese nation is a great nation; it has been through hardships and adversity but remains indomitable."

"Some foreigners with full bellies and nothing better to do engage in finger-pointing at us. First, China does not export revolution; second, it does not export famine and poverty; and third, it does not mess around with you. So what else is there to say?"

"Why did the Soviet Union disintegrate? Why did the Soviet Communist Party collapse? An important reason was that their ideals and beliefs had been shaken."

"A military is built to fight. Our military must regard combat capability as the criterion to meet in all its work and focus on how to win when it is called on."

"Only by observing the laws of nature can mankind avoid costly blunders in its exploitation. Any harm we inflict on nature will eventually return to haunt us. This is a reality we have to face."

"We will never allow anyone, any organization, or any political party, at any time or in any form, to separate any part of Chinese territory from China."

"Friends from the press, China needs to learn more about the world, and the world also needs to learn more about China. I hope you will continue to make more efforts and contributions to deepening the mutual understanding between China and the countries of the world."

"The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is no walk in the park or mere drum-beating and gong-clanging."

"The Chinese people are a great people; they are industrious and brave, and they never pause in pursuit of progress."

"NBA games are exciting to watch and have global appeal. They are very popular in China. I do watch NBA games on television when I have time."

"What we now face is the contradiction between unbalanced and inadequate development and the people's ever-growing needs for a better life."

"China will continue to play its part as a major and responsible country."

"The Chinese government supports Chinese companies in going global. But we believe that this process should be market-oriented, with companies being the main driver."

"China will continue to adopt multiple measures to advance the reform and opening up of its financial sector so that its financial market can better adapt to financial modernization and globalization."

"I like sports, and swimming is my favorite. Doing physical exercises keeps one fit and healthy and helps one work more efficiently. I think we all need to strike a balance between work and relaxation. This can keep us energetic and help us do our job better."

"During the civilisation and development process of more than 5,000 years, the Chinese nation has made an indelible contribution to the civilisation and advancement of mankind."

"During the long process of history, by relying on our own diligence, courage and wisdom, Chinese people have opened up a good and beautiful home where all ethnic groups live in harmony and fostered an excellent culture that never fades."

"We must uphold the fighting of tigers and flies at the same time, resolutely investigating law-breaking cases of leading officials and also earnestly resolving the unhealthy tendencies and corruption problems which happen all around people."

"It is true that some people have some misgivings about China-U.K. cooperation. What I want to stress is that in today's world, no country can afford to pursue development with its door closed. One should open the door, warmly welcome friends, and be hospitable to them."

"China is ready to pursue cooperation of various forms with the U.K. and other countries in international production capacity and equipment manufacturing to synergize our respective strengths and promote each other's development."