Notable China-related quotes from the last week:
President Hu Jintao on African debt relief during his tour of the continent:
“The developed countries should assume their responsibilities and obligations, continue to deliver their aid, debt relief commitments, maintain and increase assistance to developing countries and effectively help them maintain financial stability and economic growth.”
A Xinhua editorial critical of the “Buy American” clause in the US government’s economic stimulus package:
“History and economic theory show that in facing a financial crisis, trade protectionism is not a way out, but rather could become just the poison that worsens global economic hardships.”
Premier Wen Jiabao on how Beijing’s economic stimulus package is turning the country’s economy around:
“Signs that the steel industry is turning better are related to national policies for promoting car and electronics sales in rural areas.”
Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman on the US reaction to the resumption of the US-China defense dialogue:
“We take this as a positive signal that the Chinese are prepared to engage and begin working to resume a regular military-to-military exchange…We – the Secretary [of Defense Robert Gates] places – place a high priority on the US-China mil-to-mil relationship.”
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