Key Quotes From Xi
- The Chinese Dream of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation means that we will make China prosperous and strong, rejuvenate the nation, and bring happiness to the Chinese people.
- — From the address to the First Session of the 12th National People's Congress, March 17, 2013.
- Only the wearer of the shoes knows if they fit or not. Only the people can best tell if the development path they have chosen for their country suits or not.
- — From the speech at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Moscow, Russia, March 23, 2013.
- The internal affairs of a country should be handled by a country's own people, and international affairs should be managed by all countries through consultation.
- — From the keynote speech at the Fifth BRICS Leaders Meeting, Durban, South Africa, March 27, 2013.
- Peace, like air and sunshine, is hardly noticed when people enjoy it. But none of us can live without it. Without peace, development is out of the question.
- — From the keynote speech at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2013, April 7, 2013.
