Famous Quotes & Sayings

Amy Tan

I am an American, steeped in American values. But I know on an emotional level what it means to be of the Chinese culture.

Amy Chua

In Chinese culture, it wouldn't occur to kids to question or talk back to their parents. In American culture, kids in books, TV shows and movies constantly score points with their snappy back talk. Typically, it's the parents who need to be taught a life lesson - by their children.

Liu Bolin

In one aspect, my works record the history of the development of Chinese society. Concern about the situation of Chinese reality is one important theme of my works. I am trying to ask, 'How does our society develop? What are the problems in our society? Where is our direction leading?'

The Chinese have a habit of reading. Many families regard books as the most valuable family asset.

We will do whatever the government tells us to do, which is a critically important principle of the Chinese market economy, and there is nothing more for discussion about it.

Julie Gerberding

We remain sobered by the ongoing transmission in Hong Kong, China and probably Singapore,

We're going to see dramatic growth. The launch of third-generation mobile services in China is going to require new services.

Never eat Chinese food in Oklahoma.

Casey Abrams

If I shave, I don't have a chin anymore.

We're seeing improvement in our China business, and hopefully that will continue.

We're seeing a lot in China now that we didn't see in the past cycle. These are sort of the new frontiers so to speak.

Gene Sperling

We're not gonna put WTO conditions on China that have never been put on any other country before.

Bill Walton

A huge Chinese population here in... Houston.

Hu Jintao

The regular meetings between the leaders of China and the European Union are good for enhancing our mutual understanding,

The regime right now with China and India increasing demand and the world's supply of oil not growing -- it's going to be very sensitive for a while to supply and demand, ... The consequences are worldwide.

Women's life expectancy in China has significantly improved in the last several decades. In 1998, women's life expectancy was 73.1 years on average, 3.7 years longer than that of men. In 2003, women's life expectancy extended to 74 years.

We're keen supporters of permanent normal trade relations for China, ... Trade relations with China is as important to us as it is to the Chinese.

Christopher Cox

United States' transfer of technology to the People's Republic of China has been the target of serious PRC efforts over the last two decades,

Usually major celebrations, in Chinese traditions, (are) a family affair.

We express strong dissatisfaction and at the same time resolute opposition to (the United States) finding fault with China for no reason at all.

Javier Solana

Throughout history, new arrivals or new competitors have often been regarded as threats, but the reality is that a stronger and more confident China is good for the world,

Richard Boucher

We're ready to talk to the Chinese whenever they are ready.

Ai Weiwei

Modern Chinese culture is weak and lackluster.

We are going to launch our first joint venture in the middle of this year with China Resources (Holdings) Co Ltd, our largest franchise partner.

Jimmy Wales

The mainland Chinese tend to take a Chinese mainland point of view on controversial issues, and the Taiwanese take another the Taiwanese viewpoint.

Jason Alexander

It specifically says in the Torah that you can eat shrimp and bacon in a Chinese restaurant.

Calvin Coolidge

[Speaking of Chinese president Sun Yat-sen] ...combined Benjamin Franklin and George Washington of China.

Bruce Chatwin

I learned about Chinese ceramics and African sculptures, I aired my scanty knowledge of the French Impressionists, and I prospered.

Bai Ling

I have a blog in Chinese, which you can follow, Chinese signs. But I don't even update at all, often I don't.

Bai Ling

Because of the Chinese culture of obedience, you don't ask questions... You follow and obey.

We're having to do less and less labor on our products here to compete with Chinese manufacturers. The parts and the coating of the lenses will be done here and assembled there.

We're grateful for the deep love and concern by all Chinese people, the Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan compatriots.

George Soros

Increasingly, the Chinese will own a lot more of the world because they will be converting their dollar reserves and U.S. government bonds into real assets.