Wen Jiabao
Wen Jiabao
Wen Jiabaoserved as the sixth Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, serving as China's head of government for a decade. In his capacity as Premier, Wen was regarded as the leading figure behind Beijing's economic policy. From 2002 to 2012, he held membership in the Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China, the country's de facto top power organ, where he was ranked third out of nine members. He was accused of of...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth15 September 1942
CountryChina
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We can also cooperate to resolve global issues such as the UN reform, Millennium Development Goals, WTO talks, poverty relief in Africa and world economy,
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Under the complex international situation, the deepening of Sino-Australian relations is not only in the fundamental interests of the peoples of the two countries, but is also in the interests of peace and stability in the Asia Pacific region,
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We should respect each other and keep consultations on an equal footing,
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We respect not only professors and experts but also technologists who have their own inventions,
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What matter in international relations now are national interests and economic prowess,
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There are two books that I often travel with; one is 'The Theory on Moral Sentiments' by Adam Smith. The other is 'The Meditations.' It's not that I agree with either views expressed in the books, but I believe ideas and thoughts of older generations can offer food for thought for the current generation.
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It is only when there is the supervision and critical oversight from the people that the government will be in a position to do an even better job, and employees of government departments will be the true public servants of the people.
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There are people who will appreciate what I've done, and there will be people who will criticize me. Ultimately history will have the final say.
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China is a main energy consumer and, therefore, is also a big greenhouse gas emitter. We must use energy resources rationally and must conserve. This needs us to adjust our economic structure, transform the mode of development, to make economic development more dependent on progress of science and technology and the quality of the work force.
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The Chinese government attaches importance to, and protects, human rights. We have incorporated these lines into the Chinese constitution, and we also implement the stipulation in real earnest. I think for any government, what is most important is to ensure that its people enjoy each and every right given to them by the constitution.
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Personally, I attach great importance to research in fundamental sciences because I believe that no applied or developmental research can do without basic research as the wellspring and driving force. But, in this world of ours, often because of material gains and immediate interests, it is easy to neglect basic research. This should be avoided.
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I don't think a system or a government should fear critical opinions or views. Only by heeding those critical views would it be possible for us to further improve our work and make further progress.
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We launched the strategic security consultation mechanism, approved the supplementary agreement on the Sino-Russia eastern border, issued the China-Russia Joint Declaration on the World Order in the 21st Century, held a joint military exercise and witnessed fast growth of trade and economic ties.
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Confidence is the most important thing, more important than gold or currency.