Sound Bites

Updated: 2013-03-06 07:06

(China Daily)

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"It is very reassuring to learn that the government of China has set a target of 7.5 percent GDP growth while trying to keep inflation at a manageable level. It will not only maintain China's prosperity, but also help spur the regional and global economy, which Indonesia can benefit from."

Imron Cota, Indonesian ambassador to China

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"We are quite interested in looking at China's efforts and experience in combating corruption. It's a problem we are faced with in South Africa, and one we are tackling with a lot of vigor.

Recently, the South African government introduced new measures to combat corruption. This is interesting, because it was immediately after a visit by our minister for public services, who met with the minister here who is responsible for anti-corruption measures.

So this is one of the examples of the usefulness of this interaction between our leadership and the leadership of the People's Republic of China."

Dr Bheki Langa, South African ambassador

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"He (Premier Wen) underlined that China effectively countered the severe impact of the global financial crisis and has maintained steady and fast economic development. This allowed China to become the second-largest economy, almost doubling its GDP in five years."

Luis Schmidt Montes, Chilean ambassador

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"Compared with previous years, this year's two sessions are due to see the new leadership elected, and reforms of organizations will be discussed. They will also elaborate on detailed plans for implementing policies proposed by the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China."

Lee Kyu-hyung, Republic of Korea ambassador

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"Premier Wen Jiabao's speech had a big focus on economic and social development. It's clear the government is working very hard to bring about the goal of building a prosperous society."

Irene Giner-Reichl, Austrian ambassador

(China Daily 03/06/2013 page5)

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