"We should not make groundless accusations against each other and should spend more time doing practical things that will contribute to cybersecurity."

On Accusation of Chinese hacker attacks against the United States

"We will upgrade China's economic development model to enable people to enjoy clean air and safe drinking water and food."

On Tackling pollution and food safety problems

"There are more than 1.3 billion people in this country, and we are still on a long journey toward modernization. That requires an international environment of lasting peace."

On Sustainable development

"Hong Kong compatriots are hardworking and smart. Hong Kong society is open, inclusive and vigorous."

On Cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong

"In a country as vast as China, we have a lot of tasks to fulfill. As for the most important one, I think it is to facilitate the continuous growth of the economy."

On Top tasks of the new cabinet

"We will be true to the Constitution and loyal to the people, and the people's wish will point the direction of our government's efforts."

On Serving the people and Constitution

Xinhua

(China Daily 03/18/2013 page3)