Li's quotes
"However deep the water may be, we will wade into it because we have no alternative."
On Comprehensive reforms
"We need to prevent the urban malaise and avoid the situation in which high-rises co-exist with shantytowns."
On Urbanization
"We need to leave to the market and society what they can do well. The government needs to manage well the matters that fall under its supervision."
On Government reforms
"I feel upset (about the smog that recently shrouded Beijing and large parts of the country's eastern areas). To tackle the problems, we need an iron fist, firm resolution and tough measures."
On Environment
"Holding government office and making money have been 'two separate paths' since ancient times."
On Clean governance
"I don't believe conflicts between big powers are inevitable. Shared interests often override their disputes."
On Ties with the US
"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
(China Daily 03/22/2013 page4)
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