Quotable

"China's economy will transform from an economy emphasizing quantity to one emphasizing quality ... Without quality, people can hardly benefit from economic growth, and economic growth is part of building a strong China."

Long Yongtu, China's former chief negotiator for WTO entry, saying on July 1 that cities had to be well-managed to ensure the quality of air and drinking water, and to prevent serious traffic jams that people face every day.

(China Daily Africa 07/05/2013 page18)