Top 27 Quotes & Sayings by Wen Jiabao

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Chinese statesman Wen Jiabao.
Last updated on November 21, 2024.
Wen Jiabao

Wen Jiabao, also spelled as Wen Chia-pao, is a retired Chinese politician who served as the sixth Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China and served as China's head of government for a decade between 2003 and 2013. 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 Chinese Communist Party, the country's de facto top power organ, where he was ranked third out of nine members and headed by Party general secretary Hu Jintao.

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.
I have a dream to provide every Chinese, especially children, sufficient milk each day.
If people are able to run the affairs of a village well, eventually they'll be able to run a township, and a county. — © Wen Jiabao
If people are able to run the affairs of a village well, eventually they'll be able to run a township, and a county.
Socialism, as I understand it, is a system of democracy. Without democracy, there is no socialism.
As far as the U.S. economy is concerned, I always believe that the U.S. economy is solidly based, not only in a material sense, but more importantly, the United States has the strength of scientific and technological talent, and managerial expertise.
More scientific language and less diplomatic rhetoric may make this world even better.
Only science and the spirit of seeking truth from facts can save China. I firmly believe in this.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If in a country, most of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of the few, then this country can hardly witness harmony and stability.
As long I still have a breath left in me I will dedicate myself fully to China's reform.
All political parties, organizations, and all people should abide by the constitution and laws without any exception. They must all act in accordance with the constitution and laws. I see that as a defining feature of modern political system development.
I believe I and all the Chinese people have such a conviction that China will make continuous progress and the people's wishes for and needs for democracy and freedom are irresistible.
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.
Sino-Japanese relations will certainly brighten more in the future and the flowers of friendly Sino-Japanese relations will increase their beauty.
If people are able to run the affairs of a village well, eventually they’ll be able to run a township, and a county.
Socialism as I understand it is a system of democracy. Without democracy, there is no socialism.
China and other members should join efforts to combat serious infectious disease, such as bird flu. To enhance the cooperation on the prevention of bird flu is an important target of the organization, which includes Russia, China and four Central Asian states.
Cooperation is just like two pagodas - one hardware and one software. Combined, we can take the leadership position in the world.
As long I still have a breath left in me I will dedicate myself fully to China’s reform. — © Wen Jiabao
As long I still have a breath left in me I will dedicate myself fully to China’s reform.
Confidence is the most important thing, more important than gold or currency.
Only when the masses are reassured, can the country be at peace. Only when the country is at peace, can the leaders be relieved.
The speed of the fleet is not determined by the fastest vessel; rather it is determined by the slowest one.
China has established friendship with many African countries, and is opening itself up to Africa and providing assistance. It is cooperating with African countries on an equal basis and has no desire to colonize Africa.
Inappropriate macro economic policies in some economies, characterised by [a] low savings rate and high consumption [and] failure of financial supervision and regulation to keep up with innovation which allowed financial derivatives to spread.
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