If the economy generates a lot of pollution, it could be deemed non-competitive, and out of touch with these modern times.

If the Chinese economy can emerge in two or three decades a clean and low-carbon economy, the country's overall strength will reach unprecedented competitive heights.

Against the big picture of countries rushing to adopt "clean technologies", is it possible for China to keep things as they were?

The answer is no.

If we fail to adopt "clean technologies", the economy will remain a low-grade one despite very large outputs.

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China's rapid development in recent years has made some countries ill at ease, and yet the full power potential of the country is still far being realized.

There is considerable importance in presenting our good values to the world. A country's values are vitally important factors that helps a nation rise onto the world stage, and having a "clean economy" goes a long way.

In its dealing with the rest of the world, China should have wider strategic perspectives. This means that China's development direction ought to be oriented to having harmonious relationships with other countries; so it can become an integral part of the world community and play a significant role expected of a big, responsible country.

When China becomes really rich and powerful some day, it will do its utmost, as it already does now, to help other countries.