President Xi's visions on key issues

On the Chinese Dream

"In this new historical period, the essence of the Chinese Dream is to make our country prosperous and strong, revitalize the nation and help the people live better lives. Our objectives are to double the 2010 GDP and per capita income of urban and rural residents, to complete the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects by 2020. ... We will always follow the path of peaceful development and the opening-up strategy that brings mutual benefits. We will concentrate both on China's development and on our responsibilities and contributions to the world as a whole. ... The realization of the Chinese Dream will bring the world peace, not turmoil, and opportunities, not threats."

From a written interview with reporters from Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica and Mexico in May 2013

 

On China-US ties

"Where there is a will, there is a way. I am confident about the new model of a major-country relationship between China and the United States. First, both sides have the political will to build such a relationship. Second, bilateral cooperation between the two countries over the past more than 40 years has laid a solid foundation for our future cooperation. Third, the two sides have established more than 90 mechanisms for high-level dialogues on strategy, economy, culture and humanities. ... Fourth, sister provinces and states, and sister cities totaling more than 220 pairs, have been established between the two sides .... Fifth, there is broad scope for future bilateral cooperation."

From his address to the media with US President Barack Obama on June 7, 2013

 

On trade

"China will never close its door to the outside world. Over the past 10 years it has fulfilled its promises to the World Trade Organization by creating a more open and standardized business environment. We will open up new areas and enable deeper access. Our economy will remain open to foreign investors, and we hope other countries will extend the same access to Chinese investors. We firmly oppose protectionism in any form, and we are willing and ready to solve economic and trade differences with other countries through consultation. We actively promote the establishment of a multilateral trade system characterized by balanced and mutually beneficial development."

From his speech in 2013 to representatives of Chinese and foreign entrepreneurs at the Boao Forum for Asia

 

 

 

On reform

"It is no easy job to advance reform in China, which has a population of more than 1.3 billion. Having been pushed ahead for more than 30 years, China's reform has entered a deep-water zone. It can be said that the easy part of the job has been done to the satisfaction of all. What are left are tough bones that are hard to chew. This requires us to act boldly and progress steadily. To act boldly means to advance reform despite difficulties and be eager to take on challenges, chew tough bones and wade through dangerous shoals. To progress steadily means to stay on course and proceed in safety and, more important, to make no fatal mistakes."

From an exclusive interview with Russian TV in February 2014