Xi: "What we now face is the contradiction between unbalanced and inadequate development and the people's ever-growing needs for a better life."

Xi: "During the civilisation and development process of more than 5,000 years, the Chinese nation has made an indelible contribution to the civilisation and advancement of mankind."

Xi: "China will always remain the builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and upholder of international order."

Xi: "Friends from the press, China needs to learn more about the world, and the world also needs to learn more about China. I hope you will continue to make more efforts and contributions to deepening the mutual understanding between China and the countries of the world."

Xi: "China will continue to play its part as a major and responsible country."

Xi: "Only by observing the laws of nature can mankind avoid costly blunders in its exploitation. Any harm we inflict on nature will eventually return to haunt us. This is a reality we have to face."

Xi: "We will never allow anyone, any organization, or any political party, at any time or in any form, to separate any part of Chinese territory from China."

Xi: "Some foreigners with full bellies and nothing better to do engage in finger-pointing at us. First, China does not export revolution; second, it does not export famine and poverty; and third, it does not mess around with you. So what else is there to say?"

Xi: "The Chinese nation is a great nation; it has been through hardships and adversity but remains indomitable."

Xi: "During the long process of history, by relying on our own diligence, courage and wisdom, Chinese people have opened up a good and beautiful home where all ethnic groups live in harmony and fostered an excellent culture that never fades."

Xi: "The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is no walk in the park or mere drum-beating and gong-clanging."

Xi: "Why did the Soviet Union disintegrate? Why did the Soviet Communist Party collapse? An important reason was that their ideals and beliefs had been shaken."

Xi: "The Chinese people are a great people; they are industrious and brave, and they never pause in pursuit of progress."