Quotes By Zhu Rongji

I take great pride in having been able to overcome the Asian financial crisis and seeking the opportunities available to bring about an unprecedented growth in the economy.

I have never intimidated the masses... I only intimidate corrupt officials.

Although China and United States are competitors, China and the United States are indeed partners in trade.

History can never be covered up.

Whoever stands for 'one China' will get our support. We can have talks with them, and our talks will cover anything.

In the course of the reform, some new circumstances that we had not anticipated have appeared.

My criticism is too severe sometimes and that is not good. But why don't you start doing your work unless your leader flies into a rage? It is not that you cannot do it but that you don't want to do it.

I think these people have betrayed or have forgotten their ancestors.

If you want to investigate, we will be willing to assist.

Even if a minefield or the abyss should lie before me, I will march straight ahead without looking back.

Be realistic and truthful - and tell Hong Kong businessmen honestly that they should go for long-term investments since it is unlikely money can be made in the short haul.

This is our bottom line, and the will of 1.25 billion Chinese people.

Free Tibet before free trade.