Famous Quotes & Sayings

We hope the second round of Beijing talks will start as early as possible, to promote the dialogue for a peaceful resolution of the North Korean nuclear issue.

I think for the next seven years Beijing will be on good behavior, ... There is a potential by the year 2008 for the same thing to happen to Beijing that happened to Moscow in the 1980s should the Chinese stir up regional security trouble in the western Pacific, and I primarily mean Taiwan.

The prosecutor decided to drop the case and the Beijing No. 2 Intermediate Court agreed.

We urge both Beijing and Taipei to establish substantive cross-strait dialogue to the mutual benefit of both sides of the Strait.

The human rights record within China seems to rise and fall over time, but it's very clear that in the run up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics and since then, there's been a greater intolerance of dissent and the human rights record of China has been going in the wrong direction.

George Vecsey

Most descriptions make Beijing sound overbuilt: not a blade of grass left.

The strength of feeling that is on display in Beijing is understandable, but the bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade was an acknowledged mistake, and one that is deeply regretted, ... But it is important however to recall why we are engaged in this mission and why we had to reluctantly take action.

The slogan of the Beijing Games One World, One Dream will also be the theme of the torch relay. Through the torch relay, we hope to promote the Olympic spirit of peace, friendship and progress globally and send the good wishes of Chinese people to the whole world.

Jiang Zemin

Comrades! We express our deep thanks to all our friends around the world and to the IOC for helping to make Beijing successful in its Olympic bid,

This is an encouraging victory for me. I summed up a lot after losing to her at the US Open and I hope to continue my form in the future here in Beijing .

This is a Beijing strip-tease. They should have explained this all in May.

They support democracy, and the pro-democracy candidates have scored a resounding victory. I certainly hope the people in Beijing would be watching closely.

The number of missiles has been steadily increased. In another 2 to 3 years, Beijing will deploy another 500 to 600 missiles. So definitely Taiwan is under tremendous threat and pressure,

Bishop Joseph Zen's promotion to cardinal is a good thing for the tens of thousands of Catholics in Hong Kong. If Beijing reacts too strongly, it will lose popularity in Hong Kong.

The Olympics in 2008 in Beijing and the World Expo in 2010 in Shanghai will ensure that the IT industry and the government will throw in their might to ensure a smooth introduction of all cutting edge communication technologies.

The most important thing in doing business with China is to develop connections and build personal networks. This needs to be with the central authorities in Beijing as well as local government officials. Building up personal contacts and relationships with partners and customers is essential. It is also important to understand Chinese culture and language, as many Chinese businessmen and government officials don't speak English.

Michael Specter

Now, as the world's scientists focus with increasing intensity on transforming the genetic codes of every living creature into information that can be used to treat and ultimately prevent disease, Shenzhen is home to a different kind of factory: B.G.I., formerly called Beijing Genomics Institute, the world's largest genetic-research center.

Once the Provisional Legislature is set up, Beijing will control it. Beijing will be able to pass any laws it wants.

The budget of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will not surpass that of 2.4 billion US dollars for the Games in Athens.

The virus doesn't differentiate between military personnel and civilians, so it's a problem that military officials don't report their figures to the Beijing government.

The traffic situation in Beijing has not deteriorated. In places, it has improved, but of course in some places new congestion has appeared.

Jacques Rogge

We will work with them at the Olympic Games at Beijing and see if there's a chance to come back. I understand the disappointment of those who pleaded for the reinstatement.

For the Beijing Olympics, I am sure the figure will be higher.

Natalie Coughlin

I plan to swim at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. After all, I'm still improving.

Beijing will strickly control the expenses and it's an unreasonnable saying that Beijing spents hundreds of billions US dollars for 2008.

Beijing should authorize a full and impartial investigation into the involvement of local authorities in the blood scandal and hold those responsible accountable.

Tim Jackson

Beijing is clearly an important opportunity for us, as is London.

Beijing has been accusing the U.S. of hegemony over the past few days. But that rhetoric is targeted at a domestic audience, not the Americans,

I didn't expect the (employment) situation in Beijing to be so tough.

It's unfortunate that a few colored the rest of the delegation. We will be making some significant adjustments going into Beijing and Vancouver.

The Beijing leaders have gone berserk about the possibility of our capturing more than half the seats.

Sun's urine sample taken after the Beijing International Marathon returned negative results, so she can keep her title for the marathon race.

I want this to remain fun. That's goal No. 1. No. 2, when this thing is all done and I don't know when it's going to end - no one's making any commitments to Beijing because a lot can happen - I want her to feel more positive about gymnastics than ever before.