Joseph Cheng Quotes on Leadership (6 Quotes)

In order to have democracy in Hong Kong, you have to have democracy in China first. The Chinese leadership has no intention of weakening its monopoly on political power. The leadership simply does not believe that democratization is an option at the moment.

The new leadership is keen to promote this socialist banner because it recalls an era when there was no challenge to the Communist Party. With unrest rising all over China, they want a justification for their monopoly on political power.

A new prime minister will always have an opportunity to make a fresh gesture to improve relations. And I think Chinese leaders would also like to seize the opportunity.

You need to have concrete proposals, and I think the leadership is ready to offer something.

Japan is certainly eager to improve relations. On the other hand, China also realizes that its ties with Japan are essential for regional stability, China's economy, and so on. If leaders can avoid provocative statements and actions, ties can improve.

Chinese leaders do not want to allow the society's sentiments to affect the complete control of foreign policy and they also understand that nationalism can be a double-edged sword,