Qian Qichen Quotes (16 Quotes)

the most important and sensitive issue in China-U.S. relations.

As far as the policies of the Chinese and U.S. governments are concerned, we have a common ground and common interests,

China is extremely and definitely opposed to the use of military force because its use will result in a tremendous amount of human casualties and create more turmoil in the region,

Unfortunately, up to now, it has seemed that the Taiwan authorities are reluctant to talk about 'one China,' do not care to do so, and are afraid to do so,

Both history and practices of 'the myth of empires' have demonstrated that the pre-emptive strategy will bring the Bush administration an outcome that it is most unwilling to see, that is, absolute insecurity of the 'American Empire' and its demise because of expansion it cannot cope with,

We believe there is a difference between the majority of Democratic Progressive Party members and the extremely small number of die-hard 'Taiwan independence' elements,

The overall direction of the China - U.S. relationship is a positive one, although from time to time there will be problems popping up, but every time the problem can be well-resolved,

I am afraid this question cannot be resolved so rapidly as you'd imagined, ... We are still investigating the matter.

In saying the mainland and Taiwan are both a part of one China, we are stressing that China's sovereignty and territorial integrity are not divided and that we would not permit a division.

All U. S. administrations, be it Republican or Democratic, must pursue the same bipartisan politics. I don't see much difference between the policy of the Republican administration or Democratic administration.

I hope the US will stick to its stance of opposing 'Taiwan independence', be cautious in action and give no chance to the 'Taiwan independence' force,

We won't haggle with the U.S. over a day or two's worth of gains or losses.

China will insist on its independent foreign policy of peace, coexist peacefully and work together amiably with other countries in the world,

As long as both sides can stand on higher ground and be visionary ... I'm sure China-U.S. relations will enjoy a healthy and steady growth,

We hope the Taiwan authorities will adopt a prudent and wise attitude (toward the Dalai Lama), and refrain from any actions that are detrimental to the unification of the motherland and to ethnic unity,

the philosophy of the 'Bush Doctrine' is in essence force. It advocates the United States should rule over the whole world with overwhelming force, military force in particular.