Li Peng Quotes & Sayings

“China and India are close neighbours linked by mountains and rivers and the Chinese and Indian peoples have enjoyed friendly exchanges for thousands of years.”

“At the beginning of the new century, it is the common aspiration of the peoples of the two countries to deepen mutual understanding, enhance trust, develop friendship and strengthen cooperation.”

“As a historical legacy, the Kashmir conflict has been an outstanding issue for more than half a century.”

“Since the end of the Cold War, hegemonism has become increasingly unpopular.”

“I am firmly convinced that, in future years, China and India will join hands in playing a more active role in maintaining peace and stability in the region and the world at large and make due contribution to the cause of human progress and development.”

“Multi- polarisation has become an inevitable trend in the process of shaping a global political pattern and has been widely welcomed by the international community as it reflects the common interests and aspiration of the overwhelming majority of countries.”

“A multi-polar world can not exist without recognising the status and participation of developing countries.”

“In the spring and summer of 1989, a serious political disturbance took place in China.”

“China has always maintained that all countries, big or small, rich or poor, strong or weak, are equal members of the international community and they should stand and speak in the world as such.”

“Comrade Deng Xiaoping - along with other party elders - gave the party leadership their firm and full support to put down the political disturbance using forceful measures.”