"I want to start by saying how impressed I am by the seriousness with which Australians approach history. In every state and city I visit, there is always a museum--or many of them--recording local history. Even at Port Authur great care is taken in preserving one of the darkest periods of the exiles"
"Chinese paintings are more philosophical, and are meant to experess ideas and feelings. Professor Zhu Liangzhi, a Chinese aesthetician, made an in-depth analyasis on the subject. A case in point is my favourite painting Qiujiangdaidutu, or literally, Waiting to Cross the River on an Autumn Day, by Q"
"Being the new generation, you are faced with many new opportunities; your challenge is how to recognise, appreciate and benefit from these opportunities. My experience is that one should be always open-minded and ready to adopt new perspectives when looking at things, and never at any stage in your "
"One rule for diplomats is to avoid speaking in front of academics, because diplomats don't like to engage in debates, but academics are professional critiques. My husband is an anthropologist, which I hope could keep me safe today."
"I think the main reason for not being accepted is the political differences. The political system is like a roof. The Palace of Westminster has a Gothic roof that looks beautiful. But if one wants to place it on top of every house, one should first understand whether the building underneath can sust"
"Having said that, China is also confronted with a host of challenges in its industrialisation. Every time I speak here, amongst the questions there is very likely to be one asking "Is China going to be more assertive and impose on others as it grows stronger?" But when I speak in China, the question"
"I have also received a huge number of letters and emails from the British public, many congradulating China on the success of the Olympics, and some asking questions of all sorts. The most frequently asked question in about the legacies of the Beijing Olympics. The foremost Olympic legacy for China "
"Take the role of the National People's Congress for example. It has assumed a very important role in China's political life. Of the 231 pieces of laws in China, 223 were promulgated in the past 30 years. In a mere three decades, the NPC has covered a legislative agenda that took many countries centu"
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演讲 Speeches
Embrace a Colourful World——迎接多彩的世界
The Changing World and the Changing China——变化中的世界与中国
Understanding Modern China through Its Art——从艺术作品中了解现代中国