Quotable

We hope through the efforts of governments at all levels ... some tangible policies can be made in areas such as taxation and social security to promote the implementation of the policy so that those who want to have a second child can realize their dream."

Cui Li, vice-minister of the National Health and Family Planning Commission, called on governments at all levels to help relieve the burden on families wanting to have a second child.

"Any sober-minded statesman would clearly recognize that there cannot be conflict between China and the United States because both will lose - and both sides cannot afford that."

Wang Yi, foreign minister, told reporters in Canberra on Feb 7 when asked about the likelihood of a war, given the previous hard-line rhetoric toward China by Trump and some of his key advisers.

"It is theoretically possible, especially when the photos are taken by high-definition cameras or smartphones, or in macro shootings."

Pei Zhiyong, a cybersecurity specialist at Qihoo 360, advising people to be more careful about making a "V" gesture while taking a photo, because it may raise security risks by exposing their fingerprints.

(China Daily European Weekly 02/10/2017 page2)