Reflections on Xi's metaphors on governance

3. Playing the piano with all 10 fingers

As a Chinese leader, I must take all factors into consideration based on a correct understanding of China's conditions, maintain an overall balance, and concentrate on priorities to promote the overall situation. I alternate my attention between major and minor issues, and, to put it figuratively, it is like playing the piano with all 10 fingers.

--During an interview with Russia Television, Feb 7, 2014

十个指头弹钢琴

在中国当领导人，必须在把情况搞清楚的基础上，统筹兼顾、综合平衡，突出重点、带动全局，有的时候要抓大放小、以大兼小，有的时候又要以小带大、小中见大，形象地说，就是要十个指头弹钢琴。

——2014年2月7日，接受俄罗斯电视台专访时的答问