Sound bites from 18th Party Congress

(China Daily)
Updated: 2012-11-09 07:57

"Before joining the Party, I thought that 'Party member' was just a title. Now I feel it means having more responsibility."

Jiao Liuyang, 22, London Olympics swimming champion and the youngest delegate to the Party congress

"In my opinion, the way to present a new look for China to the world in terms of quality improvement is the biggest expectation of an ordinary Chinese citizen."

Yu Dan, professor and vice-dean of the College of Art and Communication at Beijing Normal University and a delegate to the Party congress

"My micro blog makes my whereabouts known. When I visit rural areas, scenic spots and pasture areas, I may publish posts on my micro blog. That enhances people's understanding and oversight of me and thus makes my work more serious and effective."

Huang Sanping, Party secretary of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region's Aksu prefecture and a delegate to the Party congress

"Power restriction is very good because it can make your behavior conform to rules and thus make your decisions more rational. It's an important measure toward curbing corruption. I also make my duties public. If a leader does not make his duties known to the public, his subordinates will never do that."

Wang Ning, Party secretary of Beijing's Xicheng district and a delegate to the Party congress