"We are quite interested in looking at China's efforts and experience in combating corruption. It's a problem we are faced with in South Africa, and one we are tackling with a lot of vigor."

BHEKI LANGA, ambassador of South Africa, which China's Party chief Xi Jinping will visit later this month

"If the government doesn't reform itself, there is no real reform."

FAN GANG, research official at the China Reform Foundation

"China and Russia are each other's biggest neighbors and see each other as a significant opportunity for development and a priority partner for cooperation."

China's Foreign Minister YANG JIECHI, announcing that Party chief Xi Jinping will visit Moscow on his first foreign trip as China's new leader

"Low-profile and pragmatic."

SUN ZHENGCAI, Party chief of Chongqing, describing the city in his first meeting with international reporters

"It is so considerate of the committee and hotel to do so many preparations for Muslims. We even have a special ewer for bathing."

WANG SHULI, a new member of the CPPCC member and head of the Shandong Islamic Association

"It is certain that many foreign experts will be willing to move to this nation. It is very important to build up a complete and sound system to ensure their work and life is comfortable here."

YANG XUEYI, CPPCC National Committee member and Party chief of Beijing Foreign Studies University

(China Daily 03/10/2013 page3)