Quotable

"Web attacks are a universal problem; global security players should work together to tackle security threats."

FRED COHEN, a US computer scientist well-known for his work on anti-virus techniques, describing how the Chinese Internet security industry should work to build a global online security standard.

"Sports governing departments charge administration fees but don't offer equivalent services or support. The heavy bureaucracy has affected investor enthusiasm in the market and made it difficult for non-governmental organizations to take part in the sports industry."

YAO MING, the former NBA All-Star center, commenting on the Chinese central government's decision to relinquish approval and overseeing rights for commercial and mass sporting events.

(China Daily Africa Weekly 10/10/2014 page3)