Quotable

"Going out is an irresistible trend for Chinese companies. In addition to proper planning and risk assessment, these companies should take steps to protect their intellectual property, and avoid brand infringement in the countries along the One Belt and One Road."

Raymond H. M. Leung, a well-known economist in Hong Kong

"In the past few years, China has been sourcing more and more grain from the international market. The government is hoping to make full use of the international market supply capacity, notwithstanding the improvement in domestic food production."

Ning Gaoning, chairman of the China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corp

"The biggest risk in China's stock market at present is not about rising too fast, but the excessive leverage. Buying stocks with borrowed money may cause terrible stampedes, or even a financial crisis."

Ye Tan, an independent financial commentator

(China Daily Africa Weekly 05/01/2015 page18)