Quotable

"This is the first sub-plan under the 13th Five Year Plan that has been held for discussion, which fully demonstrates that we've given top priority to innovation. Science and technology innovation should always keep a close eye on application."

Li Keqiang, Chinese premier speaking at a State Council executive meeting that approved a new national plan on scientific and technological innovation during the 13th Five Year Plan (2016-20).

"Because the issue is so complicated - historically and today - no one can solve it. So we should put it aside and work on joint development. This is the only solution."

Zheng Yongnian, director of the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore, speaking on the sidelines of a think tank seminar on the South China Sea.

"We used to drive to survive. Now, we drive to enjoy life. We're not afraid. We're just as adventurous as Westerners."

Chen Aiwu, 64, a former bus driver, after completing a 19-day driving adventure through the western United States with her husband. The retired couple from Wuhai, Hubei province, speak almost no English.

(China Daily European Weekly 07/22/2016 page2)