Quotes from Li Keqiang

When I visit local communities, people often complain that they need the approval of several dozen government departments to get something done or to start a business, and people are quite frustrated about this.

Openness has been vital to Asia's fast growth in the past and it will continue to be crucial for the area's further development.

China-Africa relationship has a long history and is full of vitality. Since the 1950s and 1960s, our common historical experiences have brought China and Africa together, and we have forged deep friendship in our joint struggle during which we have supported each other in times of difficulty.

Africa has a time-honored and brilliant civilization.

China's reform and opening-up programme and Europe's integration process have both contributed significantly to global peace, development, and prosperity. China firmly supports the integration of Europe and regards the E.U. as a strategic partner that deserves our confidence.

Smog is affecting larger parts of China, and environmental pollution has become a major problem, which is nature's red-light warning against the model of inefficient and blind development.

In pursuing reform, we have to navigate uncharted waters. We may also have to confront protracted problems because we will have to shake up vested interests.

Enterprises of different ownerships should all enjoy fair opportunities and conditions to compete in the market.

Poverty and backwardness in the midst of clear waters and verdant mountains is no good, nor is it to have prosperity and wealth while the environment deteriorates.

The Chinese economy has huge potential and flexibility.

India and China have not shied away from addressing boundary questions, have wisdom to find a fair and mutually acceptable solution... We have been able to put all issues on the table.

China continues to welcome foreign investment, and the door will open even further.

The market is the creator of social wealth and the wellspring of self-sustaining economic development.

The world today needs both western thinking and oriental vision.

We must keep prices under control to ensure that price increases do not exert a major negative impact on people's lives.

When 'designed in Europe' is combined with 'made in China' and when European technologies are applied to the Chinese market, there will be amazing results.

Environmental pollution is a blight on people's quality of life and a trouble that weighs on their hearts.

Changes call for innovation, and innovation leads to progress.

Development and prosperity of the world cannot happen without the simultaneous development of India and China.

As a developing country, China needs a favorable neighbouring and international environment for its modernisation.

The term 'Xiaokang' is used today to refer to a society where people can receive education, get paid through work, have access to medical services and old-age support, have a shelter and more than enough food and clothing, and lead a well-off life.

Since entering the new century, China and Africa have seized the historic opportunities presented by the deepening of globalization, worked together and helped each other to achieve a win-win outcome.

Innovation is the running theme and spirit of the policies adopted by the Chinese government, and it is the banner that we will always hold high.

The growth that we want is one that brings real benefits to the people, raises quality and efficiency of development, and contributes to energy conservation and environmental protection.