the Chinese people have enjoyed a much better life, and it has intensified efforts to improve democracy and the legal system.

The Chinese nation will realize a great rejuvenation,

steadily expand its opening-up program in terms of commodity and service trade, and create a level playing field for a fair and transparent competition between Chinese and overseas enterprises.

I think President Clinton is a strong defender of the American interests, and I am a strong defender of the Chinese interests, ... But despite that, we still can have very friendly exchanges of views and discussion. And I think that is democracy.

This is an important symbol of the Chinese government's recovery of sovereignty over Hong Kong. The mission is sacred, the responsibility is great,