Zhu Rongji Quotes

“Even if a minefield or the abyss should lie before me, I will march straight ahead without looking back.”

— Zhu Rongji

“Although China and United States are competitors, China and the United States are indeed partners in trade.”

— Zhu Rongji

“I think these people have betrayed or have forgotten their ancestors.”

— Zhu Rongji

“Be realistic and truthful - and tell Hong Kong businessmen honestly that they should go for long-term investments since it is unlikely money can be made in the short haul.”

— Zhu Rongji

“Free Tibet before free trade.”

— Zhu Rongji

“I take great pride in having been able to overcome the Asian financial crisis and seeking the opportunities available to bring about an unprecedented growth in the economy.”

— Zhu Rongji

“History can never be covered up.”

— Zhu Rongji

“I have never intimidated the masses ... I only intimidate corrupt officials.”

— Zhu Rongji

“My criticism is too severe sometimes and that is not good. But why don't you start doing your work unless your leader flies into a rage? It is not that you cannot do it but that you don't want to do it.”

— Zhu Rongji

“In the course of the reform, some new circumstances that we had not anticipated have appeared.”

— Zhu Rongji

“Whoever stands for 'one China' will get our support. We can have talks with them, and our talks will cover anything.”

— Zhu Rongji

“This is our bottom line, and the will of 1.25 billion Chinese people.”

— Zhu Rongji

“If you want to investigate, we will be willing to assist.”

— Zhu Rongji

“Abraham Lincoln, in order to maintain the unity of the United Statesresorted to the use of force.so, I think Abraham Lincoln, president, is a model, is an example.”

— Zhu Rongji