Quotable

"The mines we phased out were outdated ones, but it does not mean our workforce is outdated. They will improve their skills through training."

PREMIER LI KEQIANG, said on Sept 4 morning while visiting a coal mine in Changzhi, Shanxi province.

"Today we attend an event to promote awareness of preventing and fighting AIDS in the whole of society, especially among young people, eliminating discrimination against AIDS patients and getting spiritually vaccinated."

PENG LIYUAN, wife of President Xi Jinping, on Sept 5 at an event to educate college students about AIDS.

"We're at a historic moment, very much closer to the great rejuvenation of the country. The biggest challenge the Party faces is placing power under effective supervision."

WANG QISHAN, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, said at a seminar in Hunan province.

(China Daily European Weekly 09/08/2017 page2)