"Studying abroad is about so much more than improving your own future. It's about shaping the future of your countries and of the world we all share."

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, in her speech at Peking University on March 22

"I hoped the publishing of Decoded's English version would help Penguin Classics find more Chinese authors and publications."

Chairman of Penguin Random House John Makinson, whose company recently released the translated espionage novel by Chinese novelist Mai Jia

"The protection of intangible cultural heritage should focus more on cultures that are forgotten and overlooked due to their lack of commercial value."

Tian Qing, Director of the National Center of Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection, the Chinese National Academy of Arts, criticizing a rise in applications for traditional food by some local governments

"This suddenly released policy lacks the participation of public opinions and when public policies seem to be lacking in reasoning like this, they often meet with the public's strong disdain and complaints after coming out."

Wang Shichuan, a netizen commentator on People.com.cn, on Hangzhou government's announcement to impose an annual quota for the city's new car plates on March 25 evening, which went into effect the next day