"I think our Chinese counterparts are active. They have shown high professionalism in their fields and are capable of raising constructive suggestions. Their comprehensive qualities are good. They have high aspirations for the future."

Nicolae Banicioiu, Minister of Youth and Sports of Romania, said during the First Young Political Leaders Forum of China and Central and Eastern European Countries in Beijing on October 23

"Increased tension or even hostility is an accurate description of the current relationship between medical professionals and patients in China."

Yu Miaoxiang, Deputy Director of the Bureau of Health in Wenling, Zhejiang Province, commenting on the recent stabbing of three doctors in a local hospital by a patient unhappy with a procedures he underwent

"It seems blue skies in Beijing only appear when winds are strong enough. Once large-area air pollution occurs, it could lead to positive feedback in atmospheric circulation patterns, resulting in more frequent occurrences of bad air."

Lin Yanluan, an associate professor of the Center for Earth System Science at Tsinghua University

"We consider such forceful measures as Japan's claim of 'shooting them down' a severe provocation and an act of war. We will respond with resolute counterattacks and the provocateur will bear all consequences."

Geng Yansheng, spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense, responding at a news briefing on October 27 to a Japanese Government threat to shoot down Chinese drones conducting training and flying missions over the East China Sea