"China's investments in Africa have increased rapidly and in a variety of forms, covering 49 countries on the continent and a wide range of areas."

Liu Guijin, China's special envoy on African affairs, on May 6 at the World Economic Forum in Cape Town, South Africa

"There are two 'bridges'—economic cooperation and cultural exchanges—between the mainland and Taiwan, both are very important."

Wu Poh-hsiung, Kuomintang Honorary Chairman of Taiwan, at the opening ceremony of the Cross-Straits Economic, Trade and Culture Forum on May 7 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province

"From this year on, the Central Government will allocate special funds to subsidize herdsmen following the prohibition of grazing in some areas. The funds will also be used to reward those who have made progress in preserving the ecology of the grasslands."

Xie Xuren, Minister of Finance of China, at a joint press conference in Beijing with the Ministry of Agriculture on the grassland protection program on May 6

"The newly installed capacity of rural hydropower stations in China will reach 15 million kw in the next five years."

Chen Lei, China's Water Resources Minister, while attending a conference on rural hydropower construction in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on May 7

"Pakistan is fortunate to learn from the experience of a successful friend and a great neighbor. We are grateful to China for its commitment to sharing its development experience with us."

Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, during a function in Islamabad marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries on May 8