"the West is strong and the East is weak"

“First, the party’s leadership over all tasks must be adhered to, and the party’s leadership must be incessantly strengthened and improved.”

“The methods that our comrades have at hand are too primitive, none of these weapons is any answer for their big machete blades, ax heads and cold steel weapons. We must be as harsh as them and show absolutely no mercy.”

“Happiness does not fall out of the blue and dreams will not come true by themselves. We need to be down-to-earth and work hard. We should uphold the idea that working hard is the most honorable, noblest, greatest and most beautiful virtue.”

“set our eyes on the future. The political differences between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan should eventually be solved step by step, and can not let these problems hand on from generation to generation.”

“To further promote anti-corruption efforts, we need to insist on the successful experiences gained through the Party's long-term anti-corruption practice. We need to actively draw on effective practices conducted by foreign countries around the world, and our own valuable heritage.”

“Xi Jinping -- General Secretary of CPC Central Committee”