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Jiang Zemin
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“I don't think this man was killed by the tank. I can't confirm whether this young man you mentioned was arrested or not. I think that he was never killed.”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) first seen 1989 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: When asked about Tank Man of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests during an interview with Barbara Walters, as quoted in "The Tank Man" (1990), PBS.
“The Communist Party of China should represent the development trends of advanced productive forces, the orientations of an advanced culture and the fundamental interests of the overwhelming majority of the .”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) first seen 2000 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Three Represents (25 February 2000), introduced by Jiang Zemin, as quoted in {{cite web |url=http://www.china.org.cn/english/zhuanti/3represents/68735.htm |title=
“We want to learn from the west about science and technology and how to manage the economy, but this must be combined with specific conditions here. That's how we have made great progress in the last twenty years.”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) first seen 2000 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As quoted in "Jiang Zemin Talks With Wallace" (August 2000), CBS.
“He was never arrested. I don't know where he is now.”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) first seen 1989 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: When asked about Tank Man of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests during an interview with Mike Wallace, as quoted in "China's Leader Talks To 60 Minutes" (31 August 2000), CBS.
“You are very familiar with western ways, but you are too young. You go everywhere to follow the big news, but the questions you ask are too simple — sometimes naïve. Understand, or not?”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) first seen 2000 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Leader of China Angrily Chastises Hong Kong Media (October 2000). Also quoted as All over the world, wherever you go to, you always run faster than western journalists. But the questions you keep asking are too simple, …
“This experience and the historical experiences gained by the Party since its founding can be summarized as follows: Our Party must always represent the requirements for developing China's advanced productive forces, the orientation of China's advanced culture and the fundamental interests of the overwhelming majority of the Chinese people. These are the inexorable requirements for maintaining and developing socialism, and the logical conclusion our Party has reached through hard exploration and great praxis.”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) first seen 2002 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Work report at the Communist Party of China Congress (8 November 2002), as quoted in Selected Works of Jiang Zemin, Eng. ed., FLP, Beijing, 2013, Vol. III, p. 519.
“Cheung: President Jiang, do you think it’ll be good for Mr. Tung to serve another consecutive term?”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Jiang: That’ll be good!”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Reporter: Does the Central Government support him too?”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Jiang: Of course.”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Cheung: Why is this being raised at such an early juncture? Is there no other candidate?”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Jiang: Sorry, I don't have any more time to talk to you about this.”
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“Cheung: The European Union recently published a report saying that Beijing will use certain channels to influence and interfere with the rule of law in Hong Kong. What's your response to that?”
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“Jiang: Never heard of it.”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Cheung: It’s Chris Patten who said that.”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Jiang: No, you can't just... You people in the media should take note: feeling the wind doesn't mean it's going to rain. When you receive news like this, you also have to make an independent judgment. Do you understand what I'm saying? Suppose these things are totally fabricated, and you repeat what he [Patten] says, equally, you'd also be responsible.”
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“Cheung: President Jiang, even at such an early stage, the party has expressed its support for Mr. Tung. Won't that give people the impression that an internal decision has already been made? That Mr. Tung had been appointed by imperial decree?”
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“Jiang: (to Qian Qichen) What did she say?”
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“Qian: She asked, in supporting Mr. Tung so early, whether the decision has already been internally to appoint Mr. Tung by imperial decree.”
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“Jiang: No. There's no such implication whatsoever. There's still compliance with Hong Kong's Basic Law, compliance with the election laws...”
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“Cheung: But can you...”
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“Jiang: When you asked me that just now, I could've just replied in one sentence: "No comment." But then again, you people still wouldn't be happy. So what should I do?”
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“Cheung: Mr. Tung...”
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“Jiang: What I said does not mean I have appointed him by imperial decree to serve the next term. You asked me whether I supported him. I said I do. I've told you clearly..”
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“Cheung: President Jiang...”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Jiang: I'm worried for you all, truly. You people today, I would have expected... Everywhere you go... You guys are good at one thing. Running all over the world, you run faster than those Western journalists. Nonetheless, you ask questions here and there, and they're all too simple, sometimes naïve. Understand yet?”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Cheung: President Jiang, do you think...”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Jiang: Understand yet?”
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“Jiang: I'm sorry to say this, but today I'm speaking to you as an elder. I am not a journalist, but I've seen too much. I need to give you people some real-life experience.”
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“Reporters: But can you say why you support Tung Chee-hwa?”
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“Jiang: Just now I... The most important point...”
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“Reporters [interjecting]: But what about re-election...”
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“Jiang: Eh? To serve another term, you must follow the law of Hong Kong, correct? You should follow Hong Kong's... Of course, our power to make the decision is also very important. Hong Kong SAR, Special Administrative Region, belongs to the Central Government of the People's Republic of China. When the time comes, we will will tell you!”
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“Jiang: Do you understand? You people. Don't even think about trying to stir the pot by creating a big scandal, saying that I'd already made the imperial decree and criticising me.”
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“Reporters: Well no, but...”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Jiang: You people! Naive!”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Reporters: But, that is...”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Security: Ok, ok...”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Jiang: I'm angry! Let me say this, what you're doing is inappropriate.”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Security: Ok, ok, ok. Everyone please leave.”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Jiang: Perhaps I've offended you today!”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A review of our party's seventy-plus-year history elicits an important conclusion. Our party earned the people's support during the historical periods of revolution, construction and reform because it always represented the requirements for developing China's advanced productive forces, the orientation of China's advanced culture and the fundamental interests of the overwhelming majority of the Chinese people. The party also earned popular support because it fought tirelessly to realize the fundamental interests of the country and the people by formulating a correct line, principles and policies. Today, humanity once again stands at the beginning of a new century and a new millennium. How our party can better effectuate the Three Represents under the new historical conditions is a major issue all Party comrades, especially high-ranking party cadres, must consider deeply.”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) first seen 2000 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Three Represents (25 February 2000).
“Jiang: I think you people... I feel that you mass-media people still have a lot to learn. You people are so familiar with Western values, but at the end of the day, you are still too young. Do you understand what I mean? Let me say this: I've been through hundreds of battles. I've seen it all! Which country in the West have I not been to? You media people should know America's Mike Wallace. He's so far ahead of you people I can't even see him! Hey, I talked and laughed with him! That's why when I talk about the media... you still need to raise your level of knowledge! You know what I mean? Got it?”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Jiang: I was really thinking just now, that every time I meet you people and we talk — in China we have this saying "quietly make a fortune" — it would be better if I just didn't say anything! But I think that when I saw you people being so enthusiastic just now, it wouldn't have been right for me to not have said anything. As a result, you just had to insist... in the public arena, if your reporting ever contains inaccuracies, you will be held responsible. I never said I am appointing by decree, never said anything of the sort. But you asked... You just had to feel compelled to ask me whether I supported Mr. Tung. How can we not support him? He's the current Chief Executive. How can we not support the Chief Executive...”
Jiang Zemin (1926–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source