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Asia can learn much from Europe. Trade could be made easier in Asia, and the conditions for doing business could be improved by reducing red tape. In this regard, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea have done better than the best in Europe.

The Asia and the Pacific region is facing an epidemic of road death and injury, but we also have innovative Asian road safety solutions.

In view of China's growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asia's permanent peace and prosperity is to have all Asian countries join forces with other democratic countries in the world to form a global community of democracies.

Only reform and opening up can develop China. We must not be afraid of any risks, and not be confused by any distractions.

Asia has a great future; we here in the Philippines will benefit from this Asian prosperity.

I believe we are in danger of being swamped by Asians.

Asia has always been a really exciting part of the world for me, personally. And it actually was the first part of the world that bought my brand, strangely enough.

The great problem there is we have to have the cooperation of those other Asian countries.

Many people in the world believe that in the 21st century, the Asia-Pacific - Asia in particular - will play a more important role in global economy and politics and that Asia will become an important engine for the world economy.

One lesson that every nation can learn from China is to focus more on creating village-level enterprises, quality health services and educational facilities.