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How can we make sure that Confucianism is to be practiced? One must enforce it with power, and to have power, one must have a strong army.

Young Chinese, who have grown up in an age of prosperity and stability, are typically the most passionate defenders of the Chinese political and economic way.

There are a host of ethnic minorities in China, but they often have a weak sense of identity and are relatively small in total number. History has taught the Han that other groups will and should ultimately be absorbed and assimilated as Han. There is a belief that the Han enjoy a superior and far more advanced culture.

To defend a country you need an army, but to defend a civilization you need education.

Chinese people need to be controlled; otherwise, they will do whatever they want.

We must teach our people the greatness of China's historical culture. In our educational program we must stress Chinese history and geography so that all may know and appreciate China's civilization of five thousand years and the far-flung boundaries of our ancient race. This will engender a greater faith in our own future.

Life and human society are the chief concern of Confucianism and, through it, the chief concern of the Chinese people.

If you want to treat China as an enemy, you have a much better chance of making them an enemy than if you treat them as a potential friend.

Like other countries in the world, China must uphold its own sovereignty, territorial integrity and development interests. At the same time, we are willing to properly handle differences and disagreements in state-to-state relations.

The Chinese culture belongs not only to the Chinese but also to the whole world.