In the past 20 years and more since China embarked on the road of reform and opening up, we have moved steadfastly to promote political restructuring and vigorously build democratic politics under socialism.

China recognizes and also respects the universality of human rights. We will continue our efforts to promote democracy and the rule of law.

China is a developing country with a huge population, and also a developing country in a crucial stage of reform. In this context, China still faces many challenges in economic and social development. And a lot still needs to be done in China, in terms of human rights.

Democracy is the common pursuit of mankind, and all countries must earnestly protect the democratic rights of the people.

Environmental scientists in Canada said it was impossible for me to get to the Pole in 2004... I said 'no,' it's still OK, and I can still get there, and I did.

The American people know that climate change is the kind of problem only America can solve.

It really gets my back up when people start using business phrases - 'sustainability,' 'the brand,' etc. - about rugby.

Often times when you face such an overwhelming challenge as global climate change, it can be somewhat daunting - it's kind of like trying to lose weight, which I know something about.