If in a country, most of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of the few, then this country can hardly witness harmony and stability.

The Chinese government attaches importance to, and protects, human rights. We have incorporated these lines into the Chinese constitution, and we also implement the stipulation in real earnest. I think for any government, what is most important is to ensure that its people enjoy each and every right given to them by the constitution.

More scientific language and less diplomatic rhetoric may make this world even better.

Socialism, as I understand it, is a system of democracy. Without democracy, there is no socialism.

I mean if politics was my main motivation I would be doing politics. But I'm a filmmaker.

Democracy presumes that we're all created equal; competition proves we are not, or else every race would end in a tie.

But at the same time, I think we recognize we can't impose democracy from without, particularly American-style democracy. We need to work with those elements in the region that are moving towards a reformed process and there are a number of them.

I think that if Republicans are given the reins of leadership in the House or Senate or both, we will have to govern in a way - at least put forward solutions whether or not the president goes along with them or not, that deal with these long-term challenges.