On Tibet and Dalai Lama

-- Talks between the central government and the Dalai Lama may continue if he is sincere and really gives up his separatist attempt.

-- The Dalai Lama can change his course, but he can never deny what he has said in the past.

-- Tibet is an inalienable part of China and issues related to Tibet are China's internal affairs which should not be interfered by foreign countries.

-- Stability and development of Tibet has demonstrated that the Chinese central government has carried out correct policies in the region.

-- China hopes the French side would show its clear-cut attitude toward Tibet-related issues to help recover relations between China and France as quickly as possible.

On Taiwan issues

-- The economic ties between the mainland and Taiwan are almost "indiscerptible," and with such close ties, "We should step up cooperation to confront the financial crisis together."

-- "Although I am 67 years old, if it is possible, I would like to go to Taiwan. Even if I can no longer walk, I will crawl to Taiwan."

-- The mainland is willing to have consultations for Taiwan's participation in international organizations for the benefits of Taiwan compatriots.

On fiscal deficits

-- China's fiscal deficit is under control and the government's debt level is safe.

On employment, stability

-- Society remains stable despite a gloomy employment situation amid the global financial crisis.

-- To solve the problem of unemployment, the most important job is to improve support for small and medium-sized enterprises, which hire 90 percent of the labor force.

On political reform

-- China will actively advance reforms of its political system to develop socialist democracy, promote equity and justice and strengthen supervision on the government.

On G20 meeting

-- Assistance to developing countries, especially the least developed countries, should top the agenda of the upcoming G20 meeting in London.

-- As the largest developing country, China had exempted 46 least developed countries from more than 40 billion yuan worth of debts by 2008, and the country's assistance to developing countries had exceeded 200 billion yuan.

-- China will build more hospitals and schools in Africa, allow more African students to study in China, and send more medical staff and teachers there.

(Xinhua News Agency March 13, 2009)