Peace depends ultimately not on political arrangements but on the conscience of mankind.
Henry A. KissingerMost foreign policies that history has marked highly, in whatever country, have been originated by leaders who were opposed by experts.
Henry A. KissingerMore and more of the Taiwanese economy is connected with the mainland. There are more and more exchanges taking place. There's no reason to doubt that over a period of ten years or so, or maybe more, the conditions of life on the two sides of the Taiwan Strait will become more comparable, and the dialogue on the political level therefore easier.
Henry A. KissingerI have been observing China for more than 30 years and am impressed how logically and wisely it tackles its problems. Obviously the international system could be unbalanced by China's rising power - if we don't prepare ourselves for the new competitive situation, that is. But it is an economic challenge, not aggression on the level of Hitler.
Henry A. Kissinger