The Chinese government thinks China and the U.S. should develop a constructive relationship of cooperation.
Jiang ZeminHong Kong compatriots will surely display great love for the motherland and for Hong Kong and take it as their utmost honor to maintain long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong and safeguard the fundamental interests of the country.
Jiang ZeminNo department or locality may, or will be allowed to, interfere in the affairs which should be administered by [the SAR] on its own.
Jiang ZeminNaturally, in this period, there are also some ups and downs, and this is nothing strange.
Jiang ZeminShocked to learn of the serious attacks against certain areas in New York City and Washington D.C. on September 11, which caused horrendous casualty, I wish to express, on behalf of the Chinese Government and people, our deepest sympathy and solicitude to you and, through you, to the Government and people of the United States. I wish also to extend our condolences to the families of the victims. The Chinese Government has consistently condemned and rejected all forms of terrorist violence.
Jiang Zemin