"China's economy will transform from an economy emphasizing quantity to one emphasizing quality ... Without quality, people can hardly benefit from economic growth, and economic growth is part of building a strong China."

Long Yongtu, China's former chief negotiator for WTO entry, saying on July 1 that cities had to be well-managed to ensure the quality of air and drinking water, and to prevent serious traffic jams that people face every day.

(China Daily Africa 07/05/2013 page18)