#na

If we expose the Chinese to our freedoms, it may create a greater hunger for democracy, reform and liberties in China. ↗

— Gary Locke

#chinese #create #democracy #expose #freedoms

In rural parts of China, it's like stepping back into the era of my grandfather or great-grandfather - not much has changed. ↗

— Gary Locke

#changed #china #era #grandfather #great-grandfather

On top of my to-do list in preparing for Beijing is 'On China' by Henry Kissinger, who has had firsthand experience with every top Chinese leader since Mao, so his insights are valuable and his access is perhaps unrivaled. ↗

— Gary Locke

#beijing #china #chinese #every #experience

The constant influx of new cultures, new ideas and new ways of looking at old problems is a big part of the reason why America has been the most dynamic economy in the world for well over a century. ↗

— Gary Locke

#been #big #century #constant #cultures

The growth model China has relied on for the last 30 years - one predicated on low-cost exports to the rest of the world and investment in resource intensive heavy manufacturing - is unlikely to serve it well in the next 30 years. ↗

— Gary Locke

#exports #growth #heavy #intensive #investment

The human rights record within China seems to rise and fall over time, but it's very clear that in the run up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics and since then, there's been a greater intolerance of dissent and the human rights record of China has been going in the wrong direction. ↗

— Gary Locke

#beijing #china #clear #direction #dissent

We want to promote people-to-people exchanges so that China and the United States can really join together, not just to solve the problems of China or the United States, but some of the big problems facing the entire world. From climate change to famine to even terrorism. ↗

— Gary Locke

#big problems #change #china #climate #climate change

We've come a long way since Nixon's first visit to China, or Carter's reestablishment of diplomatic relations. ↗

— Gary Locke

#china #come #diplomatic #diplomatic relations #first

The improvement of understanding is for two ends: first, our own increase of knowledge; secondly, to enable us to deliver that knowledge to others. ↗

— John Locke

#enable #ends #first #improvement #increase

There are times when I feel lazy and just want to stay in bed all day, but I know that working out is the best way to get those endorphins going, which will make me feel better emotionally and physically. ↗

— Heather Locklear

#bed #best #best way #better #day