In this Internet age of shared information, even if you don't tell the people, they will find out.

Ultimately, stable growth will ensure that urban and rural incomes increase and people's lives improve.

In fighting the debt crisis, E.U. countries have enhanced co-operation and carried out reform with tremendous courage. This is laudable.

The African people and tribal chiefs are hospitable, and African music and dances are invigorating.

Many people in the world believe that in the 21st century, the Asia-Pacific - Asia in particular - will play a more important role in global economy and politics and that Asia will become an important engine for the world economy.

It is the greatest truth of our age: Information is not knowledge.