The Chinese Dream is a desire for happiness, similar to the dreams of the people of other countries.

—From the speech to representatives attending the Seventh Conference of Friendship of Overseas Chinese Associations, June 6, 2014

The core socialist values that we should cultivate and practice are prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony, freedom, equality, justice, the rule of law, patriotism, dedication, integrity and friendship.

—From the speech at the seminar with teachers and students of Peking University, May 4, 2014

Leave to our future generations a working and living environment of blue skies, green fields and clean water.

—From the letter of congratulations to the Eco Forum Annual Global Conference Guiyang 2013, July 18, 2013

We have set the goals of completing the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects by the centenary of the CPC in 2021 and building China into a modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, and harmonious by the centenary of the People's Republic of China in 2049 so as to realize the Chinese Dream of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

—From the speech at a discussion session with national model workers, April 28, 2013

Reform and opening up is always ongoing and will never end.

 —From the speech at the second group study session of the Political Bureau of the 18th CPC Central Committee, December 31, 2012.

The people's wish for a good life is our goal.

—From the speech at the press conference by members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 18th CPC Central Committee, November 15, 2012