"The Huangyan Island is an inherent part of China's territory. China has consistently used diplomatic means to urge the Philippines to correct its mistakes and ease the situation. The Philippines' decision to draw a third party into the incident will further escalate the situation and change the nature of the issue. China firmly opposes it."

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei, reiterating China's stance and voicing firm opposition to the Philippines' decision to involve a third party in the Huangyan Island issue, at a regular press conference in Beijing on May 22

"The Chinese Government attaches great importance to protecting intellectual property and is endeavoring to create a sound environment for the development of Chinese companies. Governments at all levels should earmark the cost of purchasing software in the budget, and set up or improve management and supervision systems."

Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan, pledging consistent efforts to crack down on software piracy, during a meeting with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer in Beijing on May 23

"It is impossible to play a one-way game when the government is expected to unconditionally implement the plan while the opposition has not been restricted and, in effect, is encouraged to continue armed provocations. The end could be very bad."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, accusing Syrian opposition of undermining Kofi Annan's peace plan in an interview in Moscow, Russia, on May 23

"I reiterated the Commission's strong desire that Greece should remain a member of the euro area and that we will continue to do everything in our power for this to happen. Without this solidarity, Greece will not be able to return to growth and prosperity. I therefore underlined the importance of Greece maintaining the commitments it has made."

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, after meeting with Greece's interim Prime Minister Panagiotis Pikrammenos in Brussels, Belgium, on May 23