Liu Yandong

Liu Yandong (Chinese: 刘延东) (born 22 November 1945) is a retired Chinese politician. She recently served as the Vice Premier of Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China, and was a member of the Politburo of the Communist Part of China from 2007 to 2017, a State Councilor between 2007 and 2012, and headed the United Front Work Department of the Communist Party between 2002 and 2007.

Quotes

 * Overcapacity in steel production is a worldwide problem. The main reasons for this are the slow recovery of the global economy and shrinking demand.
 * "Chinese Vice Premier: Germany Can Trust Us" in Handelsblatt (25 November 2016)


 * It is necessary to innovate the talent training model, pay attention to cultivating the professional spirit and "craftsman spirit" such as advocating labor, dedication and trustworthiness, innovation and pragmatism, encourage enterprises to participate in the whole process of talent training, and form a quality evaluation mechanism with deep participation of industry enterprises and other parties.
 * "刘延东：深化改革创新 提升服务能力 推动职业教育发展实现新跨越" (1 June 2015)


 * The reform of training, personnel system, scientific research and the management system of colleges and departments will strengthen the endogenous driving force for the healthy development of universities.
 * "刘延东强调：加快建设中国特色现代大学制度" (23 August 2017)


 * In a certain sense, rural education is the foundation of rejuvenating the country and the key to benefiting the people.
 * "刘延东：让农村孩子接受更好的义务教育" (18 June 2013)


 * China has always followed the path of peaceful development, pursued a mutually beneficial and win-win opening strategy, strengthened friendly exchanges with other countries, and actively fulfilled its international responsibilities and obligations.
 * "刘延东出席第五届世界和平论坛开幕式并致辞" (16 July 2017)


 * China and Africa have always been a community of shared destiny. We are closely linked by our common historical experience, common development tasks and common strategic interests.
 * "刘延东：中南人民守望相助　友谊历久弥坚" (27 April 2017)