"As representatives of the public interest, prosecutors shoulder important responsibilities. The annual conference, focusing on prosecution in the public interest and building a safe, fair, harmonious and rule-of-law society, is significant in the progress of the rule of law in the countries involved."

PRESIDENT XI JINPING, in a letter of congratulation to the 22nd annual conference and general meeting of the International Association of Prosecutors, which started on Sept 11 in Beijing

"I think this is showing ourselves and showing the world that Chinese boys can be good and better - and Chinese men."

WU YIBING, 17-year-old Chinese tennis player, after defeating Argentina's top-seeded Axel Geller 6-4, 6-4 to capture the Grand Slam boys' singles title at the US Open on Sept 10

"The annual smartphone battle is coming. But with the 10th anniversary iPhone, it will be far fiercer."

XIANG LIGANG, chief executive of telecom industry website Cctime

(China Daily Africa Weekly 09/15/2017 page2)