方针（Major Policies）
一个国家，两种制度
One country, two systems.
◆港人治港
Hong Kong people administer Hong Kong
◆澳人治澳
Macao people administer Macao
◆一个中国的原则
One-China principle
◆和平统一祖国
Peaceful reunification of the motherland
◆高度自治
a high degree of autonomy

改革开放

基本观点（Basic Viewpoints）

◆发展是硬道理
Development is the main principle
◆深化改革，加强和改善宏观调控
Deepen reform and strengthen and improve macro-control
◆在我国现代化过程中，我们必须始终坚持一手抓物质文明，一手抓精神文明。
In the process of China's modernization¹, we must always work for material progress and at the same time for cultural and ethical² progress
◆深化改革为国民经济和社会发展注入了新的活力。
The deepened reform has injected a flow of fresh vitality³ into our national economic and social development.
◆市场也有盲目性和局限性。
The market is unplanned and has its limitations.
◆国有企业改革是当前经济体制改革的重点。
The reform of state-owned enterprises is the principal task of the on-going economic restructuring
◆我们要继续扩大对外开放，并形成全方位、多层次、宽领域的开放格局。
We must continue an omni-directional, multilevel and wide-range opening to the outside world.
◆国民经济市场化、社会的程度得到明显提高。
The national economy is notably⁴ more market-oriented and socialized.

时代观点
◆深入学习邓小平理论。
Study Deng Xiaoping Theory deeply
◆治国现治党，治党必从严。
To rule the country, first rule the Party, and with a strong hand
◆加强廉政建设，惩治贪污腐败。
Work harder to build an honest government, punish graft⁵ and corruption⁶
◆让雷锋精神永驻心间。
Let the Lei Feng spirit be in your heart year-round
◆我们既面临难得的机遇，也面临严峻的挑战。
We are faced with both a rare opportunity and grave challenges.
◆实践是检验真理的唯一标准。
Practice is the sole criterion for judging truth.
◆打破垄断，鼓励竞争。
扩大内需促繁荣。
Encourage domestic demand and promote prosperity.
◆保护地球环境－人类共有的家园。
Protect the earth's environment-the homeland of all mankind.
◆保护环境是每个公民的责任与义务。
Protecting environment is every citizen's responsibility and moral duty.
◆为子孙后代留下青山绿水。
Preserve the green mountains and clear rivers for posterity⁷
◆治理大气污染，还城市一片蓝天!
Control air pollution and bring back city's blue sky!
◆污染者应该承担污染的代价。
The polluter should pay.
◆全社会都来关心再就业。
Our entire society should be involved in the effort to find new jobs for laid-off workers.
◆积极参加下岗再就业培训。
Laid-off employees should take full advantage of retraining programs.
◆下岗是对生产力的一次大解放-给自己一个重新选择的机会。
Lay offs are a great liberation of productive forces - give yourself a chance to make a fresh choice.
◆消费可以刺激经济发展。
Consumer buying can build up the economy.
◆中国加入世贸组织符合中美两国人民的利益、
China's entry into the WTO is in the best interest of both the Chinese and Americans.
◆中美两国人民应该加强了解，增进共识。
Chinese and Americans should strengthen mutual⁸ understanding and promote the positions they share.
◆拒买盗版物，保护知识产权。
Don't buy pirated goods. Protect intellectual property rights.