"China has connected with the world for more than 20 years and progress made in the research of international and regional issues, but China understands the world much better than the world understands China. We should not allow observers with poor knowledge and hostility towards China to dominate the discourse and governmental policy." David L. Shambaugh, a professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of China Policy Program, George Washington University, as quoted by Singapore-based Lianhe Zaobao |