“I am here to learn from the best practices of Israel in science, technology and innovation. And this is also a trip of promoting cooperation. It is truly our hope that we will be able to bring our cooperation in all fields to new heights, and certainly it is indeed a trip of friendship, and I am here to enhance the friendship between our peoples.” (Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong in a press conference with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, 19/05/2014)