The only way we can succeed at creating the life and results we want most, is to develop a greater capacity to actively intervene on our own behalf.

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"We would also like to actively encourage the relevant country to develop economy and improve people's living conditions, " Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told reporters late last month.

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