"Given that a considerable amount of Chinese consumers prefer to use cash when purchasing goods, the total overseas spending figure would be astonishing."

Su Ning, member of the CPPCC and board chairman of China UnionPay Co Ltd.

"Limited finance is the main obstacle schools face. Governments at all levels should offer financial support. The current governments are totally able to afford it."

Li Jianbao, an NPC deputy from Hainan.

"Liquor has played a role in much of China's 5,000 years of civilization. We should combine our products with Chinese culture when we're promoting it internationally."

Ji Keliang, honorary chairman and chief technical adviser of China Kweichow Moutai Distillery Co.