The third generation of Chinese leadership, with comrade Jiang Zemin at its core, made an enormous and universally recognized contribution to China’s reform, development and stability, and have, through practice, formulated the important thought of the "Three Represents" which is a valuable spiritual asset. The previous government, under the leadership of Premier Zhu, faithfully performed their duties and did a huge amount of remarkable work. The public was satisfied with what they have done.
我们现在的全部工作都是在前任的基础上开始的。要居安思危,有备无患。我总记得一句古训:生于忧患,死于安乐。前人给我们奠定了很好的基础,但是摆在我们面前还有许多困难和问题,还要我们继续进行开创式的工作。
All of our work will have to be built on what our predecessors have achieved . We will have to be mindful of possible adversities and be prepared for the worst. Actually, I always pay a lot of attention to an ancient motto, that is, one prospers in worries and hardship, and perishes in ease and comfort. Our predecessors have already laid a very good foundation for us. Yet, we are still faced with numerous difficulties and problems ahead which requires innovation and creativity as we press ahead.