Quotes of the week

As two great nations we have the opportunity to provide leadership for the world

Gary Locke, new U.S. ambassador to China, speaking in Beijing

I worry our new doctors will not have enough skill and experience. All they will have is enough sleep

Hong Kong Surgeon Lo Chung-mau on doctors' working hours

The time has come for President Assad to step aside

U.S. President Barack Obama urges the Syrian leader to quit