President Xi Jinping referred to China's reform as venturing into the mountain knowing there are tigers, indicating the challenges in a "deep water zone" in April 2014.

President Xi Jinping has used adages, idioms, and metaphors to discuss China's new round of reform since 2012, addressing tough challenges and communicating reform goals and methods to domestic and international audiences. In April 2014, Xi said China must "venture into the mountain despite knowing there are tigers," referring to its reform entering a "deep water zone" where challenges need to be addressed.

July 13, 2024
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