Deng Xiaoping's Famous 28 Characters Towards Change

1. lengjing guancha- observe and analyze (developments) calmly;
2. chenzou yingfu- deal (with changes) patiently and confidently;
3. wenzhu zhenjiao- secure (our own) position;
4. taoguang yanghui- conceal (our) capabilities and avoid limelight;
5. shanyu shouzhou- be good at keeping a low profile;
6. juebu dangtou- never become a leader;
7. yousou zuowei- strive to make achievements.
   

This is the secret behind the rise of China today.

taken from the book, The New Asian Hemisphere: The Irresistible Shift of Global Power to the East by Kishore Mahbubani