Two years after Xi Jinping declared a “no limits” partnership with Vladimir Putin, and as the leaders meet again in Beijing on May 16th and 17th, the world is getting a good look at what China’s approach means in practice. It is not pretty. As we explain this week, Chinese firms are sustaining (维持) Mr Putin’s war in Ukraine by selling Russia items needed to make weapons. China’s coastguard (海岸警卫队) is bullying (欺凌) vessels in the South China Sea, enforcing its bogus (虚假的) territorial claims. And China’s spies (间谍) are allegedly meddling (干涉) in Britain and elsewhere.
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These measures are intended to sustain economic growth over the long term.
这些措施旨在长期维持经济增长。
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The coastguard rescued several fishermen from the sinking boat.
海岸警卫队从下沉的船只中救出了几名渔民。
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The student was accused of bullying others in the playground.
该学生被指控在操场上欺凌他人。
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He was caught with a bogus passport at the border.
他在边境被抓到使用虚假的护照。
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The spies were discovered and expelled from the country.
间谍被发现并驱逐出境。
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She was warned not to meddle in other people’s affairs.
她被警告不要干涉别人的事情。
Mr Xi’s challenge (挑战) to the world is more subtle (微妙的) than that posed by the warmongering (好战的) Mr Putin. Yet it is still a problem. He craves (渴望) a might-makes-right order, letting China do as it pleases. Its support for pariah (被遗弃的) states is meant to defy (反抗) and divide the West, while avoiding a direct clash. Its “bullying” in the South China Sea falls short of war, but is intended to weaken foes (敌人). China thinks these tactics (策略) can be sustained (维持) without tipping into conflict. The question for any country that supports global rules is how far to let Mr Xi go.
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The new policy poses a significant challenge for the government.
新政策对政府构成了重大挑战。
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Her subtle approach to negotiation helped secure the deal.
她对谈判的微妙方法帮助达成了协议。
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His warmongering speeches were criticized by peace advocates.
他的好战演讲受到和平倡导者的批评。
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He craves attention and will do anything to get it.
他渴望得到关注，会不择手段地获取。
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The pariah state was isolated by the international community.
这个被遗弃的国家被国际社会孤立了。
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The plan is to defy traditional methods and try something new.
计划是反抗传统方法，尝试一些新东西。
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They are known for using innovative tactics in their business strategy.
他们以在商业策略中使用创新策略而闻名。
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His strategy was to weaken his foes before launching a major attack.
他的策略是在发动主要攻击前削弱敌人。