Whereas the “Middle Kingdom” is proudly regaining its former global status after centuries of decline, Russia is defiantly trying to resurrect its former imperial status, but in a manner that appears doomed to fail.
Mientras que el "Reino Medio" está recuperando orgullosamente su antiguo estatus mundial después de siglos de decadencia, Rusia está tratando, desafiante, de resucitar su antiguo estatus imperial, pero en una forma que parece estar destinada al fracaso.