Much will depend on the uncertainties – often underestimated – brought about by future political change in China. Economic growth will bring China closer to the US in power resources, but that doesn't necessarily mean that China will surpass the US as the most powerful country.
这在很大程度上要取决于中国未来政治变革中所产生的（并且往往被低估的）不确定因素。经济发展会令中国在权力资源方面接近美国，但这并不一定意味着中国会超越美国成为第一强国。