In short, China’s regional exceptionalism has landed it in a strategic trap. It is unwilling to accept American leadership in Asia; but it is also reluctant to assume a more prominent role in promoting regional integration, fearing the concomitant pressure for more economic liberalization, adherence to international norms and rules, and a more transparent approach to its military buildup.
总之，中国的区域例外主义（exceptionalism）已经导致其落到了一个战略陷阱里。它不愿意接受美国在亚洲的领导；但它也不愿承担更多促进区域一体化的角色，担心会因此产生更多经济自由化，国际规范规则遵守，以及军力建设透明度的压力。