But, though China may not struggle to finance its Silk Road ambitions, it is likely to face political resistance – especially with regard to the maritime route. At a time when China’s assertive stance in the South and East China Seas is provoking anxiety among its neighbors – including Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Singapore – the Silk Road initiative has aroused significant geopolitical apprehension.
但是，尽管中国或许并不难于为丝绸之路野心融资，但可能面临政治阻力——特别是在海上丝绸之路上。中国在东南沿海的进攻姿态正在引起邻国的焦虑——包括日本、越南、菲律宾和新加坡——因此丝绸之路计划将带来巨大的地缘政治恐慌。