Just as China has replaced Japan as the world’s second largest economy, so its military might has grown rapidly in recent years. As a result, the US, as the world’s strongest military power, wants to put bilateral military relations on the upcoming meeting’s agenda, along with bilateral economic relations and international political affairs.
中国的经济规模已超过日本，成为世界第二。其军力近年来亦有了迅速提升。因此，作为世界首席军事强国，美国意欲将双边军事关系提上此次胡奥峰会议程，与双边经济关系和国际政治事务一起讨论。