Moreover, it is much easier to build mutually beneficial trade relationships than it is to resolve military and geopolitical issues, such as combating the Islamic State or resolving tensions in the South China Sea. But strong trade relationships have the potential to encourage cooperation – or, at least, discourage escalation of conflict – in other, more contentious areas.
此外，建立互惠的贸易关系比解决军事和地缘政治问题（如打击伊斯兰国或解决南海争端）容易得多。但强大的贸易关系还可以鼓励其他争议较大的领域的合作——或至少阻止冲突升级。