Because Americans misunderstood the motives behind the attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States fought two costly wars, which did not defeat its enemies and have left the Middle East more volatile than ever. Being blind to the connection between nationalism and dignity in China – and in America’s own conduct when dealing with China – may cost the US even more.
由于美国人误解了2001年9月11日袭击背后的动机，因此美国掀起了两场昂贵的战争，结果敌人没有打败，而中东变得比以往更加动荡了。对民族主义和中国的自尊——以及美国自身在处理对华关系时的指导思想——之间的关系视而不见将让美国付出更加沉重的代价。