Beyond new frigates and security guarantees, however, Southeast Asian leaders have refrained from reacting too strongly to China’s offshore ambitions. The economic facts on the ground demand prudence.
但除了新型护卫舰和安全保障，东南亚领导人不愿对中国的海上雄心反应过于强烈。经济现实让他们必须谨慎对待。