Liu’s committed advocacy on behalf of democracy in China is, above all, intended for the benefit of the Chinese people. But his courage and example may help to accelerate the dawn of the day when China’s participation in international affairs is aided by the expertise and oversight of civil-society groups, an independent media, and an engaged citizenry able to express its views through the ballot box.
当然，当今世界，民主化不一定是最好的制度，但它加速了公众在外交和国内事务等关键问题上全面而激烈的讨论。这些积极和广泛的讨论 —— 也是民主政体的标志 —— 可以为政府在国内外事务的决策提供最好的建议。