But China’s rulers would take a giant step forward by recognizing that such aspirations are not a threat to the country’s wellbeing. For now, however, China, a great country and a growing power, is handling its economic affairs with more sophistication and a surer touch than it is addressing its political challenges.
最终，香港人民会得到他们所想要的，即使有中国的反对；最后的胜利永远属于自由。但中国统治者如能认识到这一诉求并非对其国家福祉的威胁，将是一个大进步。但是，目前，作为一个大国和日渐崛起的强国，中国处理经济事务的手法比其应对政治挑战更加成熟和可靠。