But actions speak louder than words – and the message that China’s behavior is sending is far from peaceful. Indeed, Chinese leaders seem to be taking advantage of the opening provided by an overstretched United States to assert control over a broad expanse of Asia’s oceans.
但行胜于言——中国的行为所现实的信号绝不是和平。事实上，中国领导人似乎在利用美国不堪重负所留下的缺口主张着大量亚洲海域的控制权。