translation.en: "China seems to have been long stationary, and probably long ago acquired that full complement of riches which is consistent with the nature of its laws and institutions.
translation.zh: （众人笑） 他说：“中国似乎已经停滞很久了， 也许在很久以前 中国创造财富的能力已经发挥到了极致， 而这取决于该国法律和制度的性质。