中国的崛起将不可避免地导致与美国的冲突,因为它挑战了现有的权力平衡。
The rise of China will inevitably lead to conflict with the United States, as it challenges the existing balance of power.
点燃蜡烛的同时也投下了阴影。
On choosing friends: "Life's too short to hang out with people who aren't resourceful."