| 1 | China today is a key presence in this process of geo-civilizational evolution. | |
| 2 | The South China Sea may become "the Asian Mediterranean" and the heart of political geography in coming decades. | |
| 3 | That is the more important figure to look at when considering relative international buying power and economic and geo-political influence. | |
| 4 | The favorable geographical conditions and long-term communication have laid a good foundation for the enhancement of dialogues and cultural exchanges. | |
| 5 | These two countries share one thing in common: They wish each other well in economic terms but not necessarily in political and geostrategic terms. |