Indeed, the most important geostrategic relationship of the 21st century is likely to be that of China and the US, because of their mutual economic dependence and potential strategic rivalry.

• 确实，由于中美两国在经济上的相互依存，加上两国潜在的战略竞争，中美关系可能是21世纪最为重要的地缘战略关系。