可是，在2009年，中国领导人如果关注继续向世界兑现其“和平崛起”承诺的必要性，并大胆解决今年一系列纪念日将进一步凸显的悬而未决的问题，将不会给国家的发展带来任何坏处。
But, in 2009, it would not hurt if China’s leadership also took note of the need to continue assuring the world of its commitment to a “peaceful rise,” and to do so by boldly addressing some of the unresolved issues that this year’s anniversaries will highlight.