Whereas the “Middle Kingdom” is proudly regaining its former global status after centuries of decline, Russia is defiantly trying to resurrect its former imperial status, but in a manner that appears doomed to fail.
「中華帝国」が何世紀もの衰微のときを経て、再び以前のような世界的地位を取り戻しつつある一方で、ロシアは傲慢に旧帝国を復活させようと試みているが、失敗は免れないように思われる。