Burns stated that China demonstrates long-term advantages in technology, military, and strategic planning, and the US should be wary of underestimation.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Chinese Listening | 중국어 리스닝 | 中国語リスニング | Аудирование по китайскому языку | Nghe tiếng Trung | Mendengarkan bahasa Mandarin | Escucha en chino | การฟังภาษาจีน | Chinesisches Hören | Écoute du chinois | Ascolto cinese | Audição em chinês | चीनी सुनना | الاستماع إلى اللغة الصينية《English Translation》王明月: Master, did you see? Former US Ambassador to China, Burns, actually said they have long underestimated China's technological and military strength.陈智高: Hmm, that’s not surprising. As the saying goes, 'You can’t see the true face of Mount Lu because you are in the mountain.' They often judge China from their own perspective, overlooking China’s persistence and resilience in long-term strategy.王明月: He said he realized the true level of China's military only after seeing the PLA with his own eyes. This reminds me of the ancient saying, 'What you get from reading is shallow; true understanding comes from personal experience.'陈智高: Good! The fact that you can connect to that quote shows you understand the importance of both observation and direct experience. Although the PLA hasn't fought a major war in a long time, its technology, training, and strategic planning have not stagnated. To dismiss it as 'forty years without war' is really shallow.王明月: He also mentioned China's high-speed rail and education, especially the much higher proportion of STEM students compared to the US. It seems infrastructure and talent development are also parts of national strength.陈智高: Exactly. In warfare, it’s not just about weapons, but also strategy and wisdom. Without a strong foundation in technology and education, military power is just a castle in the air. As the saying goes, 'If you want to do a good job, you must first sharpen your tools.'王明月: But Master, I’m also thinking—now that Americans realize this, does it mean the international attitude toward China will become more complicated?陈智高: You’re right. Acknowledging strength doesn’t mean goodwill. Throughout history, the strong are both respected and often contained. We must be cautious about the external environment, but even more, we must strive for self-improvement. Remember, the *I Ching* says: 'As heaven moves strongly, a gentleman should strive constantly for self-improvement.'王明月: I understand now. How others evaluate us is just a mirror; what really matters is whether we keep making progress ourselves.陈智高: Exactly. Whether others admit it or not, China’s development should be rooted in long-term strategy, with culture and technology as its wings. That’s the true path.

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