seek hegemony
称霸
The mountain never turns away stones, so it becomes towering and strong.
山不辞土石，故能成其高
a scientific and democratic decision-making mechanism
科学民主决策机制
collective decision-making
集体决策制度
consultations with experts
专家咨询制度
consultations with the people
社会公示
the holding of public hearings
社会听证制度
Decision-making accountability system
决策责任制度
the amended version of the Chinese Constitution
宪法修正案
the Shimonoseki Treaty
《马关条约》
friendly neighbors
友好邻邦
a strategic partnership of cooperation
战略协作伙伴关系
regular meetings
定期会晤
China-Russia Good Neighborly Friendship and Cooperation Treaty
《中俄睦邻友好合作条约》
non-governmental exchanges
社会交往
the advantage of geographical proximity
地缘优势