Nevertheless, we should not be afraid to resolutely fight back against others' provocations. We should also be capable of distinguishing pure provocations from conflicts over core interests that can't be resolved, and be able to calculate how much of a winning chance we have.
China has already arrived at the center of international politics. The more sophisticated our weapons are, the more confidence we will have. At the same time, we will become more active in resorting to applying peaceful solutions to conflicts. A successful power can maintain its prestige without losing its temper. But this is hard to achieve. China still needs to explore this aspect amid its rise.