Yet this tradition of modesty has begun to fade, replaced by a growing confidence that China's rise is not fleeting and that the country needs to do more to define its objectives.

不过这种隐忍态度开始退却，取而代之的是一种中国崛起绝非昙花一现，国家目标需要进一步明确的认识。

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There is a fine balance between confidence, professionalism and modesty.

自信、专业、谦虚三者之间有一个很微妙的平衡，需要协调好。

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The secret is maintaining a balance between courage and confidence on one side, and retaining a sense of humbleness and modesty on the other side.

把握好尺度的秘诀就是把握好勇气，自信，和卑微，谦虚之间的平衡关系。

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There is nothing wrong with self-confidence - when it is coupled with restraint, modesty and willingness to accept guidance from those with more experience even if you don't feel you need it.

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That may be a by-product of his straight-talking nature and his supreme confidence, which mean he sees no need to pull punches or partake in false modesty.

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