尽管这一地区的大学都做出巨大的努力，但影响其成功的因素却在他们的掌控之外。
Despite the best efforts of universities around the region, their success may be influenced by factors beyond their immediate control.
最关键的是：尽管那里的环境艰苦而恶劣，但成功需要的是所有人的巨大努力。
Bottom line: our success relies on a monumental effort from all of us, as it's a harsh and unforgiving environment out there.
所以现在我们可以看出问题所在：尽管中国人自己做出了巨大努力来表达他们的声音，官方的交流渠道却是完全关闭的。
So now we can see the problem here: though the Chinese people themselves had made great effort to speak up, the official communication channel is completely shut down.
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