First, China sticks to the principle of independence.

第一，中国始终奉行独立自主的原则。

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China has all along adhered to the principle of independence.

中国始终奉行独立自主的原则。

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Our factory pursues the principle of independence, initiative and self-reliance.

本厂奉行独立自主，自力更生的原则。

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In theory Mr Bini Smaghi can stand his ground, appealing to the sacred principle of ECB independence, which should mean that he cannot be ousted from the board on political grounds.

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Having clung to the principle of operational independence to avoid answering the most basic questions, you have nonetheless seen fit to encourage speculation about the true nature of the allegations facing Damian.

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To restate the basic principle embedded in our Declaration of Independence and Constitution and Bill of Rights: The individual and his rights are primary, and the state acts only in subservience to those rights.

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