"中國在近代史上有兩次崛起的機會都喪失掉了。一次是民國時期的黃金十年,被中日戰爭打斷了;"------this was so true. It was said at the time Japanese considered if they didn't invade China immediately, once China had developed quickly, they would not have a chance any more.
Gosh, always be highly alert with this country, always!