1. Consolidated state power is the only instrument of modernisation in Russia. And, let me assure you, it is the only one possible. 稳固的国家政权是俄罗斯走向现代化的唯一工具，我可以准确的告诉你，这可能是唯一的一个。
2. Even the few who do speak out on politics tend to emphasise the need for "modernisation": of procedures, regulations, education and training. 即使是肯谈及政治的寥寥几位，也往往是强调“现代化”的必要性：程序、规章、教育和培训上的现代化。
3. The Chinese leaders are at a point in history where they are looking abroad for know-how to help manage the process of modernisation, he says. 他说，中国领导人正处在一个历史关口，他们正向国外寻求知识和技术，以便更好地管理中国的现代化进程。
