He says both countries have armies that are developing well, police forces that are hampered by corruption but have potential, and both have economic capabilities that can be unleashed if the security situation improves.

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Number four, we do have to develop their economic capabilities.

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Not many images can compare with the blast-off of the manned spacecraft for summing up a nation's economic and scientific capabilities, which is why so much is riding on this mission's success and why Chinese will be watching and waiting for the Shenzhou VI to touch down safely on the grasslands of inner Mongolia.

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In the current, unpredictable economic environment, these capabilities have become even more important.

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