We are interdependent as well as independent. Challenges such as fighting environmental damage, ensuring global human rights are properly observed, removing barriers to trade and investments, and reducing poverty, have become truly global issues. They loom larger on the agendas of multilateral organizations like the U., the WTO and ASEM. In the 21st century, bilateral relations between countries will depend on progress on issues like these.
adj. 獨(dú)立的,自主的,有主見的
n. 獨(dú)立