All of these arguments are important ripostes to the hysteria spread by the likes of kiernan and steyn .

这些论点都对基尔南和斯泰恩之流散布的恐慌论调进行了重要的反驳。

But as it extends its reach to diversify investments , protect oil interests , patrol shipping lanes and support overseas workers , it risks unexpected ripostes .

但随着中国将其触角伸向多样化投资、保护石油利益、在海上航线巡逻以及为海外员工提供支持，中国可能会遭遇意料之外的反弹。