Behind the sparring over election dates are calculations over who stands to gain .
对改选日期的争吵的背后，是对谁将在选举中获胜的盘算。
Boards are the most credible sparring partners of chief executives .
董事会是首席执行官们最值得信赖的争论伙伴。
Some chinese commentators say the verbal sparring is a sign of greater trade friction to come with washington .
一些中国的评论家认为这次矛盾是一个信号，表明与华盛顿之间的贸易磨擦将会加剧。
It started out as friendly barbs on facebook , childhood friends sparring over differences in the presidential election .
这始于在脸书上善意的冷嘲热讽，儿时好友因总统竞选的分歧而闹翻。
In recent days the two countries stepped up their sparring over archipelagoes and oil rights nearby , even dropping hints of military resolve to back their rival claims .
