His country was sanctioned by other countries due to nonpayment of tribute.

He is planning to advance to graduate school next year.

He decided to advance to graduate school after graduating from university.

He is always cheerful and believes in the proverb 'Fortune comes in by a merry gate.'

Him laughing at other people's mistakes is just like the pot calling the kettle black.

The Democratic Progressive Party is one of the major political parties in Taiwan.

Since he is always laughing, it can be said that 'fortune comes in by a merry gate'.