The child was playing in the park.

Modern technology is advancing at an astonishing rate.

My grandfather owns a large manor in the countryside.

His attitude was solemn, and everyone felt a sense of respect.

His words had a great influence.

That decision had a bad effect on our project.

He is deepening his research on Sinocentrism.

Maoism is an important element in forming Chinese communism.

Freedom of thought is one of the basic human rights.

He was imprisoned as a political prisoner for political reasons.