to reduce differences or improve relations
减少差异或改善关系 (jiǎnshǎo chāyì huò gǎishàn guānxi)
"The treaty aims to bridge the gap between the two sides."
"该条约旨在弥合双方之间的差距。" (Gāi tiáoyuē zhǐ zài míhé shuāngfāng zhījiān de chājù.)
to establish trading relationships with another country
permission to start or go ahead with something
to be in constant conflict or fighting
to talk about something that has been worrying you
to improve relationships between people
art created for its beauty rather than for any purpose