One cannot tolerate others encroaching upon one's territory or interests; an assertion that one's own domain or sphere of influence must remain unchallenged and free from external interference.
我们公司的核心技术是自主研发的，对于任何试图窃取或模仿的行为，我们都秉持着“卧榻之旁，岂容他人鼾睡”的原则，坚决维护自己的知识产权。
Our company's core technology is independently developed. For any attempts to steal or imitate, we firmly adhere to the principle that 'one cannot tolerate others encroaching upon one's own territory,' and resolutely protect our intellectual property.
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In 960 AD, Zhao Kuangyin established the Song Dynasty. He implemented a strategy of conquering rival states one by one, successively vanquishing regions such as Jingnan, Hunan, and Later Shu.
In 974, he summoned Li Yu, the last ruler of the Southern Tang kingdom, to the capital, Bianjing. Fearing he would be detained, Li Yu sent Xu Xuan to Bianjing to sue for peace.
Emperor Taizu of Song then declared in no uncertain terms: 'How can I allow others to snore right beside my own bed?'
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