Confucius and American Democracy
The rapturous reception of Confucius’ works and historical examples of a productive exchange between China and the West may serve as a model for contemporary relations of China and the U.S. in the 21st century.
The rapturous reception of Confucius’ works and historical examples of a productive exchange between China and the West may serve as a model for contemporary relations of China and the U.S. in the 21st century.
Foreign firms’ strong confidence in the Chinese market undoubtedly attests to the country’s resilient economic development that delivers growth, accompanied by enormous market potential and high-level opening-up.
Various types of youth exchanges in all forms are playing a key role in advancing communication and mutual learning among civilizations.
China has always defied doom merchants in the past, those predicting an end to sustained economic growth and rising living standards. There is no reason to suppose that it will not continue to do so.
The joint efforts will undoubtedly advance the global drive towards sustainable green development. But the tariff scheme is putting a brake on the process.
Whether Biden is polite is not the issue because he is still guilty of carrying out a protectionist agenda that flies in the face of what the United States stands for: free trade.
It is imperative to modernize international dispute settlement mechanisms to prevent trade and ideological differences escalating into economic warfare.
With its sufficient capacity, China will contribute to shaping a new world economic order that is more sustainable and equality-based.
China’s rapid economic recovery post-COVID has prevented a European recession. Recognizing this, European leaders are increasingly visiting China to deepen economic cooperation, even as the U.S. pushes anti-China policies.
The U.S. has denied Palestine full UN membership, but it can neither deny the worldwide call for an immediate ceasefire, nor the global desire for a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian question.
Washington’s faith in American exceptionalism precludes cooperation, favoring hegemonic domination over partnerships. This stance is what holds back the possibility of substantive U.S.-China cooperation.
With plenty of room for individual development and mutual benefit, China and the U.S. are not fated to fall into the Thucydides Trap.