Global Civilization Initiative: The Right Side of History
Civilizations vary in characteristics and advantages, but they are not the superior nor the inferior.
Civilizations vary in characteristics and advantages, but they are not the superior nor the inferior.
Both the GDI and the BRI are important international cooperation initiatives and important global public goods provided by China to the world.
There is enough space of autonomy for the EU to cultivate robust economic relations with China.
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 re-enforcing EU-China cooperation will be particularly important in the coming years, especially if the recent turbulence in international relations continues.
China’s peaceful rise instills hope, and its commitment to nurturing a more equitable and just world order responds to the global aspirations of the vast majority of humanity.
The decisive growth of hi-tech manufacturing, surge in foreign trade, steady recovery of consumption, and supportive policies had all contributed to China’s robust economic expansion.
The GCI does not seek conflict with Western civilization — rather, it emphasizes the first principle of Chinese philosophy, ‘harmony’.
While China tries to make its discourse more accessible to international audiences, observers in the West should meet China halfway by ditching any preconceptions they may have to be better listeners, more open to the Chinese way of thinking and expressing ideas.
China’s global initiatives, including the GCI, calling for an egalitarian and inclusive order in pursuit of just and coherent global governance, are a corrective bid to reinstate the sagging Westphalian order for the benefit of the international community.
With focus on ‘small yet smart’ projects, the BRI continues to bring opportunities for development around the world.
In recent years, China has launched several global digital initiatives and has become a major player in the development of global digital governance rules.