I find the lack of antagonistic language, the focus on cooperation and on working with international organizations like UNESCO plus the generally uplifting tone of this document noteworthy. I compare this with my own government’s (USA, Germany) initiatives and am envious of the leadership that the Chinese people happen to have. Thanks for posting this.
You're welcome. Like Xi's Initiatives and most other Chinese documents, the language is inviting and aimed at the whole world. China's goal is to attain Harmony within global diversity instead of manipulating that diversity to promote chaos. The "shared future" is to be bright and productive.
I'm just now reading the series of new interviews Dr. Hudson has posted to his website of which there're three beginning on 20 November to the 25th, which culminates in a long discussion between Hudson and Steve Keen that's well worth the 2'45 time invested as Keen's charts are well worth the time alone.
You listen/read the information they provide then read China's proposals and you get an idea of the type of political-economy China's actually pursuing, which is highly instructive and tells you far more than what's at the surface. https://michael-hudson.com/
Thanks uncle t! The travails of writing for a publication within a nation that's declining and trying to sling mud at a nation that's clearly rising is acute.
Nov 26, 2023·edited Nov 26, 2023Liked by Karl Sanchez
I agree with Johan Goergen WRT "... the lack of antagonistic language..." and would add, 'the language is beautiful' and for me connects more ancient times to our own 'modern day'.
Beyond the phrases that read like ancient Chinese proverbs, which summerise the intentions of the scheme, and are then followed up with specific practical proposals, there was "... we have jointly promoted the "... "four-in-one" interconnection of land, sea, space and network...", which for me was a restatement of the four elements - earth, water, air and fire - that were the precursor of what we understand now as 'modern science'. Although modern science is more the result of 'the scientific method(ology)' than posers in white coats.
I find the lack of antagonistic language, the focus on cooperation and on working with international organizations like UNESCO plus the generally uplifting tone of this document noteworthy. I compare this with my own government’s (USA, Germany) initiatives and am envious of the leadership that the Chinese people happen to have. Thanks for posting this.
You're welcome. Like Xi's Initiatives and most other Chinese documents, the language is inviting and aimed at the whole world. China's goal is to attain Harmony within global diversity instead of manipulating that diversity to promote chaos. The "shared future" is to be bright and productive.
I'm just now reading the series of new interviews Dr. Hudson has posted to his website of which there're three beginning on 20 November to the 25th, which culminates in a long discussion between Hudson and Steve Keen that's well worth the 2'45 time invested as Keen's charts are well worth the time alone.
You listen/read the information they provide then read China's proposals and you get an idea of the type of political-economy China's actually pursuing, which is highly instructive and tells you far more than what's at the surface. https://michael-hudson.com/
Thank you Karl, readers might find this report from Jeff J Brown sheds some context: https://www.greanvillepost.com/2023/11/26/a-critique-of-the-recent-article-in-the-new-yorker-magazine-by-evan-osnos-chinas-age-of-malaise/
There are some excellent background and data highlights that please the soul.
Thanks uncle t! The travails of writing for a publication within a nation that's declining and trying to sling mud at a nation that's clearly rising is acute.
Tequila may ease the pain but the onslaught will never cease ;)
I agree with Johan Goergen WRT "... the lack of antagonistic language..." and would add, 'the language is beautiful' and for me connects more ancient times to our own 'modern day'.
Beyond the phrases that read like ancient Chinese proverbs, which summerise the intentions of the scheme, and are then followed up with specific practical proposals, there was "... we have jointly promoted the "... "four-in-one" interconnection of land, sea, space and network...", which for me was a restatement of the four elements - earth, water, air and fire - that were the precursor of what we understand now as 'modern science'. Although modern science is more the result of 'the scientific method(ology)' than posers in white coats.