China's top diplomat Wang Yi called for renewed U.S.-China cooperation to address what he calls the 'root cause' of tensions – how the two superpowers view each other. The remarks came during a Wednesday meeting with Harvard professor Graham Allison in Beijing, where Wang stressed the need to 'fasten the first button' of bilateral relations through mutual understanding.
💡 Wang, director of the CPC Central Committee's foreign affairs office, highlighted China's ancient philosophy of 'harmony without uniformity' as a blueprint for modern diplomacy. 'This isn’t about winner-takes-all,' he explained, contrasting Eastern traditions of embracing diversity with Western zero-sum mindsets.
🔍 The meeting spotlighted ongoing efforts to stabilize relations amid tech competition and trade disputes. Wang praised Allison’s work in bridging cultural divides, suggesting academic exchanges could model peaceful coexistence strategies for governments.
🌐 With 60% of Gen Z globally worried about superpower conflicts (Pew Research), Wang’s push for perception alignment resonates with youth seeking stability in an increasingly multipolar world. Could philosophical shifts pave the way for TikTok diplomacy? 🕊️
