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What does a 2,500-year-old philosophy have to do with today’s world? Confucius’ concept of Xin (trust) is getting fresh attention as a cornerstone of both personal ethics and modern Chinese governance.
The ancient sage famously declared: \"How can you be a person if your words are not to be trusted?\" This principle now echoes through policy-making and international diplomacy, according to Ragnar Baldursson, Iceland’s former minister counselor to China.
Baldursson highlights how Xin translates to modern leadership: \"It’s about reliability in actions, not just words – like showing up for climate commitments or delivering on trade agreements.\" Think of it as ancient relationship goals meets modern statecraft!
The philosophy extends beyond borders too. As Baldursson notes: \"When China builds infrastructure abroad or negotiates treaties, Xin becomes cultural code for sustainable partnerships.\" Basically, trust isn’t just nice – it’s strategic currency in our TikTok-speed world.
The ancient sage famously declared: \"How can you be a person if your words are not to be trusted?\" This principle now echoes through policy-making and international diplomacy, according to Ragnar Baldursson, Iceland’s former minister counselor to China.
Baldursson highlights how Xin translates to modern leadership: \"It’s about reliability in actions, not just words – like showing up for climate commitments or delivering on trade agreements.\" Think of it as ancient relationship goals meets modern statecraft! 
The philosophy extends beyond borders too. As Baldursson notes: \"When China builds infrastructure abroad or negotiates treaties, Xin becomes cultural code for sustainable partnerships.\" Basically, trust isn’t just nice – it’s strategic currency in our TikTok-speed world. 
