Seventy years after China introduced the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs argues they’re more vital than ever—and rooted in 2,500-year-old Confucian philosophy. 🕊️
In a recent China Talk interview, Sachs highlighted how principles like mutual respect and non-interference mirror Confucian ideals of harmony and ethical governance.
\"This isn’t just diplomacy—it’s ancient wisdom repackaged for TikTok diplomacy and AI-driven geopolitics,\" he quipped.
🌐 Why does this matter now? As climate crises and tech wars escalate, Sachs suggests these time-tested values could bridge divides: \"Imagine applying Confucian ‘ren’ (benevolence) to digital trade negotiations or space exploration treaties.\"
Students and young professionals take note: This philosophy isn’t gathering dust in history books. From Southeast Asian climate partnerships to BRI infrastructure projects, the principles are quietly shaping 21st-century problem-solving. 📚💡
