How Ancient Chinese Thought Applies Today
Category: WORLDPOST
In the absence of a common narrative shared by the U.S. and China, the two nations are likely to drift more rapidly apart. The relationship needs a new strategic concept for the future that is capable of sufficiently embracing both American and Chinese realities, as well as areas of potential common endeavor for the future, and to do so in language which is comprehensible and meaningful in both capitals. Trust builds on itself just as distrust builds on itself as well, compounding into deep enmity over time.
By Kevin Rudd, ContributorPrime Minister of Australia (2007-2010, 2013), 2015-02-05