Even though human organizations in socio-economic development may become similar, the cultural life will not. They argue that historically, Christianity grew out of Judaism, and Confucianism drew on Buddhism, but they could not fuse into one. They note that even today, as cultural contacts become more frequent, the sense of identity has grown ever stronger. Still, others argue that it is premature to come to the conclusion of clash or fusion when globalization is far from a reality. According to Jin Canrong of the Institute of American Studies, clash and fusion are usually intermingled with each other.
Fusion is a long-term result, but clash is usually visible.
Jin Junhui of the China Institute of International Studies and others argue that clash is not and should not be the principal factor between civilizations. Some scholars paid little attention to whether or not differences between civilizations might lead to clashes. Instead, they are concerned with which civilization will get the upper hand in the upcoming rivalry between civilizations. The rapid economic growth in East Asia in recent decades, in contrast with the sluggishness of Western economies, has led some people to conclude that Confucianism is reviving. Some even predict that the table is turning and the East will replace the West in the next century as the dominant civilization to deliver the world from the crises besetting human beings today.