While Trump Claims Peace, China Builds It
Beijing champions a philosophy deeply rooted in its own civilizational ethos: The wise win without battle; peace is preserved by avoiding the need to fight, not by fighting.
Beijing champions a philosophy deeply rooted in its own civilizational ethos: The wise win without battle; peace is preserved by avoiding the need to fight, not by fighting.
For over two decades, Rabe has dedicated himself to building bridges for Sino-German exchanges in medicine and culture.
Through reflecting on past wars, we come to realize that the foundation of true peace is not only the treaties signed between nations, but also the shared values and mutual assistance of individuals.
By foregrounding its role in the defeat of fascism, China is not indulging in nostalgic nationalism but reclaiming a rightful place in the global story of the 20th century.
Key outcomes of the SCO summit will include a declaration by SCO member states leaders at the summit, as well as the approval of a development strategy for the organization for the next 10 years.
The deepening cultural and humanitarian cooperation within the SCO framework plays a key role in strengthening mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of member states, proving to be an indispensable element of the broader cooperation.
What is on trial is the proposition that in a world increasingly defined by fracture and flux, an alternative multilateralism can still be crafted – not in Geneva or New York, but in the heart of Eurasia.
The path to peace is fraught with difficulty: divergent interests remain deeply intertwined, and core issues such as territorial disputes and security guarantees will demand painstaking negotiation.
The SCO Tianjin Summit 2025 will emphasize a key geopolitical trend of the 21st century. Regional groups that bridge political differences are critical spaces for dialogue and strategic positioning in a world marked by fragmentation.
The move toward multipolarity, driven by China’s rise, creates a more balanced and potentially harmonious world order, challenging the zero-sum logic that has defined Western hegemony.
China was the key anchor of the ‘Europe First’ strategy. Without China’s efforts to tie down and weaken the bulk of the Japanese army, the Allied forces would have faced far greater challenges in their war efforts.
In an epoch where the specters of protectionism, proxy conflicts and humanitarian crises loom large, the SCO’s promise lies in its capacity for pragmatic, sovereign-led collaboration that resists the divisiveness of bloc politics.