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China philosophy against imposing values
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China seeks mutual learning and exchange among civilizations rather than cultural dominance, a Chinese history professor has emphasized during a lecture to Zimbabwean senior journalists. Xie Jun, from Hunan University, spoke on Chinese Civilisation and the Development of Contemporary China at a seminar held in Changsha, Hunan province, on Saturday.
More than 20 senior journalists from Zimbabwe's public and private media are participating in a nearly three-week Seminar on Media Professionals in Zimbabwe in China.
Xie stressed that peaceful development is deeply embedded in Chinese culture. She said the path a nation chooses for development is shaped not only by economic and political factors but also by its unique historical and cultural traditions.
Highlighting China's character, Xie recounted the country's support for North Vietnam during the Vietnam War, providing extensive military, financial, and material aid to fend off invaders from France and the United States. "After the war, the Chinese soldiers returned home. They did not continue their stay there," she noted, contrasting this with other countries that maintain military bases abroad.
Between 1950 and 1975, China sent 320,000 troops to North Vietnam, mainly in engineering and air defence roles, assisting with the construction and repair of infrastructure vital for wartime supply lines.
Xie also spoke about China's achievement of "moderate prosperity," describing it as the millennia-old dream of the Chinese nation realised through persistent hard work.
Quoting Chinese President Xi Jinping, she said the main challenge facing China today is "unbalanced and inadequate development, holding back the people's ever-growing desire for a better life." She added that China's approach to diplomacy aims to serve national rejuvenation, promote human progress, and foster new international relations built on a shared future for humanity.
Xie highlighted the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a global cooperation framework launched in 2013, which connects over 150 countries through infrastructure and trade projects. She noted recent BRI priorities focus on green energy and digital innovation to drive shared prosperity.
"Thriving new business models in international trade, such as cross-border commerce and overseas warehouses, are providing better services and more choices to global consumers while promoting global trade innovations," Xie explained.
She also pointed to Silk Road E-commerce as a key platform allowing China to leverage its strengths in e-commerce technology, innovation, and market size to expand economic cooperation and share digital development opportunities with participating BRI countries.
The seminar aims to deepen Zimbabwean journalists' understanding of China's history, culture, and development trajectory to enhance bilateral media relations and mutual understanding.
More than 20 senior journalists from Zimbabwe's public and private media are participating in a nearly three-week Seminar on Media Professionals in Zimbabwe in China.
Xie stressed that peaceful development is deeply embedded in Chinese culture. She said the path a nation chooses for development is shaped not only by economic and political factors but also by its unique historical and cultural traditions.
Highlighting China's character, Xie recounted the country's support for North Vietnam during the Vietnam War, providing extensive military, financial, and material aid to fend off invaders from France and the United States. "After the war, the Chinese soldiers returned home. They did not continue their stay there," she noted, contrasting this with other countries that maintain military bases abroad.
Between 1950 and 1975, China sent 320,000 troops to North Vietnam, mainly in engineering and air defence roles, assisting with the construction and repair of infrastructure vital for wartime supply lines.
Quoting Chinese President Xi Jinping, she said the main challenge facing China today is "unbalanced and inadequate development, holding back the people's ever-growing desire for a better life." She added that China's approach to diplomacy aims to serve national rejuvenation, promote human progress, and foster new international relations built on a shared future for humanity.
Xie highlighted the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a global cooperation framework launched in 2013, which connects over 150 countries through infrastructure and trade projects. She noted recent BRI priorities focus on green energy and digital innovation to drive shared prosperity.
"Thriving new business models in international trade, such as cross-border commerce and overseas warehouses, are providing better services and more choices to global consumers while promoting global trade innovations," Xie explained.
She also pointed to Silk Road E-commerce as a key platform allowing China to leverage its strengths in e-commerce technology, innovation, and market size to expand economic cooperation and share digital development opportunities with participating BRI countries.
The seminar aims to deepen Zimbabwean journalists' understanding of China's history, culture, and development trajectory to enhance bilateral media relations and mutual understanding.
Source - The Standard
