“Summit” with no real agenda and no concrete agreements ends.
from Navdeep Singh
Highlights:
(1) Trump introduced to historical term “Thucydides Trap”, for first time in his life, briefly reflects on it, refracts it through the prism of Sleepy Joe.
(2) “At the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven, President Xi explained for President Trump and his family the concept of harmony among all beings and respect for the law of nature.” That is to say, Trump groks at the convergence between Buddhism-Confucianism, and Taoism, forcing to reflect that “at the heart of Chinese philosophy is a belief in the innate goodness of humanity.
This principle is encapsulated in the ancient phrase: “Man on earth, good at birth. The same nature, varies on nurture.” This idea suggests that humans are not born in conflict with one another but are shaped by the environments and relationships around them. (
3) That is to say, Trump takes note that, unlike many parts of the world where religious conflict has shaped history, Chinese philosophy has fostered mutual respect, allowing these traditions to coexist and enrich one another, and that:
(4) “Harmony in this context is not about uniformity. It seeks to embrace diversity, weaving diverse threads into a coherent tapestry. This principle underpins Chinese social life, where the wellbeing of the collective is prioritized, and individual growth is seen as inseparable from the health of one’s relationships and community. It offers a powerful counter-narrative to Western individualism, showing that strength and progress emerge from connection, not isolation.”
Meanwhile, a near trillionaire gets on a plane with 11 other billionaire tycoons, takes selfies and videos at the Great Hall of the People. 12 US billionaire and soon to be trillionaire American robber barons went to Beijing to beg the Communist Party of China for deals last night. The same billionaires and politicians who call China an "evil empire" are now standing in Beijing with their beggar’s bowls and hands out. They told Africa to stay away from China. They told Europe to cut ties. They told everyone China is a massive threat. “But when their economy is about to collapse, when their factories are shutting, when their own system is failing, where do they run?”
“The historical unity of the ruling class is realized in the state.” — Antonio Gramsci
“It’s a big club, and you ain’t in it.” — George Carlin
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