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Harri Tiido: On China's moral realism

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Harri Tiido: On China's moral realism This time, the background discussion focuses on China. If we set aside Beijing's claims that it does not seek to become a hegemon, the impression remains that China's goal is nonetheless to take a leading role through control of international norms and algorithms, writes Harri Tiido. We have discussed China several times, but the country is vast, developments ...
This analysis presents China’s rise as a strategic blend of historical philosophy and modern power projection, but several patterns warrant scrutiny. The framing of China’s *Tianxia*-inspired "moral realism" as a benign alternative to Western individualism risks a false binary (ARC-0043 Motte-and-Bailey), where the motive is softened by cultural appeal while the underlying power dynamics remain unchanged. The emphasis on China’s 5,000-year history, though factually debated, serves as an authorit...