Opinion Chow Chung-yan: From the Mandate of Heaven to the ‘pursuit of happiness’, the US and China share a rich intellectual tradition of ethical governance
How Chinese philosophy influenced US founding fathers
". . . Scholars and citizens are beginning to recognise the folly of completely dismissing a centuries-old civilisation. As the US approaches its historic 250th anniversary, there is a timely opportunity for thinkers on both sides of the Pacific to unearth these forgotten intellectual roots. By looking past modern political theatre and recognising the shared philosophical DNA that built the modern world, the oldest surviving and newest superpowers might finally foster a relationship rooted in genuine mutual respect."
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