Moral Realism in Sino-US Relations: Navigating China’s Pursuit of Political Leadership in the Case of the Belt and Road Initiative and BRICS

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10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_29How to use a DOI?

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Moral Realism; BRI; BRICS

Abstract

This research paper first examines the evolving dynamics of global politics through the lens of the Thucydides Trap (TT) and Yan Xuetong’s moral realism (MR). This paper asserts that the essence of the ongoing geopolitical rivalry between China and the United States transcends mere economic and military dimensions to encompass a profound contest for ethical superiority and moral leadership on the global stage. The paper scrutinizes the tangible manifestations of China’s strategic ambitions through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and BRICS, which are portrayed as strategic moves by China to establish a norm-making power and present an alternative development model. These initiatives are analyzed in the context of their implications for global power dynamics, suggesting that China’s approach, aligned with Yan’s principles of MR, offers insights into the effectiveness of moral leadership in shaping international relations. As the world stands at a crossroads, the choices made by countries within the BRI and BRICS frameworks will significantly influence the direction of global governance, economic development, and international relations, highlighting the critical role of moral leadership and alternative development models in global politics.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Shiqing Xiao
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/09/02
TI  - Moral Realism in Sino-US Relations: Navigating China’s Pursuit of Political Leadership in the Case of the Belt and Road Initiative and BRICS
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 10th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 240
EP  - 247
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_29
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_29
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