London, 28 Oct (Xinhua) -- Martin Albrow, academician of the British Academy of Social Sciences and a well-known sociologist, said in an exclusive interview with a Xinhua reporter in London a few days ago that President Xi Jinping's concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind is a "very outstanding theoretical innovation." This concept draws on ancient Chinese wisdom and advocates "harmony and difference" among different cultures of all mankind.
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Alblau is more than eighty years old, has visited China many times since the 80s of the 20th century, has long followed China's development and changes, and has an in-depth understanding of China's history and national conditions. He is one of the first scholars in the West to put forward the concept of "globalization", and in recent years, he has paid special attention to the theory of global governance and the practice of Chinese social governance.
In an interview with reporters, Albrough was wearing a gray suit and a tie with Chinese characters. Speaking of President Xi Jinping's concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, Alblau shared with reporters the story of his "acquaintance" with this concept.
Alblau clearly remembers that a few years ago, when he read "Xi Jinping on Governing the Country", he first came into contact with the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind. President Xi Jinping's "logical and theoretical exploration of ideas" left a deep impression on him.
This is the hardcover and paperback editions of the Chinese and English editions of the fourth volume of "Xi Jinping on Governing the Country". Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Yuwei
In Alblau's eyes, the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind advocates harmony and difference between different cultures of all mankind, and integrates ancient Chinese wisdom. He said that President Xi Jinping draws on the essence of China's excellent traditional cultural thought, focuses on the future, and puts forward concepts that keep pace with the times, which is a "very outstanding theoretical innovation".
In recent years, Alblau has published two books, "China's Role in a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind: Toward a Global Leadership Theory" and "China and a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind: Exploring Common Values and Goals", which have made profound interpretations and elaborations on the community with a shared future for mankind, China's role as a major country and its responsibilities.
The launch of the English edition of China and a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind: Exploring Common Values and Goals was held in April this year. This book is a collection of important articles by Alblau on China in recent years.
On April 6, in London, England, Martin Alblau took a group photo with the new English edition of the new book "China and a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind: Exploring Common Values and Goals". Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ying
He wrote in the book that the new crown epidemic has highlighted the necessity and urgency of building a community with a shared future for mankind. All people in the world should realize that mankind is a community with a shared future, and facing global challenges and major problems requires full cooperation to jointly safeguard the human homeland. The pandemic has also reminded the world of the need for leadership. During the pandemic, China has promoted international cooperation to address this global challenge, and China's anti-epidemic actions are a demonstration of its leadership.
Regarding the Belt and Road Initiative, Albrough said that China's initiative focuses on common goals. China is not condescending to other countries, but is looking for common goals and developing projects that can be shared.
Albrough stressed that China has always supported globalization and promoted the common development of different countries through the Belt and Road Initiative. China will play an exemplary role in addressing climate change and environmental protection. High-quality BRI demonstrates that technology can transcend borders and benefit more people, and this initiative will help bring about the world's benefits by helping participating countries work together to do great things and jointly address global challenges.
Albrough told reporters that China's ideology and concept of governing the country are closely related to China's history and culture, and also advance with the times and face the future. In his view, the work of the Chinese government is guided by this ideology, "which is one of China's most extraordinary advantages."
Albrough said that the future of the world needs the common attention of people all over the world, and the solution of global problems requires joint efforts across borders.
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