The Chinese Dream Is an International Dream

For China’s policy practice, the Chinese Dream embodies the spirit of international, mutually beneficial cooperation. A corollary of China’s rise and peaceful development is win-win partnership with other countries. The Chinese Dream is the dream of the people, of the nation, and also of the world. After it was elaborated by Chinese President Xi Jinping, some people regard it as the core of China’s national and international discourses. Being an international dream means paying close attention to other countries’ interests, rather than exclusively acting for its own benefits. This also means greater contributions to improving the world. China’s approach to foreign relations and positions on international conflict resolution will determine not only the future of the Chinese Dream but also how the world’s perceptions change over the course of China’s rise.

The author is a researcher at the Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses, India.