Confucius notion of demonstrates China’s commitment to global peace “harmony”, and stability as well as its determination to construct a more just international system. The aims of the policy contain five aspects: World” foreign “Harmonious all countries should respect each other and promote “Politically, democracy in international relations on an equal footing Economically, countries should cooperate to advance economic globalization of balanced development and benefits and win-win progress Culturally, countries should learn from each other and respect the diversity of the world to advance human civilization In security, countries should each other and settle international disputes by peaceful means to safeguard peace and stability On non-traditional security issues such as energy and climate change, countries should assist and cooperate to take good care of the Earth.” (Qing, 2012, p. 24) Hu also put emphasis on the importance of social equity. He said that social equity and justice is the key to bring people's creativity and initiatives to the best since people will not feel happy if they are unequal. It is important to balance different interest groups and ensure equality in all aspects, including personal rights, opportunities, game-playing rules and wealth distribution. (People's Daily Online, 2005) China has to learn to deal with the domestic problems and shoulder international responsibilities. Currently, China's economic wellbeing remains its highest national and political priority. (TOK, 2007) However, this would not be possible without a good international environment. China still needs a peaceful international environment for domestic development.
Confucius notion of “harmony”, demonstrates China’s commitment to global peace and stability as well as its determination to construct a more just international system. The aims of the “Harmonious World” foreign policy contain five aspects: “Politically, all countries should respect each other and promote democracy in international relations on an equal footing Economically, countries should cooperate to advance economic globalization of balanced development and benefits and win-win progress Culturally, countries should learn from each other and respect the diversity of the world to advance human civilization In security, countries should each other and settle international disputes by peaceful means to safeguard peace and stability On non-traditional security issues such as energy and climate change, countries should assist and cooperate to take good care of the Earth.” (Qing, 2012, p. 24) Hu also put emphasis on the importance of social equity. He said that social equity and justice is the key to bring people's creativity and initiatives to the best since people will not feel happy if they are unequal. It is important to balance different interest groups and ensure equality in all aspects, including personal rights, opportunities, game-playing rules and wealth distribution. (People's Daily Online, 2005) China has to learn to deal with the domestic problems and shoulder international responsibilities. Currently, China's economic wellbeing remains its highest national and political priority. (TOK, 2007) However, this would not be possible without a good international environment. China still needs a peaceful international environment for domestic development.