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Q: Could you explain the notion of an empty center in Chinese politics?
The empty center refers to a political philosophy where China does not impose but fosters growth among various cultures, encouraging a harmonious relationship that is characterized by co-empowerment.
Shuchen Xiang, "Chinese Cosmopolitanism: The History and Philosophy of an Idea" (Princeton UP, 2023)
Q: What is the epistemology of ignorance and what do you mean by the universalization of Western racism?
Epistemology of ignorance refers to the self-deception of racial hierarchies created by the privileged class, obscuring the reality of racial dynamics; universalization occurs when this ignorance spreads globally, impacting how cultures understand history.
Shuchen Xiang, "Chinese Cosmopolitanism: The History and Philosophy of an Idea" (Princeton UP, 2023)
Q: What is this singularity of Western racism?
Western racism is a historical fact, being a unique cultural phenomenon that led to unprecedented destruction and dehumanization, distinct from other forms of intergroup conflict.
Shuchen Xiang, "Chinese Cosmopolitanism: The History and Philosophy of an Idea" (Princeton UP, 2023)
Q: Shuchen, could you please tell us a bit more about yourself? How and why you came to write this very unconventional book?
I work generally on world philosophies that include Chinese philosophy, Western philosophy, and other traditions; I have been interested in how humans deal with difference since my graduate studies.
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Tanzania reached out to China after failing to secure aid from Western nations, resulting in significant military assistance that enabled Tanzania to build its military capabilities.

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