Steve Fuller: Chinese view grows in global weight

Renowned social philosopher Steve Fuller on Wednesday shared insights in a CGTN interview at the ongoing 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, highlighting a key shift: the Chinese point of view has grown more important globally.  

A UK Academy of Social Sciences fellow, Academia Europaea member, and University of Warwick sociology chair professor, Fuller—long familiar with Confucianism, viewing Confucius as one of four great global sages alongside Socrates, Jesus, Buddha—said he jumped at the forum invite, finding discussions engaging and timely.  

He linked the Chinese perspective's rising significance to two factors: the Cold War's end, which shattered US-USSR bipolar dominance to create space for diverse voices, and China's rapid economic growth as the world's second-largest economy, boosting its global visibility.  

Fuller noted Confucius, a distinct figure embodying the Chinese mindset—unlike some more easily Western-assimilated figures—fits as China's representative, further underscoring the Chinese point of view's growing importance.