Introduction. The relevance of this topic stems from the application of traditional utopian ideals such as «da tong», «xiao kang», «great balance», and others to the implementation of the Chinese leadership's ambitious visions – «Chinese dream and a «community of shared future for mankind». The topic's novelty lies in its identification of the continuity between ancient philosophy and the current foreign policy of the People’s Republic of China. Examining how classical Chinese ideals are transformed into contemporary global initiatives is essential for understanding the country's development strategy in a changing world. The aim of this study is to establish the relationship between China’s utopian ideals and its contemporary political philosophy, as well as the ideological principles of the Chinese leadership in global affairs. The primary research objective is to demonstrate the connection between traditional Chinese ideals and ideas and China's contemporary political philosophy, as well as the ideological principles of the Chinese leadership in global affairs. Methods and materials. The study draws on a range of scientific publications that analyze utopias in Chinese political philosophy. Hermeneutics, a key philosophical method, is used in examining utopia in Chinese political philosophy. We also employ discourse analysis, which allows us to analyze political language and identify how traditional terms (e.g., «xiao kang», «great equilibrium» etc.) are imbued with new geopolitical meaning in China's official discourse. The primary sources of Chinese philosophical and socio-political thought are: the Tao Te Ching, the Taiping Jing, the Zhuangzi, and the Shi Jing. Given the incomparability of literary approaches and perceptions in English and Chinese, the study is conducted within a historical context and takes into account ideologemes as they are adapted to the Chinese way of thinking. The works and speeches of Chinese President Xi Jinping also serve as a research base.  Results. The study revealed that the utopian ideals of «great unity», «great balance», and the «tianxia» system are politically designed to return China to establishing a global order that will replace and then displace the Western concept of conflict and inequality in the world. The concept of «tianxia» is the basis for the implementation of the modern megaproject «One Belt, One Road» and the concept of the «community of common destiny of mankind, as the Chinese leadership inextricably links them with the interests of all mankind». Discussion. It is emphasized that the concept of «utopia» in its broadest sense is ambiguous and dual in nature, which is true in Chinese tradition and reality. The Chinese paradigm of thought implies a lack of concrete and clear definitions, which leads to an open mind and an allegorical approach to action. The Confucian ideal of a socio-political order where the world belongs to all (for instance, «tianxia») is close to the taoist «great balance» and «great unity». It is noted that Western notions of the world are already losing ground in scientific descriptions of the relationships between different civilizations. Immanuel Kant's theory of «perpetual peace» and Samuel Huntington's concept of the «clash of civilizations» attest to this. Wang Tao, Kang Youwei, and Zhao Tingyang believe that individual rationality is selfish, inconsistent with ethical and moral relationships, and therefore incapable of solving global problems. The four ideals of these scholars correspond to utopian attitudes that reflect the Chinese civilization's perception of the world. Conclusion.The theoretical conclusions of the article expand our understanding of how national Chinese archetypes shape China's foreign policy. The results of the study may be useful for government agencies in assessing the Chinese state’s readiness to implement «soft» and «hard» power. Understanding the ethical and utopian attitudes of the Chinese side helps build more nuanced communication, utilizing congenial meanings and avoiding cultural and ideological conflicts.