Theoretical Origins of the Concept «Community with a Shared Future for Mankind»

Introduction. The relevance of this topic is characterized by the importance of developing Xi Jinping's concept of a «Community with a Shared Future for Mankind» for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. This study aims to analyze the theoretical sources of this idea, which are rooted in the traditional cultural attitudes of the Chinese nation. The research objectives were to systematize the stages of the development of Chinese foreign policy thought from ancient times to the present day and update the ideas of the concept of a «Community with a Shared Future for Mankind» for the achievement of SDG 30.
Methods and Materials. The research materials include official documents such as Chinese government reports, speeches, international treaties and agreements, as well as monographs by renowned scholars, scientific articles, and dissertations. This article is based on the principle of historicism, which allows for an examination of the research subject in its development, considering the various conditions of its formation and its current status.
Results. The author concludes that Xi Jinping's concept is the result of a systematization of Chinese foreign policy thought from ancient times to the present day: from the principles of «the unity of Heaven and man» and «harmony of all states» to modern diplomatic ideas. The analysis confirms that the strategic foreign policy concept of a «Community with a Shared Future for Mankind» defines China's diplomatic priorities in contemporary global politics.
Discussion and Conclusion. The «Community with A Shared Future for Mankind «concepts represent an integrated program of systemic world management by China, prompted by the demands of the era. Based on the foregoing, it can be concluded that Xi’s ideas are rooted in traditional Chinese culture and wisdom of governance, and in the new era, the concept inherited and developed ancient Chinese philosophical culture, including the foreign policy concepts of Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Hu Jintao, and other leaders of the Chinese Communist Party. Foreign policy ideas follow the tradition of succession, reflect China’s approach as a great power that is peace-oriented and pro-peace and development, which gradually strengthens China’s influence on a global scale.