Scientific Publishing China's Millennium Transformation: The Belt And Road Initiative

This is a book on the Belt and Road Initiative, written from an unusual perspective it is written by someone who was born in India but raised in Singapore; who has never spent a day of schooling in the greater China (Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau) but has Chinese heritage; who eventually built a long and distinguished career in the West. With such an atypical background, he took an off-the-beaten-path approach by asking the fundamental question of how such an important initiative, began entirely by China, can deeply impact and transform the millennium mindset of Chinese.Such a transformation of the Chinese shall render a new definition of what a ""powerful nation"" in the 21st century should be, for the betterment of humanity. This is unlike the one made by Western civilization for many centuries since the Renaissance days. Three main outcomes of the BRI have been embedded directly or indirectly throughout the book: Supercontinent, Neo-Renaissance and Cultural Communications. The author felt that these three outcomes are the possible mitigation for the world in the 21st century, facing existential challenges. Review "I am glad to see Prof Da Hsuan Feng has a chance to exhibit the full potential of an intellectual with a scientific background in writing this book. Very few people can write this book as well as Prof. Feng, whose multinational experience has been put to full use in this book, as if he has been preparing for writing this authoritative book on BRI all his life. The book not only offers readers a comprehensive understanding of BRI, but also provides a potential blueprint of the international impact of BRI." -- Hugh Ching, Founder of Post-Science Institute "Although Da Hsuan has published more than 200 academic papers, he doesn't fill his book with jargon. Many examples in the book drew from Da Hsuan's multi-decade globetrotting experience as a higher education pioneer, making them very interesting to read. To write a book about BRI that can be appreciated by people with contrasting views is a daunting task. With an unparalleled understanding of both western and eastern cultures, Da Hsuan's new book did just that. For anyone who wants to understand what BRI means to China and countries along its route, Da Hsuan's book will provide a unique perspective that you will not find anywhere else." -- Max Lu, Director, Academic Partnership & Research, Los Angeles Times "The author was born in India and has lived in many countries, and therefore has a deep understanding of global perspectives. His book provides in-depth understanding and also removes a lot of misconceptions related to BRI, that has been fueling in recent times. It also provides deep insights and motivation as to why it is particular important for individuals (people) in China and around the world to come together for global peace. I would strongly recommend academicians to go through the book in detail to understanding the meaning and purpose of BRI." -- Associate Professor Ankit Garg, Shantou University, China "The world is at a defining crossroads. Is the world heading towards a more prosperous, shared destiny or slipping into a Thucydides Trap? How should different cultures understand one another better, not just to reduce hostility, but also to create a better future? In what ways might the Belt and Road Initiative impact the world? Professor Da-Hsuan Feng's globe-trotting life's journey has enabled him to develop a keen understanding of major cultures and civilisations on this planet. Taking the bull by the horns, Feng examines a broad range of critical global challenges, with insightful analyses and light-hearted anecdotes. If this book is read by enough political, business and thought leaders, we would be far more likely to be able to leave the world a better place than we found it for our next generations." -- TEO Tat Khai NUS, Singapore"I just finished reading Da Hsuan Feng's new book China's Millennium Trans