By Cui Bailu, Xiao Yudi & Wen Longjie from CNS 

The first Wuyi Forum hosted by Renmin University of China was held in Wuyishan, Nanping City of East China's Fujian Province in March. Scholars from home and abroad share their views on Chinese culture and diversity of civilizations. 

The ancient Chinese concept of Tianxia (all under heaven), is an old world view of China with contemporary applications. This philosophy underpins China to embark on diplomacy that is unique and different from the usual manner in which most other states in world politics do. How does the concept of Tianxia originate? Why does it shape the philosophy underpinning China’s current diplomacy? 

During the forum, Salikyu Sangtam, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Tetso College in Dimapur, India, accepted an exclusive interview by CNS, sharing his views on the philosophy of Tianxia in Chinese diplomacy.

Salikyu Sangtam, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Tetso College in Dimapur, India. He teaches political theory, research methodology, and international relations