Blogging through Invitation to Sociology (2024) - overflow

 Globalization is the process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries through the exchange of goods, services, technology, information, culture, and ideas. From a Chinese cultural perspective, it can be seen as a modern extension of historical interactions, such as the Silk Road, which facilitated trade and cultural exchange. Globalization emphasizes mutual benefit and harmony, aligning with the Confucian principle of "和而不同" (harmony without uniformity), suggesting that diverse nations can collaborate while preserving their unique identities.

September 28，2024 The starting point of modern globalization can be traced back to the Age of Navigation in the 15th century, but its accelerated development mainly occurred in the 19th century industrial revolution and the second half of the 20th century information revolution. Globalization refers to the process of cross-border movement of goods, services, capital, information and people across the globe, as well as the interconnection and integration of economic, cultural and political aspects among countries. It means a tighter world, blurring boundaries between countries and increasing international cooperation and competition. Key features of globalization include: economic globalization, cultural globalization, technological globalization and political globalization。 Globalization is a complex and continuously evolving phenomenon that presents both opportunities and new challenges that require the international community to find a more balanced development path in the economic, ...