# Zhao Tingyang, the Chinese Philosopher Splitting American Opinion

Wired profiles Zhao Tingyang, the Chinese philosopher whose concept of "All-under-Heaven" (Tianxia) has sparked fierce debate among American intellectuals. Some view his ideas as a bold framework for global governance, while others dismiss them as intellectual cover for Chinese hegemony. The controversy illustrates growing Western unease over China's rising influence and the search for a new world order narrative.

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- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/the-chinese-philosopher-americans-cant-stop-fighting-about/) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:54:04 +0000