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BEIJING<\/span><\/span>, Oct. 30, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — A report from People’s Daily:<\/p>\n

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In the 21st century, China<\/span> is one of the most important players on the international stage. It plays a key role in global economic development, scientific and technological innovation, and the fight against climate change. Gaining a deeper understanding of how China<\/span> interacts with the world is not only an academic exercise but also essential for anticipating the trajectory of global affairs.<\/p>\n

The term “Xuanji” originates from an ancient Chinese astronomical instrument used to track the stars. Just as early astronomers aligned their decisions with celestial movements, Europe<\/span> today needs to recalibrate its strategic orientation. “Xuanji Tu” (The Celestial Compass) is the title of a palindrome poem written by Su Hui<\/span>, a talented woman of the Southern and Northern Dynasties (420-589). This carries symbolic weight: there are multiple ways to respond to global challenges, and China’s<\/span> development experience shows that modernization does not follow a single path. My new book, El calibrador de estrellas<\/i>, which means Xuanji Tu, explores how China<\/span>, its enterprises, and its people navigate an increasingly complex global landscape.<\/p>\n

One of the most important lessons I have learned from China<\/span> is that development is not the product of spontaneous impulses, but the result of decades-long, deliberate efforts. In Europe<\/span>, political vision is often constrained by election cycles, with frequent leadership changes disrupting long-term initiatives. China<\/span> exhibits strategic continuity: long-term goals remain constant, and the actions to achieve them are sustained over time.<\/p>\n

My name is Julio Ceballos<\/span>. After 18 years of living and working in China<\/span>, I have come to observe its development with a focused and unbiased perspective, looking beyond surface impressions to understand deeper motivations and values. I have also come to see China<\/span> not as a monolithic entity nor as an unfathomable enigma, but as a vibrant mosaic where tradition and innovation coexist, pragmatism aligns with ambition, and strategic patience is reinforced by executional efficiency.<\/p>\n

The book El calibrador de estrellas<\/i> is not intended to be an exhaustive analysis or a definitive guide. Rather, it is an invitation – through concrete experiences – to share lessons from China<\/span> that can resonate with any society: the importance of long-term planning, investing in human capital, fostering innovation with clear objectives, and nurturing collective resilience. It is neither a gesture of blind admiration nor of idealized comparison, but an earnest effort to build a bridge between Europe<\/span> and China<\/span>. In an increasingly interdependent world, the true challenge lies in fostering mutual understanding and moving forward together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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