The Maritime Silk Road Confucius Institute has been at the forefront of providing world peace and development in the Asian region through cultural academic exchange programs, and political and economic diplomacy to create the idealism of amity and comity among the sovereign states.
The Maritime Silk Road has been there as part of the economic, political, and cultural activities of the Asian people for many centuries It needs to be revived again not only for the sake of knowing it but the essence of consciousness which transcends what is moral and right in the quest of nirvana that revolves within the center of heart and soul of the human society.
The essence of the “Belt and Road Initiative” demands the full dedication of humanity to open their minds to understand the bright side in a long dark tunnel of mistrust by world leaders. The openness diversifies the image of human compassion dictated by trust and confidence to live in harmony of love and peace among nations.
The constructive bipolar view of closeness defines the oneness of spirits when entangled with trust the world will shower us the flowers of good deeds among men never seen even since the birth of the Maritime Silk Road that was economically and politically built by our forefathers. Let this book continuously inspire us to settle our differences on what we think is good for us not for others.
We think so much about world dominations based on our political interests and ideologies that we never thought that destroyed the very essence of what we are in this world. The existence of humanity must be cherished by what we have done in the past like the presence of the Maritime Silk Road that brought us together as “ One Asian nation” with our allies on the other sphere of influence as we deal with them peaceful diplomacy.
Let this book be dedicated to all of us to bring the greater glory on “Oneness, Openness and Closeness” that synthesize our ideal academic understanding of the “ Belt and Road Initiative” within the loyal commitment of the Maritime Silk Rod Confucius Institute...
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The First Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road was founded by Phraphrommankalachan to create a new way the promotion of Chinese history, culture, and language in the educational institutions, government offices, and private organizations which was established during the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand. Phraprommangkalachan in his speech during the establishment of the First Confucius Institute of Marine Silk Road said that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s initiation of the “One Belt and One Road” diplomatic strategy embodies a great contribution China makes to world peace and to the mutual development of neighboring countries. In the report of Hanban (2015), the establishment of the Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road aims to better develop and advance Chinese language education in Thailand as a pivot on the Maritime Silk Road and to facilitate exchanges between China and Thailand in all fields as it also marks the starting point of 2015 ASEAN Integration. At present, there are 14 Confucius Institutes and 18 Confucius Classrooms in Thailand, and the number of Chinese learners has exceeded 850,000.
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I dedicate this book to the people who opted to live in harmony with the genuine hearts of mankind to restore peace and the development of nations in the world. As it transcends from the former grandeur of the maritime silk road of the Chinese merchants and traders that connected the heart and soul of the human society bounded by distinct beliefs and traditions in the continental regions of Asia, Africa, and Europe.
This contributed to the metamorphosis of a new form of cultural and social life that assimilated and amalgamated the human society of Asia which transported across Europe and Africa including America unconsciously working together for the common economic goal in the contemporary time. I also dedicate the Chinese and Thai people's generosity to working together to bring peace and development to the Asian region in the implementation of the Confucius Institutes. Their priceless educational and cultural efforts to bring the
Chinese language and culture closer to their hearts and minds to achieve the nirvana of life. The love, respect, and generosity of human society are always dictated by the diplomatic strategy mediated by the willingness of nations to trust each other for the sake of peace and development of the future of our children. Finally, the enlightened spirit is always defined by the world leaders on the interests of nations to bring peaceful coexistence as a genuine way to express the collective actions of the human society…
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Establishment and Launching and Strategic Direction of the Confucius Institute and Maritime Silk Road
The metamorphosis of the Confucius Institute provides the expanded diplomatic initiative of China to bring world peace and the assimilation of the cultural diplomatic history of Thailand in its conception of China Town as the peripheral core of study in Traimitwittayalai with the support of the Romchatra Foundation.
The “Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road” jointly applied by 27 educational institutions in Thailand was established and its inauguration ceremony was launched in Dhurakij Pundit University (DPU). Over 600 representatives from various circles attended the ceremony, including Madam Xu Lin, Chief Executive of Confucius Institute Headquarters and Director General of Hanban, Master Phraprommangkalachan, President of Romchatra Foundation, Thailand, Lieutenant General Surachet Chaiwong, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education in Thailand, Ning Fukui, Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, Varakorn Samakoses, President of Dhurakij Pundit University and Zhong Yinghua, Vice President of Tianjin Normal University last June 24, 2015. (Hanban)
In the speech of Dr. Phraprommangkalachan in the establishment and launching of the Confucius Institute of Marine Silk Road, he reiterated the diplomatic strategy of “One Belt and One Road” initiated by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s the great contribution China makes to world peace and to the mutual development of neighboring countries. He explained that the establishment of the Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road aims to better develop and advance Chinese language education in Thailand as a pivot on the Maritime Silk Road and to facilitate exchanges between China and Thailand in all fields.
From the point of view of ASEAN Integration, the Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road provides the critical response to the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) along cultural and educational exchange with the Confucius Institute programs and the Maritime Silk Road along the “ One Road and One Belt” diplomatic strategy of China.
The ASCC's relevant diplomatic activities as to the Strategic Direction of the Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road along :
(1) The cultural heritage that responds to the assimilation of the Chinese-Thai people on the unique culture and history in the development of the Maritime Silk Road. The ASCC achieves this diplomatic strategy to conform to its enduring solidarity and unity among the nations and peoples of ASEAN by forging a common identity and building a caring and shared society. There are Chinese descendants in the ASEAN Community that solidify the common areas of cultural interest in language, tradition, and history in all parts of ASEAN countries within the periphery of Chinatown.
(2) The Thai-Chinese youth leadership exchange program on ASEAN values and ideas. This is similar to the Language Autumn Camp of Thai students to China with reciprocal visits of the Chinese students to understand the ASEAN values and ideas. The Autumn Camp offered a variety of Chinese language events and Chinese cultural events. Students were involved in the events of Chinese conversation, Chinese recitation, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese music, Chinese Kung Fu, and handcrafts courses, and joined in real-time classes with native Chinese students. However, the major theme of the youth leadership exchange programs also provides a better understanding in the development of the Maritime Silk Road in Asian countries.
(3) The Chinese language proficiency program in the ASEAN countries. The Confucius Classrooms/Institutes have sustained the “Chinese Bridge---Top Crown Diamond Cup International Chinese Language Competition” with the participation of elementary schools, junior and senior high schools, and colleges in Thailand and other ASEAN countries. The ASCC program provides support on the educational sharing of the Chinese language to appreciate its contribution in the ASEAN Community. The Confucius Institute of the Maritime Silk can benchmark the Chinese Bridge-Top Crown Diamond Cup International Chinese Language Competition as part of the regular activities in the ASEAN countries. The expanded version of the program provides the regular Chinese Language Proficiency Program in the educational institution with the support of the Confucius Classrooms/Institutes.
(4) The capacity building on inclusive growth through cultural and educational exchange programs. The cultural diversity in the native tongue is also a part of social processes of the inclusive growth that fermented to both Thai-Chinese people. The Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road provides the development initiative for the scholarship and training of poor but deserving students through cultural and educational exchange programs in areas of cultural arts, theater and dancing, silk product development, science and technology, and other field of interest.
(5) The ASEAN studies relevant to the history and development of the Maritime Silk Road. The unique contribution to the establishment of the Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road is the scholarly research presentations and publications. lectures and international conferences as to the historical studies about the history and development of the Maritime Silk Road in the ASEAN countries. This will provide better information about the “One Belt and One Road” diplomatic strategy of China through cultural and social processes as to the Chinese relations in the Maritime Silk Road with the ASEAN countries.
(6) The life-long learning education supports tracing the Maritime Silk Road in the ASEAN Communities. The Confucius Institute may adopt in a sustained manner the Chinese Language and Work Initiative for Life-Long Learning Education in local communities and universities under the theme of Local Industry–Academe Linkages. This can be done through Life-long Learning Education for adult and out-of-school youth with work blending cultural handicrafts and indigenous products with Chinese design.
(7) The educational networking with the ASEAN countries and China for a broader understanding of the cultural and educational diplomatic ties. The educational networking in support of the Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road broadens the diplomatic capacity to exchange ideas and insights as to its contribution in the cultural and educational development of nations. This is done through academic international linkages adopting a unique feature of the continental regions of the world as to the participation in the economic Silk Road Belt in the past.
The year 2015 marks the starting point of ASEAN Integration and also the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand.
Madam Xu Lin pointed out that, China and Thailand are blessed with geographical proximity, blood relationship, and cultural affinity, so the two countries have always been trustworthy great neighbors, partners, and friends to each other. The cooperation between China and Thailand in fields like politics, economy, culture, and education has developed in a fast and sustainable way. The intimacy of the two companions has taken deep roots in the hearts of people and has become even stronger than before. In order to respond to the cooperation proposal of “Maritime Silk Road in the 21st Century” and to promote exchanges between China and Thailand on education and culture, Hanban initiated a cooperation scheme with Master Phraprommangkalachan last April. According to that, Dhurakij Pundit University and Tianjin Normal University led and organized the preparation of the Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road. By far, there are all 124 Confucius Institutes along the route of “One Belt and One Road.” The Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road is the 125th one and also the only one named after it. It is believed that the Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road will bring the driving force to all the Confucius Institutes of nations along “One Belt and One Road” and set up a new prototype and model for Confucius Institutes all over the world. (Hanban, 2015/07/06)
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Historical Perspective of the Maritime Silk Road: Foundation of the Maritime SIlk Road Confucius Institute in Thailand
The historical perspective of the Maritime Silk Road is an excellent diplomatic idea to transform the peaceful co-existence of Chinese descent around the world. It is now an effective instrument to share the complementation of world civilization within the presence of the Silk Road in Asia, Africa, and Europe. As a diplomatic approach to provide world peace and development initiative by the Chinese government, it is morally right to bring closer the heart and soul of China which is deeply rooted in its historical tradition from economic trade to the cultural and educational divergence of the human society around the world.
In its application to the Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road, it also provides support for the exchanges and mutual learning between different civilizations :
1. The cultural assimilation is Chinese descent permanently residing in other ASEAN countries including Asia, Africa, and Europe. This represents the Chinese society in the world as an ambassador of goodwill with the result of the intermarriage with other countries of the Economic Silk Road in the past.
2. The complementation of the cultural and educational thought of the Chinese descent. The cultural assimilation as a result of the intermarriage responded to a unique cultural and educational thought throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe. The strategic opportunity to appreciate the economic and cultural contributions in the development of Chinese culture and language around the world.
3. The economic and cultural exchanges of Chinatown with economic cooperation from the Chinese government. The important economic contribution of China around the world is the distinct recognition of Chinatown as the center of Chinese activities. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce contributed so much to the national economy of other countries around the world.
4. The continuing cultural and educational advocacy of the Confucius Classrooms/Institutes. This is a good opportunity for the Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road to conduct cultural and historical research to be disseminated in international conferences and lectures. The establishments of the Chinese Classrooms/Institutes are sustained to provide training in Chinese language, culture, and history that may still be adopted in the Confucius Institute of Maritime Silk Road.It is the primary activity that can be done for the human society to be aware of the contribution of China around the world.
5. The establishment of economic partnerships with the ASEAN region with the theme Maritime Silk Road Economic on Equal Collaboration. This is an equal development opportunity to share the wealth and human resources of China and ASEAN countries in the development of China Sea in the Maritime Silk Road that produced economic prosperity hundreds of years ago. The historical antecedents produced a remarkable diplomatic peace and development including the cultural assimilation of Chinese Descent that helped the ASEAN countries sustain the economic and cultural development of Chinatown and the active participation of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
The cultural assimilation is an important contribution of the Chinese descent mingling with the genetic development of human society. The aforementioned cultural, educational, and economic exchanges support of the Confucius Classrooms/ Institutes ensured its applicability to the vision and mission of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road :
The Belt and Road Initiative is a systematic project, that should be jointly built through consultation to meet the interests of all, and efforts should be made to integrate the development strategies of the countries along the Belt and Road. The Chinese government has drafted and published the Vision and Actions on Jointly Building Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road to promote the implementation of the Initiative, instill vigor and vitality into the ancient Silk Road, connect Asian, European, and African countries more closely and promote mutually beneficial cooperation to a new high and in new forms. (Preface)
Although one of the major concerns of the “One Belt and One Broad” is to address the international financial crisis, China’s initiative to embrace for global development that also brings world peace as the by-product of the educational and cultural exchange program of the human society.
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