China's Vision for a Reshaped International Order

The “community of common destiny” (命运共同体) has emerged as one of Xi Jinping's most favorite “diplospeak” phrases, appearing in his public speeches more than a hundred times since he first came to power in 2012. Far from a bland and well-meaning platitude, the “community” belongs to the realm of official political “formulations” (提法) that are meant to indicate the Party line. It reflects Beijing's aspirations for a future world order, different from the existing one and more in line with its own interests and status.