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This paper examines how the Westphalian system is evolving and its implications for bioethics by exploring Chinese and African perspectives.

June 13, 2026Developing World Bioethics

Bioethics and the World Order: A Curious Coincidence Between Chinese and African Approaches

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NJNancy S. Jecker JNJing‐Bao Nie AHAnita Ho

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This theoretical paper explores bioethics implications rooted in Chinese and African views in a changing world order, suggesting a global village narrative.

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This paper examines how the Westphalian system is evolving and its implications for bioethics by exploring Chinese and African perspectives.
Analyzed the Westphalian system and its challenges in sections I and II
Discussed Chinese-Confucian tianxia and African ubuntu perspectives in sections III through V
Proposed a narrative of a 'global village' in section VI and evaluated its advantages
Identified convergences between Chinese and African approaches to bioethics
Demonstrated the 'global village' narrative's advantages over the Westphalian view regarding climate change
Concluded that integrating these perspectives offers a promising direction for future bioethical considerations.

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Jecker et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf6d7faef96ed7f0587d8 https://doi.org/10.1111/dewb.70049

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June 13, 2026Developing World Bioethics

Bioethics and the World Order: A Curious Coincidence Between Chinese and African Approaches

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Authors

NJNancy S. Jecker JNJing‐Bao Nie AHAnita Ho

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This theoretical paper explores bioethics implications rooted in Chinese and African views in a changing world order, suggesting a global village narrative.

Key Points

This paper examines how the Westphalian system is evolving and its implications for bioethics by exploring Chinese and African perspectives.
Analyzed the Westphalian system and its challenges in sections I and II
Discussed Chinese-Confucian tianxia and African ubuntu perspectives in sections III through V
Proposed a narrative of a 'global village' in section VI and evaluated its advantages
Identified convergences between Chinese and African approaches to bioethics
Demonstrated the 'global village' narrative's advantages over the Westphalian view regarding climate change
Concluded that integrating these perspectives offers a promising direction for future bioethical considerations.

Cite This Study

Jecker et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf6d7faef96ed7f0587d8 https://doi.org/10.1111/dewb.70049

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