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HANGZHOU - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his deep appreciation on the official publication of the Mandarin translation of his work, *Rethinking Ourselves: Justice, Reform, and Ignorance in Postnormal Times*.
"This is a noble endeavour that I hope will broaden the scope for the meeting and exchange of ideas, cultures, and civilisations,” he said in a Facebook post.
He noted that the book is neither a memoir nor an autobiography, but rather a collection of his reflections on colonialism and imperialism, the rise of independent nations, and the quest to define and refine national identity.
Anwar added that it also reflects the efforts to build a nation-state and a future anchored in justice, humanity, and shared prosperity.
"Indeed, the relationship between Malaysia and China teaches us that differences do not necessarily lead to conflict,” he said.
Earlier, the Prime Minister attended the global launch of the Chinese edition of his latest book, published by World Affairs Press under China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Translated by Dr Yan Lijin, the edition has an initial print run of approximately 5,000 copies.
The original English version of *Rethinking Ourselves: Justice, Reform, and Ignorance in Postnormal Times* was published in October 2025 by Penguin Random House SEA.
In the post, the Prime Minister also touched upon the long-standing ties between the societies and civilisations of both nations, forged through trade, culture, mutual respect, and the exchange of knowledge over the centuries.
He stated that in a world increasingly fractured by prejudice and mistrust, such bridges of understanding must continue to be strengthened.
"Moreover, I am convinced that we must not be trapped in an East-West dichotomy. From Confucius and Mencius to Shakespeare-and spanning everything from Islamic traditions to the intellectual legacies of diverse civilizations-what we must uphold is the wisdom that elevates human dignity: a steadfast commitment to truth, justice, compassion, and mutual respect among people.
"Ultimately, the defining question of our time is not merely about who hails from the East or the West, or one's race or creed; rather, it is about the extent to which we can rediscover the humanity that unites us and build a universal order that is just and equitable for all," he said.
The Prime Minister's three-day working visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou concludes today.
China has remained Malaysia's largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years, with total bilateral trade reaching US$113.82 billion (RM456.68 billion) between January and August of this year. - AFP