Leadership Summit Session 4: Zhao Xiao

A prominent Chinese economist, Dr. Zhao Xiao was commissioned by his government to study the success of the American economy. He concluded that a moral foundation allowed the economy to flourish, argued that China’s economy would benefit from the spread of the Christian faith, and embraced Christianity himself. He continues to be a respected scholar and government advisor, speaking openly about the influence of Christianity on economics. Our first non-English speaking faculty member, he will lean on a gifted translator to share his thoughts on the relationship between morality and a market economy, the state of the Church in China, and the challenges of leadership as a Christian in a secular Communist country.

Notes

Leadership is not just about influence. It’s also about moving them in the right direction.
In the last 2,000 years the most significant change was the life of Christ. In the last 1,000 years the most significant change was the Protestant reformation. In the last 500 years, the most significant change was the rise of America. In the 20th century, the most significant change was the rise of China.
More accurately it’s the return of China. China was a world leader economically and in literature for must of human history. It fell behind in the 19th century, but in the 20th century experienced the fastest economic growth in world history. It is is likely China’s economy will surpass the US soon.
But that doesn’t necessarily mean China will be a leader.
China has caused great environmental damage. It is consuming a lot of resources. There is corruption. There are critical challenges.
Margaret Thacher pointed out if China is not able to export values it will not become a superpower.
There is no such thing as the Chinese Dream, so no one will follow China.
Many people in the world love America because of the values behind the people.
China’s goal should be more than economic growth and pursue growth in other areas.
China must learn values from the Christian faith.
I want to take this moment to thank you and all the missionaries who have brought love China.
Matteo Ricci brought Christianity to China in the 1500s.
Robert Morrison in early 1800s.
Eric Liddell
In 1949 when the new China was formed, missionaries were forced to leave China and there were only 1 million Christians in China.
The number of Christians in China have increased to somewhere between 80 and 130 million.
Life transformation has surpassed economic transformation.
China will become the largest Christian nation in the world.
Europe rose to prominence because of the transformation of the cross, then America rose to prominence because of the transformation of the cross, now Asia is rising to prominence because of the transformation of the cross.
Korea has sent the 2nd most missionaries of any nation.
Spiritual transformation led to the 2 greatest periods in Chinese history. Christian transformation is leading to the next great period in Chinese history.
China is forming a more harmonious society. The foundation of a harmonious society is love. Love comes from Christ.
Christian business society in China… calling for only one set of books. 🙂 No bribery. Treat employees well.
The Chinese “Mayflower” has set sail… Cypress Leadership Institute… China: a new city on a hill, a nation of integrity…
People as me 2 questions.
1) Will China’s economy continue to grow or collapse?
2) Will China be a blessing or a curse to the world?
The road will not be easy or smooth for China.
I invite you into the process of China’s transformation with the cross.
A lot of Americans fear the rise of China because the west has been the leader for so long. We ask you remove your fear of China and give China your love and support.
You can help your Chinese brothers, be an example to them.
You can influence today’s China which will bless tomorrow’s world.
I expect one day the Global Leadership Summit will take place within China.