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This ongoing process leads humanity toward a potential harmonious convergence—an objective reminiscent of the thoughts of the philosopher Zhang Zai in the 11th century, who articulated a profound reflection on our relationship with the cosmos: “Heaven is my father, and Earth is my mother. Even I, a small being, find my place amid them. Therefore, what fills Heaven and Earth, I regard as my body; what governs Heaven and Earth, I regard as my mind. All people are my brothers and sisters; all creatures are my companions.”