The rapid rise of China puzzled many people. The secret is actually in the Ancient Chinese Philosophies, history, and the wisdom of their leaders. We cite an example of Xi Jinping's speech on Cyber-security.
Is ancient wisdom out-dated? Or are they still very much applicable in today's digital technological world? The answer is, "It depends." If it is the ancient Chinese philosophies and history and you are wise enough to see applicability. We take an example from the following report.
The title is "Relating to Internet Security, Xi JinPing quoted this ancient saying to guide the way.
The quote is: “聪者听于无声，明者见于未形”
"The wise one listens even when there is no sound.
The discerning one sees it before the shape is formed."
The quote was used by Xi on 19 Apr 2016 Conference on Digitisation & Internet Security. Internet or Cybersecurity development approaches such ideals of correctly predicting, pre-warning, and knowing where the risks are and the types of risks, when will the risks happen, can then the proper defense be made to ensure security.
维护网络安全，首先要知道风险在哪里，是什么样的风险，什么时候发生风险，正所谓“聪者听于无声，明者见于未形”。感知网络安全态势是最基本最基础的工作。要全面加强网络安全检查，摸清家底，认清风险，找出漏洞，通报结果，督促整改。要建立统一高效的网络安全风险报告机制、情报共享机制、研判处置机制，准确把握网络安全风险发生的规律、动向、趋势。要建立政府和企业网络安全信息共享机制，把企业掌握的大量网络安全信息用起来，龙头企业要带头参加这个机制。
Origin of the Quote:
The quote came from the History of China 史记 by Sima Qian 司马迁。 It was used by an advisor 伍被 to persuade the State King 刘安 not to rebel against the King.
The Take-away:
1. The eternal wisdom of the Ancient Chinese. The keys of risks management, seeing the unseen, predicting the yet to happen, are applicable then and now.
2. The wisdom of Xi JinPing who applied it to the modern world.
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Lim Liat(c) 31 Jan 2021
