Xiang said the move is for the world to have a better understanding of China, and for China to know more of the world.

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We need a far more sophisticated understanding of the nature of the world economic system.

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He is one of the most persuasive voices appealing for a better understanding about the Holocaust and for more tolerance among the races of Europe and the world.

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From the social media restrictions made on the Olympic Athletes to the blame that was put on the fans for jamming GPS systems and networks with tweets and texts, it was brutally evident that the IOC had no understanding of the role social media platforms have played in shaping the way the world, and more specifically the Millennial Generation, communicates today.

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An appreciation for consistency, quality control and coordination should give us a bit more respect for the world's bureaucrats and an understanding of why there are varying levels of oversight at different organizations.

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He again broke ground with a namesake prize (and other awards) for work that promotes understanding of religious thought in the secular world (hardly a more important topic today, eh?).

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Obama, with his keen understanding of world affairs, is known for being strategic and sees the need for a more diplomatic approach.

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