"China's Global Aspirations and Confucianism" by Anja Lahtinen explores the role of Confucianism in contemporary China's search for global power. The book argues that Confucianism shapes China's cultural identity and plays a central role in its soft power strategies. It examines the historical development of Chinese Confucianism, its influence on China's foreign policy, and its impact on projects like the Belt and Road Initiative. The book also compares Confucianism with other philosophical traditions and discusses its relevance to building a morally inspired cosmopolitan order. While the book provides valuable insights, it overlooks some historical and conceptual nuances and contains minor errors. Overall, it offers an informative perspective on the connection between Confucianism and China's global aspirations. [Extracted from the article]