Still a long journey to decentralize geopolitics

In this brief response paper, we respond to the insightful commentaries that critically engage with our original article in forum. First, discuss whether Confucian culture is fundamental Chinese geopolitics, emphasizing how and why part of a wider epistemic resource. We also note model not normative, but an analytic framework for understanding complex non-western situations. Second, geographies scales model, noting core tension between geopolitics at state level everyday life. Third, address ‘gap’ theory practice under there often strategic inclusion (or exclusion) Confucianism practice. finish by paper longer journey further decentralize western hold upon geopolitics.