Xi Jinping Draws on Confucian Ideals to Shape China's Path Forward

Xi Jinping's strategy to elevate China's rich historical heritage is encapsulated in Ruzang, an anthology of the sage's teachings and associated texts.

Throughout much of its 103-year existence, the Communist Party of China viewed Confucian philosophy as outdated, favoring Marxism and socialism as means to modernize China.

Under the guidance of President Xi Jinping, Confucianism has experienced a significant resurgence as the cornerstone of traditional Chinese ethics and governance. Moreover, other ancient Chinese texts have been revitalized as central elements in Beijing's strategy to strengthen its ideological and governance frameworks, particularly in the context of growing ideological rivalry with the Western world, led by the United States.

The Ruzang project, also known as the “Confucian Canon,” aims to assemble the most extensive collection of Confucian texts to date. Initiated in 2003, the project has involved close to 500 experts and gained considerable momentum in 2014 after President Xi became the first Chinese leader to personally endorse it.

In China, this initiative echoes monumental historical efforts that have occurred sporadically over the last two millennia and is poised to significantly influence improved governance.

The Ruzang project sees participation from scholars around the globe, as Beijing seemingly attempts to attract the attention of the Chinese diaspora. However, specialists identify global political strains and the perception of Confucianism as an ideology centered on the Han ethnicity as significant challenges.

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Confucius Experiences Revival Under Communist Rule

Xi Jinping Turns to Confucius to Shape China's Path Forward

Xi Jinping's strategy to celebrate China's rich historical heritage is encapsulated in Ruzang, an anthology comprising the sage's teachings and associated texts.

Throughout much of its 103-year existence, the Communist Party of China regarded the ideas of the philosopher Confucius as remnants of an outdated era, focusing instead on Marxism and socialism to propel China into modernity.

Under the guidance of President Xi Jinping, Confucianism has experienced a significant resurgence as the cornerstone of ancient Chinese ethics and administration. Additionally, other traditional Chinese texts have been revitalized as central elements of Beijing's strategy to strengthen its ideological and governance frameworks, particularly in the face of growing ideological rivalry with the Western world led by the United States.

The Ruzang project, also known as the "Confucian Canon," aims to assemble the most extensive collection of Confucian texts to date. Since its inception in 2003, almost 500 scholars have contributed to the project. It gained considerable momentum in 2014 when Xi, marking a first for a Chinese president, personally endorsed the initiative.

In China, the initiative echoes the grand scale of monumental canon efforts that have occurred sporadically over the last two millennia and is poised to significantly influence improved governance practices.

The Ruzang initiative includes contributions from scholars around the world, with Beijing seemingly targeting the global Chinese diaspora. However, specialists highlight challenges such as international political strains and the perception of Confucianism as an ideology centered on the Han ethnic group.

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Confucius Experiences Revival Under Communist Rule

Xi Jinping Turns to Confucian Philosophy to Shape China's Path Forward

Xi Jinping's strategy to celebrate China’s rich historical heritage is reflected in Ruzang, a collection that includes writings from the revered philosopher and associated texts.

Throughout much of its 103-year existence, the Communist Party of China regarded the philosophical teachings of Confucius as remnants of an outdated era, focusing instead on Marxism and socialism to bring China into the modern age.

Under the guidance of President Xi Jinping, Confucianism has experienced a significant resurgence, serving as the cornerstone of traditional Chinese ethical and governance systems. Additionally, other ancient Chinese texts have emerged as central elements in Beijing's strategy to strengthen its ideological and governance frameworks, particularly in the context of increasing ideological rivalry with the Western world, led by the United States.

One of the most recent initiatives is the Ruzang, or "Confucian Canon," project aimed at assembling the most extensive collection of Confucian texts to date. Since its inception in 2003, nearly 500 scholars have contributed to the project. It gained substantial momentum in 2014 when Xi became the first Chinese president to personally endorse the project.

In China, the initiative echoes grand historical endeavors that have occurred sporadically over the last two millennia, positioning itself as a significant catalyst for improved governance.

Ruzang's contributors include global academics, as Beijing seems to be targeting the Chinese diaspora. However, specialists highlight the challenges posed by international political conflicts and the perception of Confucianism as an ideology centered around the Han ethnicity.

Time: 10

Confucius Experiences Revival Under Communist Reg

Xi Jinping Turns to Confucius to Shape China's Path Forward

Xi Jinping's strategy to celebrate China’s rich historical heritage centers on Ruzang, a collection that includes writings from the famed philosopher and associated texts.

Throughout the majority of its 103-year existence, the Chinese Communist Party viewed the ideas of the ancient philosopher Confucius as outdated, instead embracing Marxism and socialism as tools for China's modernization.

Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, Confucianism has experienced a significant resurgence as a fundamental aspect of ancient Chinese ethics and governance. Additionally, other traditional Chinese texts have become central to Beijing's strategy to strengthen its intellectual and governance framework in the face of growing ideological rivalry with the Western world, led by the United States.

One of the newest initiatives is the "Ruzang" or "Confucian Canon" project, which aims to assemble the most extensive collection of Confucian texts to date. Initiated in 2003, the project has involved close to 500 scholars and gained considerable momentum in 2014 after President Xi became the first Chinese leader to personally endorse it.

In China, the initiative echoes grand canonical endeavors that have occurred only sporadically over the last two millennia and is poised to serve as a significant catalyst for improved governance.

Contributions to Ruzang are being made by scholars from around the globe, with Beijing seemingly targeting the diaspora of Chinese living abroad. However, specialists highlight the challenges posed by global political strains and the perception of Confucianism as an ideology focused primarily on the Han people.

Time: 10

Confucius Experiences Revival Under Communist Reg

Xi Jinping Turns to Confucianism to Shape China's Path Forward

Xi Jinping's strategy to highlight China's rich historical heritage is encapsulated in Ruzang, a collection that brings together writings of the ancient philosopher Confucius and associated texts.

Throughout much of its 103-year existence, the Communist Party of China viewed the philosophies of Confucius as outdated remnants of a bygone era, instead embracing Marxism and socialism as frameworks for China's modernization.

Under the guidance of President Xi Jinping, Confucianism has experienced a significant revival, reestablishing itself as the cornerstone of traditional Chinese ethics and governance. Additionally, other ancient Chinese texts have been emphasized as central to Beijing's strategy to strengthen its ideological and governance framework in the face of growing ideological rivalry with the Western world, led by the United States.

The recent initiative known as the Ruzang, or "Confucian Canon," aims to produce the most comprehensive collection of Confucian texts to date. Launched in 2003, the project has involved close to 500 scholars and gained significant momentum in 2014 when Xi became the first Chinese president to personally endorse the endeavor.

In China, this initiative mirrors the grand scale of few comparable endeavors seen over the last two millennia and is poised to significantly influence improved governance.

Contributors to Ruzang include international academics, as Beijing seems intent on attracting the interest of the Chinese diaspora. However, specialists identify global political conflicts and the perception of Confucianism as an ideology centered around the Han ethnic group as significant challenges.

Timestamp: 10

Confucius Experiences Revival Under Communist Rule

Xi Jinping is Drawing on Confucian Ideals to Shape China's Path Forward

Xi Jinping's strategy to highlight China's rich historical heritage is encapsulated in Ruzang, an anthology that includes writings from the famed philosopher and other related texts.

Throughout the majority of its 103-year existence, the Communist Party of China regarded the philosophies of Confucius as outdated remnants from a regressive era, instead embracing Marxism and socialism as frameworks to propel China into modernity.

Under the guidance of President Xi Jinping, Confucianism has experienced a significant revival, reestablishing itself as the cornerstone of traditional Chinese ethical and governance systems. Additionally, other ancient Chinese texts have gained prominence as central elements in Beijing's strategy to strengthen its intellectual and governance frameworks, particularly as ideological tensions escalate with the Western world, led by the United States.

The Ruzang project, also known as the “Confucian Canon,” aims to produce the most extensive collection of Confucian texts to date. Initiated in 2003, this undertaking has involved the contributions of almost 500 scholars. The project gained substantial prominence in 2014 when Xi, marking a first for any Chinese president, personally endorsed the initiative.

In China, this initiative echoes the grand scale of comparable monumental projects that have occurred sporadically over the last two millennia and is poised to significantly influence improved governance.

The contributors to Ruzang include scholars from around the globe, suggesting that Beijing is targeting the diaspora of overseas Chinese. However, specialists highlight that global political strains and the perception of Confucianism as an ideology centered around the Han ethnicity pose challenges.

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Confucius Experiences Revival Under Communist Rule

Xi Jinping Draws on Confucian Ideals to Shape China's Path Forward

Xi Jinping's strategy to celebrate China's rich historical heritage is encapsulated in Ruzang, a collection of the sage’s teachings and associated texts.

Throughout the majority of its 103-year existence, the Communist Party of China viewed the philosophies of Confucius as remnants of an antiquated era, favoring Marxism and socialism as the frameworks to propel China’s modernization.

Under the guidance of President Xi Jinping, Confucianism has experienced a significant resurgence as the cornerstone of ancient Chinese ethical and governmental systems. Additionally, other traditional Chinese texts have been revitalized as central elements in Beijing's strategy to strengthen its ideological and governance frameworks in the face of growing ideological rivalry with the Western world, led by the United States.

The Ruzang project, also known as the "Confucian Canon," aims to assemble the most extensive collection of Confucian texts to date. Launched in 2003, the initiative has involved close to 500 scholars. It gained substantial momentum in 2014 when Xi Jinping, marking a first for a Chinese president, personally endorsed the project.

In China, this initiative echoes the grand scale of monumental canon projects that have been embarked upon only a handful of times over the past two millennia and is poised to significantly influence improved governance.

Contributors to Ruzang include scholars from around the globe, as Beijing seemingly seeks to attract the Chinese diaspora. However, specialists highlight the challenges posed by geopolitical strains and the perception of Confucianism as an ideology centered on Han Chinese.

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Confucius Experiences Revival Under Communist Reg

Xi Jinping Turns to Confucian Ideals to Shape China's Path Forward

Xi Jinping is emphasizing China’s ancient heritage by promoting Ruzang, a collection that includes writings from the famed philosopher Confucius and other related texts.

Throughout the majority of its 103-year existence, the Communist Party of China viewed Confucian philosophy as outdated, favoring Marxism and socialism as the frameworks for China's modernization.

Under the guidance of President Xi Jinping, Confucianism has experienced a significant resurgence as the cornerstone of traditional Chinese ethical and governmental systems. Additionally, other ancient Chinese texts have been revitalized as central elements of Beijing's strategy to strengthen its ideological and governance frameworks, particularly in the context of escalating ideological rivalry with the Western world, led by the United States.

The Ruzang project, also known as the "Confucian Canon," aims to assemble the most extensive collection of Confucian texts to date. Launched in 2003, this initiative has involved close to 500 scholars. The project gained considerable prominence in 2014 when Xi Jinping, marking a first for a Chinese president, personally endorsed the endeavor.

In China, the initiative echoes the grand scale of monumental canon projects that have occurred sporadically over the last two millennia and aims to serve as a significant inspiration for improved governance.

Ruzang's contributors include global academics, as Beijing seems to be targeting the Chinese diaspora. However, specialists highlight challenges such as international political strains and the perception of Confucianism as an ideology centered around the Han ethnicity.

Time: 10

Confucius Gains Popularity Under Communist Rule

Xi Jinping Turns to Confucianism to Shape China's Destiny

Xi Jinping's strategy to accentuate China's rich historical heritage is encapsulated in Ruzang, a collection that includes writings from the esteemed philosopher Confucius and associated texts.

Throughout much of its 103-year existence, the Communist Party of China viewed the ideas of the philosopher Confucius as outdated remnants of a regressive era, preferring instead to embrace Marxism and socialism as frameworks for China's modernization.

Under the guidance of President Xi Jinping, Confucianism has experienced a significant resurgence as the cornerstone of traditional Chinese ethics and governance. Additionally, other ancient Chinese texts have been revitalized as central elements in Beijing’s strategy to strengthen its intellectual and philosophical basis in the face of growing ideological rivalry with the Western world, led by the United States.

The Ruzang project, also known as the "Confucian Canon," aims to assemble the most extensive collection of Confucian texts to date. Since its inception in 2003, close to 500 academics have contributed to the initiative. The project gained considerable momentum in 2014 when President Xi Jinping became the first Chinese leader to personally endorse it.

In China, this initiative is comparable to other large-scale national projects that have been embarked upon only a handful of times over the last two millennia, and it is poised to serve as a significant inspiration for improved governance.

The initiative in Ruzang is receiving support from scholars around the world, as Beijing seems focused on attracting the interest of the Chinese diaspora. However, specialists identify global political strains and the perception of Confucianism as an ethnocentric ideology specific to the Han people as significant challenges.

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Confucius Revived Under Communist Rule

Xi Jinping Turns to Confucius to Shape China's Path Forward

Xi Jinping's strategy to elevate China's rich cultural heritage is encapsulated in Ruzang, an anthology of the philosopher's writings and associated texts.

Throughout the majority of its 103-year existence, the Communist Party of China viewed Confucius’s teachings as remnants of an antiquated era, focusing instead on Marxism and socialism to propel China's modernization.

Under the guidance of President Xi Jinping, Confucianism has experienced a significant resurgence as the cornerstone of traditional Chinese ethics and governance. Additionally, other Chinese classical texts have been revitalized as central elements of Beijing's strategy to strengthen its ideological and governance framework, particularly in the face of growing ideological rivalry with the Western world, led by the United States.

One of the most recent initiatives is the Ruzang, or "Confucian Canon," project aimed at assembling the most extensive collection of Confucian texts ever. Since its inception in 2003, the project has involved close to 500 scholars and gained considerable momentum in 2014 when Xi became the first Chinese president to personally endorse it.

In China, this initiative mirrors other grand scale projects from the last two millennia, promising to significantly influence improved governance.

Internationally renowned academics are part of the Ruzang project, which seems to be an effort by Beijing to attract the interest of the Chinese diaspora. However, specialists indicate that global political strain and the perception of Confucianism as primarily an ethnic Han philosophy may pose challenges.

10:54 AM

Confucius Experiences Revival Under Communist Reg

Xi Jinping Turns to Confucian Ideals to Shape China's Path Forward

Xi Jinping's strategy to celebrate China's rich historical heritage is encapsulated in Ruzang, a collection of the philosopher's writings and associated texts.

Throughout the majority of its 103-year existence, the Communist Party of China regarded Confucian philosophy as outdated remnants of a regressive era, instead embracing Marxism and socialism as the ideological foundations to propel China's modernization.

Under the guidance of President Xi Jinping, Confucianism has experienced a significant resurgence as the cornerstone of traditional Chinese ethics and governance, while other ancient Chinese texts have emerged as central to Beijing's strategy to strengthen its ideological and governance frameworks in the face of growing ideological rivalry with the Western world, led by the United States.

The Ruzang project, also known as the "Confucian Canon," aims to produce the most extensive collection of Confucian texts to date. Initiated in 2003, this ambitious endeavor has involved close to 500 scholars. The project gained considerable momentum in 2014 when Xi became the first Chinese president to personally endorse it.

In China, the initiative echoes grand historical endeavors rarely seen over the past two millennia and is poised to significantly influence improved governance.

The Ruzang project sees contributions from scholars around the globe, with Beijing seemingly targeting the diaspora Chinese community. However, specialists indicate that international political conflicts and the perception of Confucianism as an ideology centered on the Han ethnic group present challenges.

Time: 10

Confucius Experiences Revival Under Communist Reg

Xi Jinping is drawing on Confucian ideals to shape China's destiny. His strategy to highlight China’s rich historical heritage is encapsulated in Ruzang, which is a collection of Confucius’s writings and associated texts.

Throughout the majority of its 103-year existence, the Communist Party of China regarded the philosophies of Confucius as outdated remnants from an old-fashioned era, focusing instead on Marxism and socialism to bring China into the modern age.

Under the guidance of President Xi Jinping, Confucianism has experienced a significant resurgence as the cornerstone of traditional Chinese ethics and governance. Additionally, other ancient Chinese texts have been revitalized as central elements of Beijing's strategy to strengthen its ideological and governance frameworks in the face of growing ideological rivalry with the Western world, led by the United States.

One of the most recent initiatives is the Ruzang, or "Confucian Canon," project aimed at assembling the most extensive collection of Confucian texts to date. Since its inception in 2003, almost 500 scholars have contributed to the project. It gained considerable momentum in 2014 when Xi, becoming the first Chinese president to personally endorse the project, lent his significant support.

In China, the initiative echoes the grand scale of monumental canon projects that have been embarked upon only occasionally over the last two millennia, and is poised to significantly influence improved governance.

The initiative in Ruzang sees participation from academics around the globe, as Beijing seemingly seeks to engage the Chinese diaspora. However, specialists cite global political strains and the perception of Confucianism as an ethnically Han concept as challenges.

Time: 10

Confucius Experiences Revival Under Communist Rule