Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin dynasty was the first emperor of ancient China and ruled from 221 B.C. to 210 B.C. He's most ...

Pre-modern China operated on one ideal of the greatest importance: Confucianism. Under Confucianism ... Mao’s reign seems to have essentially been a modern rendition of the ancient emperors. After all ...

This study reviews the culture and institutions of Confucianism and explores their implications for the trajectory of China’s historical development. We trace the origins and evolution of the core ...

"[China] is a Legalist state that uses Confucianism to present itself as moral." Beyond its borders, China is also revitalising ancient philosophies to position them as viable alternatives to ...

(Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images) On Sept. 28, millions of people across East Asia and around the world will celebrate the birthday of Confucius – the ancient Chinese philosopher and ...

Discover the ancient rock carvings of Dazu in Chongqing, China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing over 60,000 figures from Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Iran Ready to 'Seal a Deal ...

It aims to explore the country’s rich philosophical heritage dating back more than 2,000 years and use that ancient wisdom for contemporary governance in China and beyond, scholars attending the ...