The Role of Confucianism in the Domestic Politics of Modern China

Society and Politics
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The article considers the relevant aspects of Confucian political tradition in the context of its significance for the modern Chinese system of government. The essential feartures Сhinese political traditions, based on of the analysis of Confucian philosophy, the essential features of Chinese political tradition are highlighted. Among them the ideas of great unification, the doctrine of medianism, political order as the basic value of state system and the importance of virtue and ritual in politics are of particular importance. Consistent development of these philosophical and cultural values in modern China has helped to establish a strong historical tradition of public administration to achieve impressive results in social and economic development. In the long history of China's political development, considerable rich experience in public administration was accumulated, a systematic Confucian tradition of political management was formed and a theoretical system with a focus on natur, the focus on people. This system played an important role in maintaining the stability of government and protecting the interests of the people. Based on the analysis of the key tenets of Confucianism, The provisions, based on the analysis of the key tenets of Confucianism, demanded in the practice of the organization of political power in modern China are formulated. The modern importance of Confucianism is highlighted by the increasing attention to this political-philosophical tradition of the part of the Communist Party of China, which is reflected in the appeal to Confucian ideas in the public speeches of the Chinese head of state Xi Jinping. The underlying ethical and politico-legal values of Confucianism have significant implications for various aspects of China's social and economic development, including responsible environmental stewardship. The demand for Confucian ideas confirms their cultural significance and special political role.