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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Revival and adaptation: The role of Confucianism in contemporary China
Authors
Srishti Negi
Abstract
Chinese society has received influence from Confucianism since the time
of Confucius (551–479 BCE), when he first taught his philosophy. As China's
ethical and political base since antiquity, Confucianism shaped the governance
system and education system as well as the social framework of Chinese
civilization. The twentieth century brought communist and modernization
movements, which resulted in decreased popularity of Confucianism. Since the
recent two decades, China's political system, together with its economy and
cultural environment, has experienced significant growth of Confucian
teachings. The analysis investigates the position of Confucianism throughout
China into the twenty-first century and its recent transformation and
resurgence. Studying this topic demonstrates how Chinese authorities apply
Confucian values to their governing system while educational organizations
teach Confucian ethics, and business organizations adapt these principles into
their corporate settings. Researchers use a qualitative investigation method to
evaluate scholarly content and official government decisions and modern
Confucianism revival discussions. Scientists demonstrate that China
strategically revives Confucianism to create social unity while developing a
strong national consciousness and expanding its worldwide diplomatic influence.
Modern individualism and human rights create ongoing problems with the
relationship between China and Confucianism. According to this study,
Confucianism represents China's broader strategy to unite traditional values
with modern progress, which determines the nation's cultural and political
development within a globalized world.
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Pages:51-55
How to cite this article:
Srishti Negi "Revival and adaptation: The role of Confucianism in contemporary China". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 51-55
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