"Li, or propriety, is a symbol of Chinese civilization and a distinctive characteristic of the Chinese identity.
For thousands of years, the Chinese nation has attached great value to traditional rites which have nurtured and safeguarded the souls and minds of the people to be gentle and generous. The easiest and most effective way to understand Chinese thought and behavior is through examination of the traditional rites.
As a major country with a well-established system of behavioral and musical rites, China is pursuing peaceful development and governance in its international relations. China’s wisdom and strong sense of responsibility are making significant contributions to the common development and prosperity of humanity. "
"Li Zhaoxing served as Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the United States, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of China Public Diplomacy Association.
Wang Jingyun, a cultural scholar, serves as Director and Chief Expert of Asian Etiquette Culture Research Center, Senior Research Fellow at the Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Museums of Chinese Cultural Exchange Association, and Research Fellow at The Charhar Institute."
目录
Preface
Chapter One A Land of Ceremony and Propriety
Section One A Country Renowned for Rituals and Music
Section Two Rites in Confucianism
Section Three Everything Has Its Constant Rule
Section Four Prioritizing Reverence and Pursuing Sincerity
Section Five Harmony Between Man and Nature as the Source of Everlasting Vitality
Chapter Two Self-Cultivation of the Chinese People
Section One Pursuing Shared Prosperity and Self-Cultivation
Section Two Elegant Temperament and Poised Demeanor
Section Three Refined Style and Gracious Speech
Section Four Splendid Traditional Chinese Costume
Section Five Ethical Self-Cultivation and Self-Discipline
Section Six Do Not Do to Others What You Do Not Want Others to Do to You
Chapter Three Regulation of Family: Chinese Family Life
Section One Inheritance of Family Rituals
Section Two Harmony in a Family Makes Everything Successful
Section Three Filial Piety: A Virtue Prized Above All Others
Section Four A Set Precedence Between Old and Young
Section Five Rituals Make a Quality Life
Chapter Four State Governance: People's Concern for a Nation
Section One Whether a Nation Stands or Falls Depends on Every Individual Citizen
Section Two Ecological Ethics Following the Way of Nature
Section Three Good Governance in Communities
Section Four Cultural and Ethical Standards
Chapter Five Bring Peace to the World: Chinese Propriety in Foreign Relations
Section One From "Pursuing Harmonious Coexistence" to "Building a Global Community of Shared Future
Section Two From "Harmony Is Most Valuable" to "Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence
Section Three Active Development of Global Partnerships
Section Four Every Great Journey Begins with the First Step
Section Five Belt and Road Initiative: Win-Win Progress
Section Six China's Approach to Global Governance
