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What is the core idea and fundamental spirit of traditional Chinese culture

Confucianism.

From the very beginning Confucianism has been embodied as a universal worldview and outlook on life. In today's terms, in ancient China Confucianism was understood as the core of human civilization. As a result, at least in China, Confucianism was seen as an integral part of civilization or culture. Confucianism has provided modern man with very rich resources. In the face of these resources, modern people have a freedom of choice, and can either absorb some of the components or discard some of them. Confucianism is the kernel of traditional Chinese culture and the theoretical basis for upholding the rule of the feudal monarchy. Confucianism and the monarchical dictatorship constitute the two main elements of ancient Chinese political history.