Discuss the characteristics of traditional politics in China.

1. From the perspective of research methods and research system, China people pay attention to the study of "the time between man and nature", that is, they regard heaven and earth, the universe, nature, society and life as a whole, and political research is actually a comprehensive study of the whole society (system).

2. As far as the research content is concerned, judging from the dominant Confucianism, the characteristics of China's traditional political research can be summarized as "ethical politics".

3. From the specific research angle and achievements, China's traditional political research has formed theoretical elements and viewpoints in the following aspects: the theory of divine right of monarch, the political view of sage, ethical politics and the thought of respecting monarch, attaching importance to people, educating people, teaching people, paying equal attention to morality and punishment, law, technology, ruling the country by situation, emphasizing agriculture and restraining commerce, ruling the country by virtue, ruling the country by virtue, and ruling the country by virtue. China's ideal of a great country, the concept of loyalty and filial piety, the three cardinal principles and the five permanents, and the hierarchy, that is, respect in interpersonal relationships.