Daniel A. Bell, a Canadian political theorist specialising in Confucianism and China’s political meritocracy, is chair of political theory at the University of Hong Kong’s law faculty.

While the National People's Congress (NPC) is often referred to as China's "parliament," the Chinese People's Political ...

The University of Minnesota’s Confucius Institute — part of a controversial web of Chinese-backed institutes hosted at universities across the U.S. — will close at the end of the semester. University ...

Imagine Confucius, the ancient Chinese philosopher, joining the debate. He would have significantly expanded it by offering a ...

In contrast, contemporary Chinese youth exhibit a more relaxed take on these social norms, often treating age differences with less formality. This shift raises the question: Are young Chinese people ...

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” “He who learns but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.” ...

TASHKENT, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- On the premises of Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies is a unique "cultural bridge" connecting China and Uzbekistan -- the Confucius Institute. The ...

LUSAKA, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Confucius Institute at the University of Zambia hosted the 2024 job exposition on Wednesday, featuring participation from Chinese enterprises aiming to attract ...

Bell shares his views on the links between the ruling Communist Party’s guiding philosophy and Confucianism, as well as the fight against corruption and his outlook for the future of Chinese ...