Beliefs and Culture

 China and Confucianism

Impressions about China?

Government= Communist Party?

Capital= Shanghai?

Only one language in China ?

True / False

Chinese Language

Q: How many common Chinese letters /

alphabets?

A: around 4000

Population

1.3 Billion

China makes up 20 % of the world population!

Cities of China

Beijing/Shanghai/Hong Kong

School

Some school rules: 1. No make up , nail polishing and hair dying.

2. The length of hair and nails is regulated.3. Relationship must keep it in private.

Confucianism

“Great and Revered Teacher”, a teacher for

all generations

Lots of his students are very famous philosophers

and emperors in China

Confucius

Five relationships

Father to son

Older brother to young brother

Husband to wife

Friend to friend

Ruler to ruled

Husband to wife

Husband and wife have different roles

Husband to wife

Husband• Breadwinner• Work and Earn

Money

Wife• Housewife• Take good care of

family

Foot binding

Nowadays…

Which kind of relationship do you prefer/is better?

Is it different in your country?

Ruler to ruled

Follow what rulers sayBe loyal and respectful to rulersRulers also need to fulfill their duties and responsibilities

Ruler to ruled

What do you think about it ?Is it different in your country?

Which one is more beneficial to the country , company and

school?