Tracing thread of continuity in Chinese governance system
China DailyResearch on Chinese Governance System in Past Dynasties is highlighted as important research progress about modern Chinese civilization by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences at a news conference in Beijing on Jan 18. The results of their studies have been published in Research on Chinese Governance System in Past Dynasties, a book highlighted by CASS as an important research achievement in the interpretation of modern Chinese civilization, at a news conference in Beijing on Jan 18. Based on their studies, the contributing scholars point out the main characteristics of ancient China's governance systems: with centralization as the main system, the ancient Chinese advocated the unity and solidarity of the country, regarded Confucianism as the guiding ideology and stressed adaptation to the times and making innovations to improve the system. "We believe that in ancient China, given numerous challenges, such as the vast territory, diverse ethnic groups, and the need to formulate governance theories, it was crucial for the central government to have power and authority," says Xia.
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