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The fact that Confucianism has been dutifully promoted and propagated by nearly every Chinese emperor, either insurgent-turned or self-proclaimed like the curre

The fact that Confucianism has been dutifully promoted and propagated by nearly every Chinese emperor, either insurgent-turned or self-proclaimed like the current one, attests that it's truly a powerful reigning tool. Also Shang Yang's five principles of subjugating subjects: 愚民(idiotizing)，弱民(weakening)，疲民(exhausting)，辱民(demeaning)，贫民(impoverishing)。

rdl 8y ago
Confucius Institutes are a bit more than merely promoting Confucianism. This was an interesting video by a westerner who is in China (often) and thus has to walk a fine line, but was able to subtext exceptionally well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tsXtk7psUc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tsXtk7psUc
- cauldron 8y ago
  Wonder how many of his Chinese fans will be cursing him for this one.
  - rdl 8y ago
    There is something diabolical about picking a group dedicated to healthy living as your living organ theft pool, too.
msaharia 8y ago
They are not promoting Confucianism. These institutes are an extension of state power projection outside borders and have questionable ethical standards when it comes to free speech.