Topic: Confucius
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How closely related are we to each other?
If you are of European ancestry, a European stranger could be a not-too-distant relative, a new genetic study suggests. Indeed, all humans share a set of common ancestors who may not be as ancient as you might think.
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Global News Blog Finishing school, Chinese style
Be polite even though I'm super rich and busy? Sara Jane Ho puts China's very important people to a global test.
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Put your orchids on ice
They're not as fragile as you think. and here's how to help them thrive.
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'Soft' nationalism is good for China
Chinese-style soft nationalism takes pride in Confucian values and should be the way of the future. But can it spread from Nanjing to the rest of China? There are reasons to be optimistic.
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What America's flawed democracy could learn from China's one-party rule
Democracy has its problems. The world – especially the US – could learn from China's 'political meritocracy.' Its one party selects leaders based on ability and judgment. They balance the interests of an entire country – and the world, not just finicky voters or big donors.
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Why China won't collapse
The purge of provincial party chief Bo Xilai is seen as China’s most serious political crisis in decades. But this view assumes the people are dissatisfied with the regime. In fact, the large majority of Chinese people support the single-party state structure. Still, dangers lurk.
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Chapter & Verse "The Little Red Guard": inside a Chinese family
Wenguang Huang's memoir about his childhood in Mao's China tells a universal story of the bonds of love – and the pangs of regret – which can shape a family.
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Back to school: How China is trying to 'liven up' the first day of classes
Back to school in China, as around the world, is rarely something that kids look forward to. Some schools in China are trying to shake up the first day by bringing in celebrities or ancient traditions.
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The Monitor's View: In the fast lane to the middle class
A world with more middle class than poor by 2022 may be a challenge to social values. A rising middle-class materialism needs a spiritual response.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/11
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The mystery of Confucius' disappearance from Tiananmen Square
When a 31-foot statue of Confucius was recently unveiled, it symbolized the Chinese government’s new embrace of traditional values. But then it was dismantled in the dead of night.
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'Digital Confucius' introduces Chinese students to liberal arts at Yale and beyond
Hundreds of thousands of young Chinese are joining a new craze: auditing American university courses available online. Of most interest: topics like happiness and justice.
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Classic review: The Great Transformation
Between 900 and 200 BCE, breakthroughs around the world laid the foundation for the emergence of today's major faiths.
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China counters Nobel Peace Prize with Confucius Peace Prize
Miffed that jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo is the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize winner, China is giving the 'Confucius Peace Prize' to former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan.
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A simple way to water orchids
Want to know when to water your orchid? Here's a simple solution.
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China’s alternative to Communism and democracy
In China, Communism has lost the capacity to inspire. Enter Confucianism.
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Fed takes third step in exit strategy
With the announcement Wednesday that the US Treasury will be reviving the Supplementary Financing Program, the Federal Reserve made its third move in exiting emergency recovery measures.
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China vs. America: Which government model will triumph?
If the 20th century was about the competition between democracy and totalitarianism, the 21st century pits the excesses of consumer democracy against capable governance with too little democratic accountability.
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China yanks 'Avatar' for homegrown film
Days before the peak movie-going Lunar New Year holiday, China swapped the blockbuster from 2D theaters for a film about Confucius. “Avatar” had raised uncomfortable parallels with the hot-button issue of exploitation by property developers.
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Opinion: Societies don't have to be secular to be modern
An interview with Francis Fukuyama, author of 'The End of History and the Last Man.'
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Opinion: Two big China stories you missed this year
The brief yet radical shift of patriotic fervor into criticism of the government after the Sichuan earthquake and the official revival of Confucius were crucial moments in a pivotal year.
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A global online push for compassion
The project to promote the golden rule has attracted 100,000 visitors from 181 nations in its first week.
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Opinion: Turn teen texting toward better writing
Teachers who co-opt Web tools for class have the best of both worlds.
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