re: #171 Romantic Heretic

And as is always the case they ignore the fact that Confucius made it clear that the five relationships were about responsibility as much as authority.

But, as always, the Chinese government is taking all the authority and only half the responsibility that is the credit part. The blame they reject. “Ain’t my fault something bad happened to you. You should have behaved yourself.”

Xi and Trump will get along just fine if it comes to that.

Sure. It’s a selective interpretation of Confucius, and one that is taught in schools. Students are expected to memorize and recite Kongzi 孔子’s works, but not to question or debate them in class.

Sound familiar in any way?