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 * __ Day 9. __****__ China’s Cultural and Historical Legacy __**

China is the longest continuous civilization in the world. The Chinese civilization declined significantly when it faced huge challenges from the West in the 19th and 20th centuries. After efforts of another half century, China became a prominent player in the world. This session will review their strengths and see how they could make use of their tradition, wisdom and strengths to make their civilization survival and prosperous again.


 * Questions ** :

 What is the core value of Confucianism?

 What is the core value of Buddhism?

 What is the core value of Daoism?

 How to understand the strength of Chinese philosophies and great teachings of Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism?

 What are differences between America’s democratic system and China’s centralized authoritarian rule?

 What factors lead to these two different systems geographically, historically and culturally?

 How to understand the function of the Mandate of Heaven in China’s politics?

 China made amazing achievements in technology and inventions in its ancient history. But why did China fall far behind of the West in science and technology in modern world?

 China was very open in the history of Han dynasty and Tang dynasty. But why did China close its door in late Min and Qing dynasties?

 What are the consequences of its isolation?

 What are China’s historical and cultural legacies?

 How can they explain the success of the Economic Reform?


 * PPT: [[file:China's Historical and Cultural Legacy.ppt]] **