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Confucius
>>> Confucius thought that preserving nature was very important. "If you do not allow nets with too fine a mesh to be used in large ponds, then there will be more fish and turtles than they can eat; if hatchets and axes are permitted in the forests on the hills only in the proper seasons, then there will be more timber than they can use... This is the first step along the kingly way." Mencius I.A.3 This quote is a good summary on the views that Confucius had. Fishing was talked about in the quote, and it meant that fishing too much will waste the fish because there will be to much to eat and will inevitably waste the fish, but if you only fish the amount that is need then there will be more fish when you need more of them. > ===== He has gone to the government during the time of war to urge leaders to model themselves similar to that of earlier examples. Also he has tried to pursued leaders to be who they are supposed to be(If you are a leader be a leader and nothing else). Also not for themselves to hide their mistakes within bribery and deceit. ===== Confucius beleives in leaders leading by example. He also beleives that keeping secrets to those who are under your rule will cause the citizens to lose trust and possibly rebel. If the current leaders do not show the truth the citizens will rebel and make history but if the government is open then China will have a strong future and become a major world power.
 * ===== Explain, from your perspective, China's stance on: =====
 * ===== Human Rights =====
 * ===== Confucius thought that moral values and justice was some of the most important things in life. He also thought that the government should rule by example. If the leader of the government has the right morals then he will give his people human rights.Confucius would believe that, based on his virtues, that every man should be treated with fairness and good manners. That will lead away from physical violence. He beleived in that if everyone took responsibility for their actions much violence could be prevented. Currently no country is following Confucius's beleifs. He believed golden rule, "Do not do to others, that you would not have them do to you." This rule, if followed, would eliminate the need for a controlling government. =====
 * ===== Global Interdependence =====
 * ===== Confucius thought highly of countries relying on each other for guidance. When multiples keep others in check it allows for more communication and better international relations. =====
 * Environment
 * ===== Tolerance of Diversity - Acceptance and treatment of other groups =====
 * ===== What efforts have you taken to interact with China? =====
 * ===== Have you promoted a positive relationship with China? Confucious has tried to counsel those in power in china but to no avail. Many leaders disregarded his advice and then let him be. Even though he tried to create a good relationship it did not happen.=====
 * ===== Do you intend on promoting the progress of China? After considering that many leaders have frowned upon Confucious's beliefs because they promote self honor. Confucious will not promote China because China does not promote his beleifs=====
 * ===== What impact will China have on the next 50 years of world history? =====

Quotes: [|Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.]

[|Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.]

[|The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved.]

Works Cited http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius http://www.chinakongzi.net/2550/eng/biography.htm http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Confucius/ http://daphne.palomar.edu/calenvironment/religion.htm