October 1st is China's National Day (People's Republic of China since 1949). I found the following descriptions of the cornerstones of China. What are your thoughts? Do you agree? 🎉🎆🍻🍾🍹 The core cornerstones of Chinese society are anchored in a blend of ancient Confucian ethics, the political authority of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and a modern drive for economic nationalism. Together, these forces shape social structure, family life, and individual behavior. 🚩 1. Confucian Core Values Despite decades of modernization, Confucianism remains the foundational moral fabric of daily life. - Filial Piety (Xiao): Respect for parents and ancestors is the bedrock of society. Children bear a lifelong moral obligation to care for their elders, which heavily influences social security dynamics and family structures. - Collectivism and Social Harmony (Hexie): The needs of the group, community, and nation are prioritized over individual desires. Maintaining social order and avoiding open conflict are viewed as paramount civic duties. - Face (Mianzi): Reputation, dignity, and social standing dictate interpersonal relationships. Giving face (showing respect) and saving face (avoiding public embarrassment) guide social and business etiquette. - Relational Networks (Guanxi): Deeply entrenched systems of personal connections, mutual obligations, and networks of trust are essential for navigating business, career advancement, and bureaucracy. - 🚩 2. Political and Ideological Framework The modern state actively engineers social behavior and expectations through political mechanisms. - Party-State Centricity: The CCP functions as the ultimate authority, deeply integrated into schools, corporations, and community management. Social stability is explicitly tied to party loyalty. - Social Stability (Weiwen): Maintaining "stability maintenance" is a top state priority, heavily enforced through digital infrastructure, legal frameworks, and localized community monitoring. - The Chinese Dream: This national ideology emphasizes the "great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," blending patriotic pride with collective economic ambition. - 🚩

We played a true/false game at Alex's session last night, and one of the statements was "I have a rock from MJ's Neverland." About 10 years ago, a new colleague joined our team(He left). He knew I was a huge Michael Jackson fan, so he gave me this tiny little rock. I was absolutely thrilled. He told me he had traveled to the US and visited MJ's legendary Neverland Ranch, and picked up a few small rocks right outside the property. My Precious.

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