Confucius：a great philosopher in China

For many people, their introduction to Chinese culture starts with Confucius. Better known as Kong Zi – “Master Kong” in China, Confucius was an ancient philosopher, poet, and political theorist of the Spring and Autumn period who is largely seen as the most famous and influential figure throughout Chinese history.

A symbol representative of Eastern moral and political thinking, his philosophical teachings, which came to be known as Confucianism, emphasized a code of ethics about personal and governmental morality, social relationships, justice, kindness, and loyalty. To this day, it continues to govern Chinese culture and influence other East Asian societies.