The core of Confucian wisdom: Cultivating ren chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-06-18 10:00

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202606/18/WS6a335164a310986e2b460afa.html In the latest episode of Embracing Cultures, Gary Sigley, an Australian Sinologist talks on the essence of Confucianism. He points out that The Analects (Lunyu) outlines the bedrock of Chinese philosophy through concepts like zhong (loyalty), xiao (filial piety), and li (propriety). Together, these form a relational framework guiding how we interact with society.