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Easy Talk: Cultural implications behind revival of Confucianism

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-06-02 09:47

There has been a revival of Confucianism in China over the past decade, resurgence of Confucian rituals and heightened attention paid to the protection of Confucian sites have made the Confucius legacy relevant again. Is it a nostalgia movement? How can Confucianism evolve to catch up with the times? Can it help solve global affairs? We talk to Stephen C. Angle, an American Confucian and professor of East Asian Studies at Wesleyan University.

Host: Hu Zhe

Guest: Stephen C. Angle

Camera: Cong Ruiting

Editing: Yu Xiaoou

Subtitles: Li Wenrui (Intern)

Producer: Hu Zhe

Executive Producer: Feng Minghui

About Easy Talk:

Easy Talk is a talk show program covering the latest living-related issues in today's China. Foreigners living in China are invited to share their life experiences and observations on a variety of light topics. The discussions revolve around the cultural differences that exist between China and other countries, covering various aspects and the implications they have on China's cultural exchange with the world.

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Easy Talk: 2017 World Book Day special

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Easy Talk: Cultural implications behind revival of Confucianism