| 1-1 |
Loyalty |
Loyalty to country, duty, and justice; the bedrock of social responsibility. |
| 1-2 |
Filial Piety |
Persistent love and care for parents; the highest tenet of family ethics. |
| 1-3 |
Ritual |
Rites and etiquette governing social behavior, reflecting respect and order. |
| 1-4 |
Righteousness |
Adherence to justice and moral principles over personal gain. |
| 1-5 |
Benevolence |
Benevolence: The core Confucian virtue of humaneness and love for others. |
| 1-6 |
Harmony |
Harmony: The supreme value of social, political, and cosmic balance. |
| 1-7 |
Integrity |
Integrity: Trustworthiness and sincerity in social and personal conduct. |
| 1-8 |
Confucianism |
Emphasis on social order, benevolence, and self-cultivation. |
| 1-9 |
Taoism |
Pursuit of harmony with nature and spontaneity (Wu Wei). |
| 1-10 |
Golden Mean |
The pursuit of balance and impartiality in all things. |
| 1-11 |
Guanxi |
The complex system of social networks based on trust and reciprocity. |
| 1-12 |
Face |
The maintenance of personal and family dignity and social reputation. |