Page X: Confucian wisdom and Chinese virtues for modern guidance

Hu Zongfeng, President of the Shaanxi Translators Association, reflects on a timeless lesson from the Great Virtues in the Chinese Tradition, a volume he co-translated with British scholar Robin Gilbank. The book distills centuries of moral philosophy into vivid stories – one of which reveals how Confucius guided his son, Kong Li.

As Confucius stated, "Without learning the Book of Songs, one cannot express oneself appropriately in public." Similarly, "without learning the Book of Rites, one cannot stand firm in society or navigate social relations."  

"The Book of Songs" as Confucius taught, represented the highest cultural achievement, while "the Book of Rites" signified the importance of upholding rules and maintaining propriety.

Executive producer: Zhang Jingwen

Producer: Yang Sha

Director: Lu Wei

Videographers: Huang Zepeng and Yan Tao  

Cover photo: Pei Zihan

About PAGE X

PAGE X invites guests from diverse fields to share a selection of excerpts from one of their favorite books. Through their interpretations, this program offers the public online access to some of the world's greatest intellectual works, helping audiences rediscover the timeless charm of reading.