Young people now are mostly the only child in the family. They have a weaker sense of being good to their parents. So I think an institution teaching Confucianism can help to propagate Chinese traditional culture. Confucianism is also quite popular in countries outside China. I think we should pay more attention to it.

David Moser invites Paul Mooney, a freelance journalist in China, to talk about the resurgence of Confucianism. Concerning the history and the modernization of Confucianism, the talk delves into the reason for and the social implications of the resurgence.

David Moser invites Paul Mooney, a freelance journalist in China, to talk about the resurgence of Confucianism. Concerning the history and the modernization of Confucianism, the talk delves into the reason for and the social implications of the resurgence.

Today David Moser invites guests to debate attitudes towards consumption of dog meat. Should China ban the eating of dogs? Is the consumption of dog meat viewed as offensive in contemporary society?

30 years of economic development at breakneck speed has left modern Chinese society lacking ways to unwind. Amidst the frenzy of daily life, a traditional form of artistic expression, calligraphy, just might be the next answer to the modern day call for stress relief.

Students around the country have just been put through their paces with the gaokao, or national college entrance exam. The exam is a major national event in China, as good results can make or break a student's prospects of getting the university education that will assure them of their future careers.

As you can imagine, in the birthplace of Confucianism, education is a huge issue here.  Parents often begin investing in their children's futures from a very early stage, often forking out big money for extra tuition that they believe will stand their children in good stead for the challenges ahead.

Over the last few years, there have been plenty of stories in the media about the ingenuity of self taught Chinese inventors. These back yard Da Vinci’s have produced homemade versions of modern devices from robots to submarines and even helicopters. But as BON’s Tony Zhou now reports, there some draw the inspiration for their inventions from further back in history.

If you were thinking of buying Chinese modern art, now could be the best time to look for a bargain. At least that's what some experts think about the current market. Before the financial crisis, buyers from across the world flocked to the heart of China's modern art world - the 798 art district in Beijing – forking out millions of dollars for the most popular pieces.

As a result, between 2002 and 2007, the price of Chinese art rocketed. The quality, on the other hand, dropped as artists tried to cash in on the interest.