Enlightenment of the Rejuvenation of Oriental Confucianism in Contemporary Times

Oriental Confucianism became the object of study attracting the attention of both the West and East in contemporary times. However, Oriental Confucianism as a concept was established under the context of global culture and can trace far back in history. Judging by the differences between the East and West, the different types of Oriental culture and the influence of Confucianism on those countries within the circles of Chinese culture, Confucianism has every reason to become the important contents of Oriental studies. Confucianism today is not just confined to an ancient cultural level; it has gained a new life after the Eastern and Western cultural crashes, conflict and blending, social transformation and economic development of some East Asian countries, and the awakening of culture. It covers the East as well as such aspects as geography, economy, nationality, culture, civilization, social development and economic activities of Oriental studies. The rejuvenation of Oriental Confucianism in contemporary times gives very important inspiration to China as the source of Confucianism, the re-cognition and orientation of Confucianism and the development of the study of Confucianism.