Meanwhile, famous thinkers in ancient China such as Confucius, Mencius, Lao Tzu, Chang Tzu, Sun Tzu were influencing the traditional Chinese culture and even the world civilizations. The basic tenets of Confucian thought are obedience to and respect for superiors and parents, duty to family, loyalty to friends, humility, sincerety, and courtesy. Art of War remains an invaluable reference for people of the military and economic circles. Great achievements were made in the fields of astronomy, mathematics, geography, literature, medicine, etc. While talking about Chinese culture, we should never forget about Chinese people.
Chinese people is peaceful, hardworking and easily contented.
They respect elders, love children and are patient with their fellows. Chinese in general are reserve and humble. They believe in harmony and never look for confrontation. The family is the preeminent institution in China. One's first duty is to the welfare of one's family, and working family members often pool their financial resources.