Fei Lao's "16-character maxim" is based on the core idea of "harmony but difference" Confucian doctrine pioneered by Confucius is rooted in the land of China, reflects the spiritual pursuit of the Chinese nation. The "unity" in the excellent traditional Chinese cultural atmosphere has always been harmonious and different and inclusive, says Mr.
Xiaotong. "Diversity" embraced by it as a whole is the element and driving force for the survival and development of Chinese nation, he says.