Religion, especially Christianity has spread rapidly throughout China even though the government maintains an atheistic philosophy in governing. ... In 2003 Hu Jintao declared that China needed to start building a "Harmonious Society" which is a resonance of Confusion philosophy. ... The expansion and the embrace of Confucian philosophy shows a Chinese ambition to spread their culture and thought globally. This is a significant change of policy compared to Mau's desire to eradicate ancient Chinese philosophy and religion....

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