With the decline of the political authority of the Chou dynasty and the emergence of powerful feudal states on the edges of the empire, the Chou dynasty fell during the late 5th century BC and China was plunged into a condition of constant wars among the various states. ... Confucianism was one of the philosophies of government that emerged during the warring states period. ... This adaptation of Chinese culture continued uninterrupted through the 18th century, helping guide Japan to further development and growth. ...

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