Guarding against war：the idea of peace in the Chinese system the idea of peace in the Chinese system Morality over sanction：the idea of rule by virtue in the Chinese system Justice and impartiality：rule of law in the Chinese system Aspiring for the common good：the ideal of great harmony in the Chinese system The cardinal virtues：Ethics and governance in the Chinese system Equalization and balance：the principle of equality in the Chinese system Ethics and governance in the Chinese system unity and harmony in the Chinese system