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[Confucianism] Government was extremely important. A ruler had to be good in order for his subjects to be good and obey him. Government existed for the benefit of the people, not the other way around. [Legalism] The people are there to serve the government. The government comes before everything in a Legalist society. [Aspect of Chinese society] 
The role of the government
Modern Chinese Government – Confucian or Legalist? « Balneus
Aspect of Chinese society