The values demonstrated in the constitution of the people’s Republic of China

Abstract

This chapter demonstrates values in China’s Constitution. As the primary law of a state, the values in the Chinese Constitution outline the core pursuits of Chinese people and form the basis for making policies related to science and technology. The value system in current China mainly comprised of three streams of values: traditional values, Western values and new values established in contemporary Chinese society. China being a socialist country, the Chinese Constitution emphasizes collective interests. Progress, affluence, peace and safety, and harmony are the four values identified in the Chinese Constitution that relate to people’s ethical considerations of science and technology development.