“For ardent believers in Chinese exceptionalism, the Confucian tradition of political stability and centralized state power is the critical factor in the realization of a ‘harmonious society.” ConfucianHarmonious SocietyCenterlized PowerChinese Exceptionalism Book:Peaceful War: How the Chinese Dream and the American Destiny Create a New Pacific World Order Source: Peaceful War: How the Chinese Dream and the American Destiny Create a New Pacific World Order