Why are the teachings of Confucius so important to the people of East Asia, specifically?

In East Asia, Confucianism has long been regarded as the cultural basis for social norms and political order. In the past literature, many scholars have ar- gued that the special nature of Confucian culture is an important factor hindering the modernization of East Asian countries.

Explanation:

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no because we were not ready for war