Which of the following statements about China's political culture is accurate?
A) Chinese paternalism has weakened substantially in recent decades as women have regularly accepted top CCP leadership posts.
B) The large degree with which the Chinese people have accepted CCP leadership suggests that Maoism has had a deep and lasting impact on Chinese political culture.
C) Chinese leaders today promote Confucian values as a means of increasing governmental legitimacy,even though Mao opposed Confucianism.
D) Communist control of Chinese political culture remains evident in the inability of China's rural poor to organize any serious attempts at protest and dissent.

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Chinese leaders today do promote Confucian values as a means of increasing governmental legitimacy. While Mao did oppose Confucianism, it has made a comeback in recent years as a way to emphasize traditional Chinese values and strengthen state authority. Option A is incorrect as Chinese paternalism still plays a significant role in Chinese society. Option B is incorrect as Maoism has been largely discredited and rejected by Chinese leaders today. Option D is incorrect as there have been numerous instances of rural protests and dissent in China, though the government often responds harshly to these movements.

Which of the Following Statements About China's Political Culture Is