Which of the following statements best expresses Confucian beliefs and practices in China?

Confucianism emphasizes respect for elders, family relationships, and social harmony. Therefore, the statement that people should be extremely respectful of older people best expresses Confucian beliefs and practices. The other statements describe beliefs associated with an afterlife, animism, or strict class boundaries rather than a central Confucian teaching.

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