What is the similarity between communism and Confucianism?

Answer 1

One similarity is that they are both egalitarian. Even though they are two totally different ways of thinking, they both promote equality among all people, except perhaps for different reasons. Communism uses egalitarianism as a way of achieving their ultimate goal of a communist government where no one can own their own land, have their own business, become rich or even become poor. This way, dictator Mao Zedong could gain power over China the way he wanted, not the way the people wanted. Egalitarianism in Confucianism has nothing to do with power or government. Confucius believes all people are equal. Simple as that.

There are probably many more similarities, I think they were both meritocracies as well but I'm not 100% sure on that.

Answer 2

I know one is that Government is Key.
And both saw it as there needs to be a good leader.
For Legalism it was a leader who was harsh and strict.
for Confucianism it was a leader who would lead by example.

Answer 3

Both are Chinese religions.

Founders of both religions knew one another.