伏尔泰是十八世纪法国资产阶级启蒙运动的领袖,他的思想主张对法国和欧洲都产生了深远的影响。他在多部作品中表现了对中国的极大热情,同时也是启蒙思想家中最为推崇中国的一位。他认为中国在政治、伦理道德、宗教、文化各方面都优于西方国家。首先,在政治上,伏尔泰认为中国是一个开明的君主专制的国家。“中国有一个开明的君主,佐以通过考试或者德行而选拔出来的官吏,奉行完善的法律,并以纯洁的道德团结人民。” Voltaire was the leader of the French bourgeois enlightenment in the 18th century. His ideas advocated a profound impact on France and Europe. In many of his works, he demonstrated his great passion for China and is one of the most enlightened thinkers in China. He believes that China is superior to western countries in politics, ethics, religion and culture. First, politically, Voltaire sees China as an enlightened monarchy. “China has an enlightened monarch, accompanied by officials who have been selected through examinations or virtues, pursuing perfect laws and uniting the people with pure morality.” "