Confucianism and Taoism are religious belief systems that have coexisted in China for over two centuries. Confucianism deals with social issues and status, while Taoism deals with the search for meaning and being one with nature. I agree with the statement that Chinese religious philosophies and practices are concerned with creating harmony as this will be demonstrated in this essay where the similarities and differences between Confucianism and Taoism will be analyzed regarding their strategies for the creation of harmony. Furthermore, the maintenance and restoration of harmony within the individual will be analyzed according to the Chinese philosophy of Yin, Yang and Qi through acupuncture. Social and cosmic harmony will also be discussed with reference to Confucianism and Taoism respectively. The conclusion will be based on the beliefs of Confucianism and Taoism. According to Birch (2002) it was during the 6th century BC that the two most influential leaders, Confucius and Lao-Tzu, lived and practiced their philosophies of Confucianism and Taoism respectively. while attracting countless followers. Confucianism is a set of laws established by Confucius as he was primarily concerned with social responsibilities and social hierarchy. Confucianism is a leadership ethic that views hierarchy as the natural order. Therefore, if relationships and society are to succeed, it is vital that leaders are good people. Senior leaders are powerful, and power must be exercised in the best interests of themselves and those for whom they are responsible. Relationships and organization will not be mutually beneficial and good results are much less likely to be achieved if Chinese practitioners diagnose their patient's illness through patterns of disharmony within the body. Acupuncture was the medical system created by the worldview of Qi. To maintain and restore health, the ancient Chinese worked with the body's Qi. Acupuncture is a Chinese form of holistic healing that aims to find balance and restore harmony within the individual. Chinese medicine, created by the Taoists, focuses on Qi which is said to be the energy that creates and sustains life. Qi is the most important energy in the human being. Taoists believe that Qi is like the heart that pumps blood through the body as this indicates the importance and significance of Qi. Qi is an important concept in Taoism and Confucianism, although the concept was invented by Taoists. Acupuncture, however, is present in both Confucianism and Taoism respectively.