<p>This paper provides a systematic review of recent Mainland Chinese scholarship on Confucian political meritocracy, examining major research contributions across conceptual clarification, theoretical origins, historical practices, modern transformations, and comparative perspectives between China and the West. Centered on the Confucian ideal of selecting officials who embody both virtue and ability, Confucian political meritocracy developed a distinctive historical trajectory from the legendary abdication system to the institutionalization of the civil service examinations. Contemporary assessments of its modern relevance are divided: some scholars highlight its potential institutional insights in response to the dilemmas of electoral democracy, while others criticize its risks of power imbalance and moralism. Overall, current Mainland Chinese scholarship on Confucian political meritocracy exhibits a rich and diverse intellectual landscape. The issue has increasingly become a key dimension in comparative political philosophy between China and the West, and it warrants further sustained and in-depth scholarly investigation.</p>