The answer would be Caliph
The attitude of respect and the devotion to ones family observed in Chinese society especially in the imperial period is known as "filial piety," although other terms are relevant as well.
British people did many bad things which cost them support. They implemented taxes as they saw fit, not caring about the people. They would make the common people house soldiers or be punished. They would block ports if the colonists would object, or punish them severely in many other ways.