Early 20th Century Chinese Economic Reform
midst of global and domestic turmoil. It was also Confucian values and ethics that made peace possible: not as some would suggest, the adoption of Western ways of life, weapons, or worldviews. However, there was also a need to humbly accept the need for some reform. The moderate reforms that took place offered some concession to Western superiority in terms of weapons technologies. Self-strengthening depended on improving China’s ability to defend itself and thus, its traditions. It was necessary to adapt to modern Western weapons, in order to preserve the Neo-Confucian ideals… Continue Reading...
