Self-Strengthening+1


 * Who:** Chinese, Manchus, and an important figure Wang T’ao.

Wang T’ao was a scholar who argued that China should do more than copy western styles. China should focus more on reforming its society be adopting other ideas and forming their own, not copying them completely.

1- learn the western ways and technology to meet western powers as equals.
 * What:** This section explains the idea of Self Strengthening. It is made up of different components.

Self Strengthening also goes back to Confucian Ideas: 2- political groups should be dedicated to the common person’s welfare or min. That way a moral government can create a unity of purpose throughout the country.

Self Strengthening = going back to the idea of Chun tzu or “the superior man”, who was excellent in jen.


 * Where:** In China and Manchu

**When:** The event happened in between the late 1870's to the 1890's

 * How:** The deals mentioned in the treaties forced China to open up to the Western Countries.


 * Why:** Western countries wanted more free trade with China and China to be more Westernized.