The Wu Movement was an important movement in modern Chinese history, taking place in the late Qing Dynasty from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The leadership class of this movement can be said to be multifaceted, including Qing Dynasty intellectuals, businessmen and bureaucrats.
First of all, one of the leading classes of the Westernization Movement was the Qing Dynasty***During this period, the Qing Dynasty was faced with a severe situation of external and internal troubles, and many ** recognized the importance of the strength and modernization of the Western powers. Therefore, they actively promoted the Westernization movement, hoping to strengthen the country by introducing Western technology and equipment. These include Zuo Zongtang, Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang, etc., who play an important role in the ** and lead the development of the Westernization Movement.
Second, intellectuals were also an important leading class of the Westernization Movement. These intellectuals ranged from traditional scholars to emerging reformers. Through the study of Western science and technology and ideas, they realized that China must embark on a path of modernization. They actively advocated the Westernization Movement and put forward many reform measures and policies, which played an important role in promoting the development of the Westernization Movement. Intellectuals, such as Yan Fu and Kang Youwei, played an important leading role in the Westernization Movement.
In addition, merchants also played an important leading role in the Westernization movement. They saw the huge business opportunities of Western industrialization, actively introduced Western technology and equipment, and promoted the development of Chinese industry.