New Life Movement
- The New Life Movement was set up by Chiang Kai-shek and western wife Soong May-ling
- Attempted to counter Communism ideology - Was set to carry out the "principle of the people's livelihood" - Goal was to promote traditional Confucian social ethics - Rejected greed and materialism of Western views - Chiang Kai-shek wanted people to be more productive - Guided by four virtues: ritual, duty, integrity, honesty - Land reform failed - Redistribution of wealth from rich minority to poor minority |
Accomplishments
- Established a national bank - Railroad repair - Improved education systems |