Many Chinese conservatives reject individualism or classical liberal principles and differ from modern Western conservatism because of its strong communitarian element.
An alternative school of thought called Legalism argued that administrative discipline, not Confucian virtue, was crucial for the governance of the state.
KMT was a Chinese nationalist party that ruled mainland China from 1927 to 1949, and after the anti-communist Shanghai massacre in 1927, Chiang was reinforced in right-wing and conservative elements (such as traditional values).
This movement was related to Chiang Kai-shek's anti-Communist campaign at the time, but today it also inspires conservatives like Xi Jinping of the Chinese Communist Party.
[15][16] Wang Huning, widely regarded as the grey eminence and chief ideologue of the CCP, has criticized aspects of Marxism and recommended that China combine its historical and modern values.
Conservatism in Hong Kong has become the backbone of today's pro-Beijing camp, which has been the major supporting force of the SAR administration led by the indirectly elected Chief Executive.