Traditional China was made up of many key aspects. Through analysis of these key features relations and links can be made to why they may have conflicted with western ideology. The ideology of Traditional China based heavily around Confucianism, concerning a code of conduct and pre-set relations between social groups and individuals. This links with the social structure or hierarchy, which stems from the relative practices followed in a family environment. Also the economy and government reflected an inward looking attitude that was encouraged by China's isolation.

The main element of traditional China that had an impact on all other aspects of life was Confucianism. Confucianism drew its roots from the teachings of the philosopher Confucius; it defined relations between social groups and between groups and individuals. It developed a system of obligations that set strict personal code for Chinese individuals to follow. This `way of life' taught...