Argument on the contrary: Westernization Movement is a negative improvement movement of Qing rulers relying on advanced western technology to maintain their rule, and it is also a self-help movement of failed feudal rulers. Because from the analysis of the fundamental purpose of the Westernization Movement, the Westernization School wanted to make the country rich and strong without changing the feudal system, which was the fundamental reason for the failure of the Westernization Movement. Learn western content from westernization school; On the basis of analysis, the Westernization School's research on the West is limited to the study of western science and technology, and it is impossible for China to become rich and strong simply by studying western science and technology. Judging from the results, the Westernization Movement failed because it did not realize the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty.

Argument: The Westernization Movement is the beginning of China's modernization and a progressive movement. It introduced advanced western science and technology, founded a number of modern enterprises, trained a number of technical talents and workers, stimulated the emergence and development of Chinese national capitalism, and also played a certain role in resisting the aggression of western powers. Westernization Movement is the beginning of China's modernization.