The Chinese Patriotic Salvation Movement is a social and political movement that emerged in the late 19th century, primarily in response to foreign imperialism and internal strife in China. It aimed to promote national unity and reform, advocating for modernization and the strengthening of the Chinese state against foreign domination. Key figures in this movement included intellectuals and reformers who sought to revive Chinese culture and values while adopting Western ideas. The movement laid the groundwork for later political developments, influencing groups such as the Chinese Nationalist Party and contributing to the broader context of the May Fourth Movement in 1919.