AOCC Hosts Seminar on "Conservatism and Classical Liberalism"

Vancouver – AOCC hosted a seminar on September 10, 2025, titled "Conservatism and Classical Liberalism: Responding to the Crises and Challenges of Western Society." The event, held in a hybrid in-person and online format, attracted a diverse audience of community representatives, scholars, and individuals concerned with social issues.

The keynote speaker, Mr. Ross Zheng, a long-time researcher and advocate for conservative principles, delivered an in-depth analysis of the contemporary relevance of conservatism and classical liberalism, drawing upon his profound academic knowledge and unique insights.

The seminar was structured around four main themes:

1. Tracing the evolution of conservatism since the Enlightenment, with an emphasis on its core tenets of order, tradition, and gradual reform.

2. Explaining the core values of classical liberalism, including individual liberty, limited government, and free-market mechanisms, while highlighting its complementary relationship with conservatism.

3. Examining the synergy between the two philosophies in upholding property rights, opposing utopian politics, and addressing moral decline and economic challenges.

4. Applying these principles to the Canadian context, proposing solutions to issues such as immigration, community safety, and economic pressures through the promotion of traditional values and the implementation of limited government policies.

During the discussion, participants focused on the seven core principles of conservatism: faith and order, tradition and custom, hierarchy and order, property rights, limited government, gradual change, and opposition to abstract and utopian politics. The consensus among attendees was that these principles are essential pillars for rebuilding social cohesion and addressing the crises facing Western societies.

The seminar was met with an enthusiastic and strong response, successfully promoting the further dissemination and practice of conservatism and classical liberalism within the Chinese Canadian community.