A Chinese hard-liner is someone who follows the ideology of Maoism, a political and social movement founded by Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong. Maoism is based on the idea of creating a classless society through revolution and the use of violence. Chinese hard-liners are those who adhere to this ideology and are willing to take extreme measures to achieve it. They are often seen as being uncompromising and inflexible in their views.