The aim of the movement was to obtain freedom from French colonial rule, and Chau rallied like-minded people to foster young leaders of the independence movement and also raised funds from the public.
東遊運動はフランス植民地からの脱却を目指し、チャウは独立運動の若いリーダーを育てようと同志を募って大衆からも資金を集めた。