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Boxer Rebellion

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Also known as Boxer Uprising

anti-imperialist uprising which took place in China 1899-1901

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The Boxer Rebellion was an anti-imperialist uprising that took place in China from 1899 to 1901, in which Chinese rebels fought against foreign influence and control in their country. It matters because it represented a major challenge to Western imperial powers in China and shaped the relationship between China and the outside world in the early 20th century.

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Instance of
occurrence
Location
North China
Image
Boxer-tianjing-left.jpeg
Participant
Nie Shicheng
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Commons category
Boxer Rebellion
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Category:Boxer Rebellion
start time
1899-08-00
end time
1901-09-00
title
义和团运动
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Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
present in work
55 Days at Peking
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Belligerents

Eight-Nation Alliance  United Kingdom

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