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The Political Drama of the Late Qing Dynasty: The Marriage of Emperor Guangxu and the Power Struggle with Empress Dowager Cixi

The year 1889 marked a pivotal moment in Qing Dynasty history, centering around the marriage of Emperor Guangxu. This event […]

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The 1888 Milestone: The Rise of China’s Modernized Beiyang Navy in the Late Qing Dynasty

The year 1888 stands out in the twilight years of the Qing dynasty as a rare moment of relative calm […]

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Bridging Worlds: The Founding and Legacy of a Pioneering Cultural Publishing Institution in Late Qing China

Introduction: A Vision to Transform China through Knowledge In 1887, a remarkable initiative emerged in Shanghai that would play a […]

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The 1886 North China Naval Expedition: Confidence, Conflict, and Diplomacy in a Changing East Asia

The year 1886 marked a pivotal moment in the late Qing dynasty’s naval history, reflecting a newfound confidence born from […]

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The Rise and Fall of Shanghai’s Sand-Boat Industry Amidst Qing China’s Modernization and Western Encroachment

The mid-19th century was a tumultuous era for China, marked by internal strife, foreign encroachment, and the struggle to modernize […]

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The 1884 Turning Point in the Sino-French War and the Fall of Qing Court Power Brokers

The year 1884 represented a critical juncture in late Qing dynasty history, marked by intense military setbacks and consequential political […]

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The Waning Golden Era of Qing Self-Strengthening: The Prelude and Impact of the Sino-French War

Introduction: The Self-Strengthening Movement and Its Golden Age The mid to late 19th century was a tumultuous period for the […]

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The 1880 Sino-American Treaty and the Roots of Chinese Exclusion in the United States

The late 19th century was a turbulent time for Chinese immigrants in the United States, marked by intense racial discrimination, […]

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The 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act: A Turning Point in Global History and Sino-American Relations

Introduction: A Year of Subtle Global Shifts The year 1882 marked a pivotal moment in world history, with subtle yet […]

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The Tumultuous Path of Early Medical Reform in 19th Century China: The Introduction of Western Vaccination and Its Challenges

Introduction: A Year of Setbacks and Advances in Chinese Reform The year 1881 stands out as a pivotal moment in […]

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The Struggle for Modernization and Sovereignty: China’s Telegraph Dilemma and the Ili Reclamation Negotiations in 1880

In the late 19th century, the Qing Empire faced a complex web of diplomatic, military, and technological challenges that tested […]

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The Struggle for Ryukyu: Japan’s Annexation and Qing China’s Response in 1879

The year 1879 marked a pivotal moment in East Asian history, not only for technological advancements but also for significant […]

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The Struggle for Military Modernization in Late Qing China: Lessons from Japan and the Limits of Tradition

In the late 19th century, as imperial powers reshaped global politics and warfare, China found itself at a crossroads. The […]

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The Great Northern China Famine of 1876-1878: A Tragic Catastrophe in Late Qing History

Introduction: An Overlooked Catastrophe Between 1876 and 1878, Northern China was ravaged by one of the deadliest famines in world […]

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The Turning Point in Qing Dynasty Diplomacy: The Aftermath of the Margary Incident and the Rise of Modern Chinese Foreign Relations

The year 1876 was a remarkable one globally, marked by significant milestones in literature, science, and technology. Mark Twain published […]

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The Tumultuous Year of 1875: Reform, Power Struggles, and the Fate of the Qing Dynasty

The year 1875 stands as a pivotal moment in the late Qing dynasty, encapsulating the tensions between tradition and reform, […]

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The 1874 Taiwan Crisis: A Turning Point in Qing Empire’s Reform and Sovereignty Challenges

The year 1874 marked a pivotal moment for the Qing Empire, exposing the vulnerabilities of its military reforms and challenging […]

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The 1873 Diplomatic Turning Point: Japan’s Modernization and Qing China’s Struggle with Western Protocols

The year 1873 marked a significant period in East Asian history, characterized by Japan’s determined modernization efforts and Qing China’s […]

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The Visionary Journey of Rong He: Pioneering Chinese Education Reform in the 19th Century

The year 1872 was marked by significant global milestones—the completion of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the […]

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How the Qing Dynasty Tried and Failed to Prevent Religious Conflicts: The Story Behind the 1871 Missionary Regulations

Introduction: A Turbulent Era of Religious Conflicts in Late Qing China In the latter half of the 19th century, the […]

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The Tianjin Massacre of 1870: A Tragic Clash of Cultures and Faith in Qing China

The year 1870 was a turbulent one across the globe. In Europe, the Franco-Prussian War erupted, reshaping the continent’s political […]

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The Reluctant Empire: Why Qing China Resisted Railways in the Age of Global Progress

The year 1869 marked a pivotal moment in world history. Across the globe, transformative events signaled rapid modernization and integration. […]

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