Boxer Rebellion Origins
The First Sino-Japanese War sparked a wave of nationalism and resentment in China, fueled by foreign exploitation and natural disasters. This unrest gave rise to the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists, a group of martial artists and peasants who sought to defend Chinese honor against foreign influence. Initially targeting both foreigners and the Qing dynasty, the movement escalated to violence as it spread from rural areas to cities, attacking symbols of Western presence in China.In this clip
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