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First Opium War
War between the British East India Company and the Qing Dynasty begins. In preparation, the British seized Hong Kong on August 23rd -
Second Opium War
War fought by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the Second French Empire against the Qing Dynasty -
Boxer Rebellion
An uprising by the Chinese Society of Right and Harmonious Fists against foreign influence. Fought between China and the Eight-Nation Alliance (Japan, UK, Russia, USA, Germany, Italy, France, Austria-Hungary). -
Wuchang Uprising
Started the Xinhai Revolution, which resulted in the abdication of Emperor Puyi -
Chinese Civil War begins
War between the Nationalists and Communists begins
