Modern Chinese History

First Opium War

Nov 3, 1839

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

Oct 8, 1856

War fought by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the Second French Empire against the Qing Dynasty

Boxer Rebellion

Nov 2, 1899

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

Oct 10, 1911

Started the Xinhai Revolution, which resulted in the abdication of Emperor Puyi

Chinese Civil War begins

Apr 1, 1927

War between the Nationalists and Communists begins