China Timeline

  • Opium War

    Opium War
    British shipping opium to China's soil caused problems between China and Great Britain. Problems escalated so much to the point that Hong Kong was taken an captured by the British.
  • Boxer Rebellion

    Boxer Rebellion
    More and more foreigners started to migrate to China, and this immigrant growth started a change in the economy. Newcomers tried to change the ways of their government, but failed.
  • Revolution of 1911

    Revolution of 1911
    The revolution of 1911 divided China into regions and declared itself a republic.
  • Communism in China

    Communism in China
    Chinese communism failed in economic growth, trust, and leadership. Mao promised the people that he would end oppression, his promise was broken and the nation was destroyed.