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China

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Land of Silk
The Mukden Incident and the Japanese Invasion of Manchuria
Reunifying China: The Northern Expedition
Founding of the Chinese Communist Party in Shanghai
May Fourth Movement: Cultural and Political Shifts in China
Revolution leads to Republic establishment
"Boxer Rebellion" in Northern China seeks to stifle reforms in the Qing administration, drive out foreigners and re-establish traditional rule.
The Hundred Days’ Reform and a Conservative Coup
The First Sino-Japanese War
Tongzhi Restoration and Empress Dowager Cixi's power.
Establishment of Zongli Yamen in response to Western interactions.
Treaty of Tientsin ignites Second Opium War
Deadly Taiping Rebellion signals one of history's bloodiest wars
Treaty of Nanking Ends Opium War
Opium War: Conflict Begins with Britain
The White Lotus Rebellion Against Qing Dynasty
Destruction of Weiyang Palace in Peasant Uprising
Military Campaigns Expand Qing Territory: Ten Great Actions by Kangxi Emperor
Revolt of Three Feudatories Against Qing Dynasty
Revival of Imperial Examinations in Qing Dynasty
The Rise of The Qing Dynasty
Collaboration between Xu Guangqi and Matteo Ricci for scientific translation.
The Last Expedition of Zheng He
Forbidden City in Beijing now complete after centuries of construction
Forbidden City Construction Commences
Evolution of the Great Wall through joined sections.
Rise of the Ming Dynasty in China
The Red Turban Rebellion against Yuan Dynasty
The Battle of Yamen
Southern Song Dynasty Rise After Northern Song Fall
Capture of Kaifeng ends Northern Song Dynasty
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