Historical Events tagged with "legation quarter"
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Politics & Government
Cixi's Edict Against Foreign Diplomats
June 18th, 1900 124 years ago
In June 1900, Empress Dowager Cixi of China issued a controversial edict calling for the death of all foreigners in Beijing, including diplomats and their families. This decision was heavily influenced by the growing anti-foreign sentiment and the Boxer Rebellion, which sought to expel foreign powers from China. The edict ignited a violent backlash and a wave of attacks against foreign nationals within the capital.
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