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The Chinese kopje; - not so easy as it looked from a distanc
The Chinese kopje; - not so easy as it looked from a distance. Illustration shows Uncle Sam and John Bull standing with six figures showing the attributes of the rulers of Russia (Nicholas II), Germany (William II), Japan (Meiji, Emperor of Japan), Italy (Umberto I), Austria (Franz Joseph I), and France (Emile Loubet), representing the eight nation alliance, looking up at mountain labeled Chinese Question topped with the face of an angry Chinese person. Date 1900 July 25. The Chinese kopje; - not so easy as it looked from a distance. Illustration shows Uncle Sam and John Bull standing with six figures showing the attributes of the rulers of Russia (Nicholas II), Germany (William II), Japan (Meiji, Emperor of Japan), Italy (Umberto I), Austria (Franz Joseph I), and France (Emile Loubet), representing the eight nation alliance, looking up at mountain labeled Chinese Question topped with the face of an angry Chinese person. Date 1900 July 25
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The Chinese Question: A Complex Issue Unveiled in this 1900 Illustration On July 25, 1900, the world's leading powers, represented by Uncle Sam and John Bull, gathered to confront the so-called 'Chinese Question.' In this intriguing illustration from Mary Evans Prints Online, we see six monarchs from Russia (Nicholas II), Germany (William II), Japan (Meiji, Emperor of Japan), Italy (Umberto I), Austria (Franz Joseph I), and France (Emile Loubet) standing in unison, gazing up at the imposing mountain labeled 'Chinese Question.' Atop the mountain, an angry Chinese figure emerges, symbolizing the complex and contentious issues that lay before the eight-nation alliance. The Chinese Question referred to the political and territorial instability in China, which had been exacerbated by the Boxer Rebellion. This anti-foreign movement, fueled by Chinese nationalism and anti-imperialist sentiment, had resulted in the deaths of hundreds of foreigners and Chinese Christians. In response, the eight-nation alliance, led by the United States and Great Britain, launched a military intervention to protect their interests and quell the rebellion. However, the Chinese Question was not as simple as it appeared from a distance. The intervention sparked widespread resentment among the Chinese population, further fueling anti-foreign sentiment and leading to long-term tensions between China and the Western powers. The illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the complex geopolitical landscape of the late 19th century and the challenges that lay ahead for China and the world.
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