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The latest Chinese wall
The latest Chinese wall. Illustration shows the Russian bear wearing a military uniform and with sword drawn, standing on one side of a ditch; facing the bear on the other side of the ditch are various rulers, including Japan, Germany, France, Italy, and Austria, as well as John Bull representing England and Uncle Sam, standing, holding rifles with fixed bayonets, behind them sits a man labeled China, laughing. Date 1901 April 24. The latest Chinese wall. Illustration shows the Russian bear wearing a military uniform and with sword drawn, standing on one side of a ditch; facing the bear on the other side of the ditch are various rulers, including Japan, Germany, France, Italy, and Austria, as well as John Bull representing England and Uncle Sam, standing, holding rifles with fixed bayonets, behind them sits a man labeled China, laughing. Date 1901 April 24
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is a satirical political cartoon published in Puck Magazine on April 24, 1901. This illustration depicts a menacing Russian bear in military uniform, sword drawn, standing on one side of a deep ditch. Across the ditch, various European rulers, including Japan, Germany, France, Italy, and Austria, as well as John Bull representing England and Uncle Sam for the United States, are shown standing with rifles in hand and fixed bayonets. The European rulers appear anxious and determined, while China, seated behind them, is portrayed as a contented and amused observer. The cartoon alludes to the ongoing power struggles and tensions in East Asia at the turn of the 20th century. Russia's expansionist policies, particularly in Manchuria and Korea, had sparked concerns among European powers and the United States. The image of a "Chinese wall" refers to the perceived inability of China to effectively resist foreign encroachment on its territory. The cartoonist's intent is to highlight the absurdity of the situation, with China seemingly unaffected by the territorial disputes and the other nations scrambling to secure their interests. The cartoon's title, "The Latest Chinese Wall," is a playful reference to the Great Wall of China, which was famously built to protect China from invasions. However, in this context, the "Chinese wall" is a metaphor for China's perceived inability to prevent foreign powers from encroaching on its territory. The image of the Russian bear, a common symbol of Russia in political cartoons of the time, underscores the perceived threat from Russia and the need for unity among European powers and the United States to counterbalance Russian influence. Overall, "The Latest Chinese Wall" is a thought-provoking and visually striking representation of the geopolitical tensions and power dynamics of the early 20th century. Its satirical tone and use of symbolism continue to make it a valuable historical artifact.
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