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1884 in China

Explore 5 historical events and records for China in 1884.

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Historical records for China in 1884

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May

May 1884

Peace

Tzu Hsi · Beijing · Regent · Warfare / French Indochina War

Peace negotiations break down in Peking

June

23 June 1884

Battle of Bac-le

Tzu Hsi · Bac-le · Regent · Warfare / French Indochina War

The Chinese defeat a French force

August

23 August 1884

Siege of Foochow

Tzu Hsi · Foochow · Regent · Warfare / French Indochina War

The French destroy a Chinese naval squadron at Foochow

October

23 October 1884

Siege of Chi-lung

Tzu Hsi · Chi-lung · Regent · Warfare / French Indochina War

The French bombard Chi-lung

Other events (month unknown)

1884

Rule of Indochina

Tzu Hsi · Regent · Warfare / French Indochina War

France expands in Indochina after winning a war against China

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