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1899 in China

Explore 5 historical events and records for China in 1899.

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Historical records for China in 1899

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December

6 December 1899

Boxer Suppression

Shikai, Yuan · Shandong · Governor of Shandong · Warfare / Boxer Rebellion

Replaces Yuxian and moves against Boxers in Shandong.

30 December 1899

Missionary Killing

Brooks, Sidney · Shandong · Missionary · Warfare / Boxer Rebellion

Is killed by Boxers, intensifying foreign alarm.

Other events (month unknown)

1899

Boxer Mobilization

Hongdeng, Zhu · Shandong · Boxer Leader · Warfare / Boxer Rebellion

Organises Boxer fighters in western Shandong.

1899

Boxer Suppression Refused

Yuxian, Yuxian · Shandong · Provincial Governor · Warfare / Boxer Rebellion

Fails to suppress Boxer attacks on Christians in Shandong.

1899

Reform of Armed Forces

Ronglu · Warfare / Military

With the approval of Empress Dowager, Ronglu began to build the first modern infantry military force of the Manchu Empire

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