Battle of Weihaiwei
Fights at the Battle of Weihaiwei
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1894 in Japan
Explore 14 historical events and records for Japan in 1894.
Historical records for Japan in 1894
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February
Battle of Weihaiwei
The Chinese fleet surrenders & Admiral Ting commits suicide. 2-12 February, the Chinese are decisively defeated
Suicide
The Chinese fleet surrenders & Admiral Ting commits suicide
September
Battle of Pyongyang
Defeats a Chinese force defending Pyongyang
Battle of Pyongyang
The Chinese withdraw to the Yalu where they are supported by Admiral Ting Ju-Chang
Battle of Yalu
A Japanese naval victory
Battle of Yalu
A Japanese naval victory
Other events (month unknown)
Commander of Second Army
Appointed Commander of the Second Army
Commander of Second Army
Appointed Commander of the Second Army
Declaration of War
Japan declares war against China
Invasion of Manchuria
Leads the Japanese invasion of Manchuria
Siege of Port Arthur
Leads the Japanese siege of Port Arthur
Sinking of Kowshing
Togo sinks the British transport ship Kowshing which was working for the Chinese navy
Sinking of Kowshing - Pungdo Incident
Naniwa opened fire on the British-owned transport Kowshing after Chinese troops prevented compliance with Japanese orders; she sank on 25 July 1894.
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