The Boxer Rebellion, a violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising, began in earnest on June 20, 1900, when Boxers, supported by the Qing Dynasty, laid siege to the Legation Quarter of Beijing where foreigners and Chinese Christians sought refuge. This conflict was driven by widespread resentment against foreign influence, economic distress, and imperialist exploitation. The Boxer Rebellion had significant implications for China’s sovereignty and foreign policy, leading to increased foreign intervention in China and ultimately contributing to significant political and social changes in the early 20th century.
