Humiliation of China

The "Humiliation of China" refers to a period, mainly in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when China experienced significant foreign intervention and internal instability. Western powers and Japan forced China into unequal treaties, gained control over ports, trade, and territory, and weakened the Qing dynasty’s authority. This era is often viewed as a time when China was seen as vulnerable and disrespected by external forces, leading to national humiliation. The period deeply influenced China's desire to restore sovereignty, pride, and strengthen itself against future foreign dominance.