Yihetuan Movement

The Yihetuan Movement, also known as the Boxer Rebellion (1899–1901), was a Chinese uprising against foreign influence, missionaries, and Chinese Christians. Its members, called Boxers, sought to restore Chinese traditions and sovereignty by attacking foreigners and their institutions. The movement emerged from frustrations over economic hardship, foreign encroachment, and cultural changes brought by Western powers and Japan. An international coalition eventually suppressed the rebellion, leading to increased foreign control and the Boxer Protocol, which imposed penalties on China. The movement is seen as a response to external pressures and internal strife during a turbulent period in Chinese history.