China in 1900

What was the position of China in 1900?

China was a powerful country in 1900. It was the largest country in Asia, had vast natural resources and was a strong producer of goods.

Who ruled China in 1900?

In 1900, China's 300 million population was ruled by Zaitian. He was the 11th and penultimate emperor of the Qing dynasty.

Where did China control in 1900?

China's borders stretched from Manchuria in the north east, down to the borders of Burma and Laos in the south, and across to Tibet and Xinjiang in the west.

Why was China in decline in early the 1900s?

In 1900, China began to see a decline for 3 reasons:

• ❖ China had been defeated in the Opium Wars between 1839 and 1860. It was feeling the consequences, which included Britain taking valuable resources from China.
• ❖ China had also been defeated in the 1894 war with Japan, which resulted in it losing control of Korea.
• ❖ France had also gained territory in the south of the Chinese empire. They gained Vietnam during the Sino-French War of 1884-85.