Chinese Nationalism

The nationalism of China was greatly directed at anti-imperialism and were directed towards the riding of foreign influence. On three occasions, Taiping Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion, and the work of Sun Yat-sen, it is apparent that China's nationalist efforts are centered on anti-imperialism, and in all cases they are trying to destroy the Imperial dynasty that is the Qing. In the Taiping rebellion, Hong Xiquan felt it was his duty to spread the word of Christianity(for he thought he was the son of Jesus) and do away with the Qing dynasty. The Qing dynasty was viewed by many Chinese as corrupt and foreign rulers. Under the Qing, China suffered many humiliating defeats, including that in The First Opium War to the United Kingdom. The Qing also didnt allow the spreading of Christianity to occur. Hong Xiquan believed he was the son of Jesus and wanted to spread Christianity, and couldn't under the Qing. The Chinese therefore felt they had to rid themselves of the Qing dynasty because it was bringing disgrace to their nation(China), so they fought to bring down the Qing dynasty who were the last imperial dynasty of China. In the Boxer rebellion, a secret society of "Boxers"(warrior who used their fists) formed who rebelled against the Qing dynasty. The Boxers wanted to keep all western influence out of China in order to keep China a strong nation without an other influences. This was very nationalistic because they wanted to keep their pride in China and didnt want China to be full of other influences. Sun Yet-Sen was a Chinese revolutionary we played large part in the overthrowing of the Qing dynasty. He led a revolution based on the ideas of nationalism, democracy, and equalization. he felt that Chinese government should be in the hands of the Chinese and not in the hands of a foreign imperial house. This was very nationalistic because he wanted China to be ruled and controlled by Chinese and no one else. China must maintain pride and strength, and should rule itself. He also felt that Government should be democratically elected, therefore the Chinese could be proud of their country and those who are leading it. This was also very nationalistic. Yat-sen helped overthrow the Qing dynasty because it was an Imperial dynasty, and it was bringing much disgrace to China. He felt he needed to help get China out of the hands of foreign rule and imperialism, and into democracy and under control of a leader who would help earn China's pride back, and establish China as a powerful and strong nation once again. This was another example of China's nationalism.

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