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The May 4th Movement was a student-led demonstration in Beijing on May 4, 1919 that protested the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, including transferring Chinese territory to Japan. This sparked larger demonstrations and strikes across China and launched a broader cultural and political movement. The movement called for strengthening China in the face of foreign imperialism and warlordism through cultural and political reforms like adopting Western science and technology while preserving Chinese culture.
- Author
- Brijesh Singh
- Language
- EN