The Century of Humiliation

The 19th and early 20th centuries saw the decline of China. The Opium Wars, Taiping, and Boxer Rebellions led to western domination and many Chinese people leaving the country. The last imperial dynasty, the Qing, expanded the empire to its greatest extent, presided over the Chinese Enlightenment, and left behind iconic sites such as the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. But with its collapse and the removal of its last child Emperor, China turned west. How did these momentous events impact China today?