The Boxers were a secret society in China during the late Qing Dynasty that opposed foreign influence and presence in the country. They believed in traditional Chinese values and practiced martial arts, hence their name.
Related terms
Open Door Policy: A policy proposed by the United States to ensure equal trading rights for all countries in China.
Spheres of Influence: Areas in China where foreign powers had exclusive trading rights and control over economic activities.
Empress Dowager Cixi: The powerful ruler of China during the late Qing Dynasty who initially supported the Boxers but later lost control over them.