in the late 19th century China found itself caught in a web of foreign influence and internal strife the Boxer Rebellion which erupted between 1899 and 1901 was fueled by nationalist fervor among the boxers a secret society opposed to foreign imperialism with their fists symbolizing strength and resilience they sought to expel foreign powers from China as tensions escalated boxers attacked missionaries and Chinese converts igniting a violent Uprising in response an eight Nation iance including Britain Japan and Russia intervened militarily to suppress the Rebellion despite its failure the Boxer Rebellion had far-reaching consequences it forced China into further concessions with foreign powers through unequal treaties while also fueling nationalistic sentiments that would later lead to significant political changes in the country this turbulent chapter laid groundwork for future movements aiming for reform or revolution in early 20th century China