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“Now they [the Powers] have started the aggression, and the extinction of our nation is imminent. If we just fold our arms and yield to them, I would have no face to see our ancestors after death. If we must perish, why not fight to the death?”

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Empress Dowager Cixi

Empress Dowager Cixi, born as Yehonala Wanzhen, was a significant political figure in the late Qing Dynasty. She was born on November 29, 1835, and died on November 15, 1908. Empress Dowager Cixi played a crucial role in the political stage of the late Qing Dynasty, serving as the regent for 47 years and profoundly influencing the politics, economy, and culture of the Qing Dynasty. more

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