During what event that occurred in 1899 were Chinese Christians, western merchants, and diplomats tortured and killed?

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Alan P.
Apr 5, 2016

In 1899 the French embassy in Beijing obtained an official Qing edict granting official status to the Roman Catholic church allowing the church official to bypass local officials in disputes.

Explanation:

The Boxer (Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists) Rebellion from 1898 to 1901 violently opposed imperialist expansion commonly associated with Christian missionaries.

The granting of official status to the Roman Catholic church helped support the public concerns raised by the Boxers concerning the loss of local autonomy.

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