1896 in China
overview of China-related events during the year of 1896
Events in the year 1896 in China.
Incumbents
Guangxu Emperor (22nd year)
Events
By 1896, China showed interest in Aksai Chin, reportedly a result of Russian instigation.
February — Russo-Chinese Bank, opened a Shanghai branch.
August 28 — The Chinese government partnered with the Russo-Chinese Bank to construct the China Eastern Railway. The bank was renamed Sino-Russian Righteousness Victory Bank (Traditional Chinese: 華俄道勝銀行).
Dungan Revolt (1895–96), a rebellion of various Chinese Muslim ethnic groups in Qinghai and Gansu against the Qing dynasty
Births
January 4 — Chen Tanqiu, politician and founding member of the Chinese Communist Party (d. 1943)
January 9 — Mao Yisheng, structural engineer and social activist (d. 1989)
February 18 — Li Linsi, educator, diplomat and scholar (d. 1970)
March 16 — Liu Haisu, painter and art educator (d. 1994)
March 19 — Luo Zhuoying, nationalist general (d.
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