What was the significant treaty during Guangxu's reign?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Shimonoseki
Treaty of Nanjing
Treaty of Portsmouth
Answer
During Guangxu's reign, the most significant treaty was the Treaty of Shimonoseki. This treaty was signed between China and Japan after the Sino-Japanese War. The treaty forced China to cede Taiwan, the Penghu Islands, and the Liaodong Peninsula to Japan. It also required China to pay an indemnity to Japan and to open up more ports to Japanese trade.
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