Which country leased Jiaozhou Bay during Guangxu's reign?
Japan
United States
Britain
Germany
Answer
The lease of Jiaozhou Bay was an event in the late 19th century during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor. In 1897, Germany seized control of Jiaozhou Bay from China and established a leasehold over the area. The leasehold lasted for 99 years and gave Germany exclusive rights to develop the area and build military bases there.
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