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The Boxer Rebellion, a cataclysmic event in Chinese history that unfolded in the early 20th century, witnessed the horrendous atrocities experienced by Lao She. This anti-foreign and anti-imperialist uprising, fueled by the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists (Boxers), resulted in widespread violence and destruction. The Boxers targeted foreigners and Chinese Christians, leading to countless casualties and profound trauma, including that suffered by Lao She.