Despite his pro-modern stance, Li antagonised which country?
USA
UK
Germany
India
Answer
Despite his support for modernization and Westernization in the Ottoman Empire, Sultan Abdul Hamid II antagonized the United Kingdom due to his policies that were perceived as oppressive towards minority groups and his resistance to British influence and control in the region. This led to strained relations and conflicts with the UK, contributing to the eventual decline and fall of the Ottoman Empire.
The Legacy of Li Hongzhang: A Quiz on the Life and Achievements of a Chinese Statesman
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