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May Fourth Movement
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Chinese cultural and political movement beginning with protests on 4 May 1919 in Beijing
Key facts
- Date
- May 4, 1919
- Location
- Republic of China
- Resulted in
- Government of Qian Nengxun weakened Pro- Japanese officials removed Treaty of Versailles goes unsigned by China New Culture Movement splits Spread of communism
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Encyclopedic overview
Modern
Republic of China (mainland, 1912–1949)
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