The May Fourth Movement

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The May Fourth Movement was a cultural and political movement that emerged in China in response to the Chinese government's weak response to the Treaty of Versailles, which granted the former German concessions in Shandong to Japan rather than returning them to Chinese control. The movement saw widespread protests, strikes, and boycotts across the country, and played an important role in shaping modern Chinese history. While the movement did call for political and social reform in China, it did not specifically advocate for the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty or the expulsion of foreign opium dealers. It also took place several years after the Boxer Rebellion.