Beiyang Army

The Beiyang Army (北洋軍 běiyáng-jūn) was a powerful and Western-appearing Chinese military force created by the Qing dynasty government in the late 19th century. It was the centrepiece of a general reconstruction of China's military system. The Beiyang Army played a major role in Chinese politics for at least three decades and arguably right up to 1949. It made the 1911 revolution possible, and by dividing into warlord factions (北洋軍閥 běiyáng jūnfá) ushered in a period of regional division.

Related Topics:
Chinese - Qing dynasty - 19th century - 1949 - 1911 revolution - Warlord

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