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14
Ougùstùs
1917

China declares war on Germany and Austria-Hungary

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📅 14 Ougùstùs 1917 📍 Alemania, China

China entered the war after years of pressure and in hopes of recovering German-held Shandong and strengthening its standing in the postwar settlement. Chinese leaders also sought to end unequal treaties. At Paris, the transfer of German rights in Shandong to Japan instead of China triggered protest and a crisis of legitimacy.

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🔖 Marká

Personanan den e suseso aki

Li Yuanhong

Chinese diplomats

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Republic of China

Germany

Austria-Hungary