This Week in China's History: The Qing Abdication — February 12, 1912

This podcast episode examines the fall of the Qing dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of China. The Qing Dynasty, which had lasted for nearly three centuries, collapsed in 1912 amidst internal rebellions, foreign pressures, and rising nationalism. Despite attempts at modernization and reform, the dynasty was unable to quell the growing discontent and ultimately abdicated power, marking the end of imperial rule in China.