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Hundred Day Reform


 * Who**: Kang Yu-wei was the leader of this reform movement.


 * What**: Kang Yu-wei wrote 2 book on these reforms, one important one being that China should imitate Japan in reform, to transform China into a modernized nation. He then later became the head of the Chinese government and attempted to make all nations follow the reforms.


 * Where**: Forbidden City


 * When**: June, 1898


 * Why**: Kang Yu-wei wanted to make substantial reforms to China in order to transform the nation into a modernized, Westernized, constitutional state. However, the reforms were only adopted in 1 out of 15 provinces, as many of them threatened fundamental Chinese values.


 * How**: By taking hold of the government, Kang tried to include Western studies in all of the nation’s schools, have public school systems, have a parliamentary government, to promote commerce, and reform the army. Sadly, he held government power for only 3 months before being stripped of his authority.