THE CHINA EXPEDITORY FORCE DEPICTED BY BRITISH INDIA STAMPS
- Jack Aw
- Jun 2
- 1 min read
In 1900, during the Boxer Rebellion, British and Indian troops participated in an international expedition to relieve the besieged diplomatic quarter in Beijing. This force, known as the China Expeditionary Force (C.E.F.), was part of an eight-nation alliance that included the British, and a significant portion of the force was composed of Indian soldiers. The expedition successfully ended the siege and quelled the Boxer Rebellion.
The "India China Expeditionary Force" is not a single, unified historical event with the exact timeframe of 1905-1911. Instead, this phrase likely refers to several related events and expeditions involving China and India during that period. Specifically, it could refer to the Qing Dynasty's push into Tibet, the Boxer Rebellion, or the Chinese Expeditionary Force's later involvement in World War II.
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Frankie Neo
2 June 2025
Enjoyed this illustrated post about the history behind these stamps.