In mid-May 1900, the Laishui Incident, a significant event during the Boxer Rebellion, occurred.[3]:105 After an attack by the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists (Boxers) on Chinese Christians in Laishui county, a force of 60 men commanded by Colonel Yang Futong clashed with the Boxers several times, beginning on 15 May.[3]:105 On 22 May, Boxer forces ambushed the government forces and killed Yang.[3]:105 The Laishui Incident inspired increased Boxer attacks (including on railways and the occupation of Zhuozhou).[3]:105 It also strengthened the argument by some in the Qing court who thought the Boxer movement could harnessed against the foreign powers.[3]:105
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