China and the Ottoman Empire both faced a variety of challenges during the 19th century that later left them vulnerable to Western influence in the 20th century. The Ottoman Empire and China had large population growth, but unlike Europe, neither country industrialized and it left them with little food. They also faced issues when it came to centralized power, both countries transferred their consolidated power to local authorities; the gentry for China and the local warlords in the Ottomans.
The Ottoman empire had always been exposed to their Western neighbors influence but still remained traditional. Unlike in China, there was no great rebellion like the Taiping uprising to encourage change. Instead, the Ottomans were unable to protect their
The Ottoman empire had always been exposed to their Western neighbors influence but still remained traditional. Unlike in China, there was no great rebellion like the Taiping uprising to encourage change. Instead, the Ottomans were unable to protect their