Diplomatic Crisis

Western powers issued an ultimatum, demanding joint control of China's railways and threatening military intervention, causing a sovereignty clash.

1. Lincheng Outrage

2. Jurisdiction: Republic of China (May 6, 1923)
3. Original Case: Lincheng Jieche An
4. VictimsJohn Benjamin PowellLucy AldrichRobert RothwellDefendantsSun MeiyaoInvestigatorsTian ZhongyuWu YulinInstitutionsShandong Jianguo Autonomous ArmyBeiyang GovernmentDiplomatic Corps
5. Case Tags: Kidnapping;Train Hijacking;Diplomatic Crisis;Warlord Era Lawlessness