The Hundred Days' Reform was a brief period of social and political change in the late Qing Dynasty of China, occurring in 1898. Initiated by young reform-minded officials, it aimed to modernize the country through various reforms in education, government, and the military. The movement sought to strengthen China against foreign powers and internal strife. However, the reform faced strong opposition from conservative factions within the Qing court, including the Empress Dowager Cixi. After just 103 days, the movement was suppressed, leading to the arrest of key reformers and a return to traditional policies, ultimately delaying China's modernization efforts.