Termination of the German and Austro-Hungarian Legations

Termination of the German and Austro-Hungarian Legations
Part of World War I
DateMarch 17th, 1917
Location39°08′01″N 117°12′19″E / 39.1336°N 117.2054°E / 39.1336; 117.2054
Result Allied success
Territorial
changes
The German Legation is occupied by the Netherlands, while the Austro-Hungarian Legation is occupied by Spain
Belligerents
 China

 Germany

 Austria-Hungary

After the sinking of the SS Athos and the severing of diplomatic ties with the Central Powers, The Republic Of China decided to officially declare war and liquidate the German Empire and Austro-Hungarian Empire's Legations in Peking.