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A rising sense of nationalism in China was a reaction to

the inability of Cixi to accept foreign ideas.
the strong foreign influence in China.
the apathy of the Chinese people.
the declining economy.

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the strong foreign influence in China.

Explanation: Nationalism grew as a reaction to foreign imperialism — unequal treaties, spheres of influence, extraterritoriality, and military defeats (Opium Wars, Sino-Japanese War) that humiliated and weakened China.