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The rebellion in China is a cause for concern of the people of France, especially those living abroad in French Indochina and the Shanghai French Concession. With a mindful eye towards France's Oriental interest, we accept Russia's offer to form an international fighting force that will assist the Qing Empire in putting down the rebellion. I implore the rest of the powers with Asian interest to follow suit. It is our duty to protect our people with our own arms. They need comfort that the homeland never forgets a Frenchman in need. 

--Pierre Waldeck-Rousseau
French Prime Minister