Nationalism in Asia arose as a collective sentiment among citizens to be free from colonial rule and gain independence in political, economic, and social affairs. Key events that fueled nationalism included rebellions against colonial powers like the Taiping and Boxer Rebellions in China, the Sepoy Mutiny in India, and revolutionary movements like the Propaganda Movement and Katipunan in the Philippines. Countries in Southeast Asia, West Asia, and North Asia also developed nationalist sentiments that led to the establishment of independent nation-states in the 20th century.