The Enlightenment in China's modern history refers to a series of historical processes of reform and progress experienced by China. From the end of 19 to the beginning of the 20th century, China experienced a series of profound political, economic, cultural and social changes.

In this historical process, China changed from a feudal society to a modern society. Many thinkers and thinkers began to reflect on China's traditional culture and social system and seek to realize China's modernization. These reform and progress movements include the New Culture Movement, the May 4th Movement and the New Democratic Front.

At the same time, China experienced external pressure, such as foreign aggression and invasion, and domestic social and political turmoil. These historical events have prompted China to keep advancing in the process of modernization in order to adapt to external challenges and internal needs.

Generally speaking, the Enlightenment in China's modern history refers to a series of major reforms and progress experienced by China, which is a crucial period for China's modernization.