Cixi names nephew Zaitian as Guangxu Emperor, continues regency.
On January 13, 1875, a day following the Tongzhi Emperor's death, Cixi appointed her young nephew Zaitian as the Guangxu Emperor. By becoming his adoptive mother, she maintained her regency, which allowed her to direct state affairs. This event marked her sustained authority over the Qing court and her adept handling of imperial succession, safeguarding her political dominance amidst the challenging succession.