Polity American Concession in Shanghai

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An American Concession in China.

Establishment

  • September 1854: The American Concession in Shanghai is formally delineated.

Chronology

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1. Century of humiliation

A period (1839-1949) of foregin interventions in China resulting in the occupation, conquest or lease of large territories by foregin countries.

1.1. Concessions in China

During the XIX and XX century China was forced into treaties with foreign powers that established concessions (factually enclaves) in its territory.

  • September 1854: The American Concession in Shanghai is formally delineated.
  • September 1863: The Shanghai International Settlement is created by the amalgamation of American and British concessions.

Disestablishment

  • September 1863: The Shanghai International Settlement is created by the amalgamation of American and British concessions.