Polity French Concession in Hankou

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A French Concession in China.

Establishment

  • June 1896: China leases a concession in Hankow to France.

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.

  • June 1896: China leases a concession in Hankow to France.
  • October 1938: Japanese occupy the Chinese city of Hankow.

Disestablishment

  • October 1938: Japanese occupy the Chinese city of Hankow.