Polity Shanghai International Settlement

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Foreign Settlement created by amalgamation of American and British concessions.

Establishment

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

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 1863: The Shanghai International Settlement is created by the amalgamation of American and British concessions.
  • December 1941: The Japanese occupy the International Settlement of Shanghai (but not the French concession).

Disestablishment

  • December 1941: The Japanese occupy the International Settlement of Shanghai (but not the French concession).

Selected Sources

  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p. 4