Polity British Weihaiwei Leased Territory

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A British Concession in China.

Establishment

  • May 1898: The British occupy Weihaiwei (Weihai Wei-hai).

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.

  • May 1898: The British occupy Weihaiwei (Weihai Wei-hai).
  • October 1930: British Weihaiwei returned to China.

Disestablishment

  • October 1930: British Weihaiwei returned to China.