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	Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Treaty of Shimonoseki
		The Treaty of Shimonoseki (下関条約), called the Treaty of Maguan (馬關條約) in Chinese, was signed on April 17, 1895 between China and Japan.
		In the treaty China recognized the independence of Korea and renounced any claims, ceded the southern portion of Fengtien (current Shenyang, Liaoning) province, the islands of Formosa and the Pescadores Islands to Japan.
		The treaty was signed by Count Ito Hirobumi and Viscount Mutsu Munemitsu[?] for the Emperor of Japan and Li Hung-Chang and Li Ching-Fong[?] on behalf of the Emperor of China.
	www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/tr/Treaty_of_Shimonoseki (219 words)

	Treaty of Shimonoseki - Encyclopedia.com
		Treaty of Shimonoseki Apr. 17, 1895, ending the First Sino-Japanese War.
		A week after the treaty was signed, however, Russia, France, and Germany together—in the so-called Triple Intervention—demanded that Japan renounce claims to Port Arthur and the Liaodong peninsula.
		For instance, the Treaty of the Exchange of Karafuto and Chishima in 1875, concluded...
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-ShimonTr.html (1048 words)

	Treaty of Shimonoseki Information
		The Treaty of Shimonoseki (Japanese: 下関条約, "Shimonoseki Jōyaku"), known as the Treaty of Maguan (Traditional Chinese: 馬關條約; Simplified Chinese: 马关条约; pinyin: Mǎgūan tiáoyuē) in China, was signed at the Shunpanrō hall on April 17, 1895 between the Empire of Japan and the Qing Empire, ending the First Sino-Japanese War.
		The treaty was drafted with John A. Foster, former American Secretary of State, advising the Qing Dynasty.
		Before the treaty was signed, Li Hung-chang was attacked by a right-wing Japanese extremist on March 24: he was fired at and wounded on his way back to his lodgings at Injoji temple.
	www.bookrags.com /Treaty_of_Shimonoseki (1028 words)

	Definition of Treaty of Shimonoseki
		The Treaty of Shimonoseki (Japanese: 下関条約, "— Jōyaku"), known as the Treaty of Maguan (T.
		In the treaty China recognized the independence of Korea and renounced any claims to that country, ceded the Liaotung peninsula (the southern portion of Fengtian, modern Liaoning province), the islands of Taiwan (Formosa) and the Pescadores to Japan.
		The treaty was drafted with John A. Foster, former American Secretary of State, advising the Qing Dynasty.
	www.wordiq.com /definition/Treaty_of_Shimonoseki (447 words)

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		The Treaty of Shimonoseki (Japanese: ä¸é—¢æ¡ç´, "Shimonoseki JÅyaku"), known as the Treaty of Maguan () in China, was signed at the ShunpanrÅ hall on April 17, 1895 between the Empire of Japan and Qing Empire of China, ending the First Sino-Japanese War.
		The treaty was drafted with John W. Foster, former American Secretary of State, advising the Qing Dynasty.
		Before the treaty was signed, Li Hongzhang was attacked by a right-wing Japanese extremist on March 24: he was fired at and wounded on his way back to his lodgings at Injoji temple.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Treaty_of_Shimonoseki (1277 words)

	Treaty of Shimonoseki
		The Treaty was signed in April 1895, at the end of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894, in which the modernized Japanese imperial army defeated the antiquated Chinese Ching dynasty army.
		Thus, the Shimonoseki Treaty holds symbolic significance for the Taiwanese, and to commemorate the event, the Taiwan Association of University Professors organized a "Farewell to China" march in downtown Taipei on 16 April 1995.
		The delegation visited the site where the treaty was signed 100 years ago and joined with Japanese scholars, writers and politicians in a series of commemorate events to focus attention on the fact that Taiwan has been separate from China for more than 100 years and China relinquished sovereignty over Taiwan as early as 1895.
	www.taiwandc.org /hst-1895.htm (781 words)

	Exploring Chinese History :: Politics :: Government Documents:: Treaty of Shimonoseki
		Not until the 'Treaty of Peace between the Republic of China and Japan' (signed at Taipei, 28 April 1952; entered into force, 5 August 1952, by the exchange of the instruments of ratification at Taipei) did Japanese 'control' officially end.
		All Treaties between Japan and China having come to an end as a consequence of war, China engages, immediately upon the exchange of the ratifications of this Act, to appoint Plenipotentiaries to conclude with the Japanese Plenipotentiaries, a Treaty of Commerce and Navigation and a Convention to regulate Frontier Intercourse and Trade.
		Done in Shimonoseki, in duplicate, this 17th day of the 4th month of the 28th year of MEIJI, corresponding to the 23rd day of the 3rd month of the 21st year of KUANG HSÜ.
	www.ibiblio.org /chinesehistory/contents/03pol/c02sa03.html (2427 words)

	Shimonoseki travel guide - Wikitravel
		Shimonoseki (下関) [1] is in Yamaguchi prefecture at the southwestern tip of the main island of Honshu, Japan.
		Shimonoseki's main train station is centrally located on the San'yo Main Line.
		The Shunpanro Hall [4] where the Treaty of Shimonoseki which ended the Sino-Japanese war was signed in 1895.
	www.wikitravel.org /en/Shimonoseki (755 words)

	Shimonoseki — FactMonster.com
		An important port and fishing center on Shimonoseki Strait, it is opposite Kitakyushu, with which it is connected by bridge and tunnel.
		Shimonoseki is a railroad and industrial center, with engineering works, shipyards, and metal and chemical plants.
		In the city is Akamagu, a 12th-century shrine dedicated to Emperor Antoku and to the Taira clan, which was defeated at Shimonoseki by the Minamoto clan in the famous naval battle of Dan-no-ura.
	www.factmonster.com /id/A0844942 (222 words)

	AllRefer.com - Shimonoseki, Japan (Japanese Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Shimonoseki is a railroad and industrial center, with engineering works, shipyards, and metal and chemical plants.
		In the city is Akamagu, a 12th-century shrine dedicated to Emperor Antoku and to the Taira clan, which was defeated at Shimonoseki by the Minamoto clan in the famous naval battle of Dan-no-ura.
		The Treaty of Shimonoseki, which ended the Sino-Japanese War, was negotiated and signed in 1895.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/S/Shimonos.html (224 words)

	Treaty of Shimonoseki Finalizes Japanese Victory (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Treaty of Shimonoseki provided economic opportunities for and transferred new territories to our great nation of Japan.
		Unfortunately, a few days after the treaty was signed, the countries of Germany, France, and Russia unjustly forced Japan to give up the Liaodong Peninsula; the motivation for this action was attributed to their interests on the peninsula, the greedy imperialistic swine.
		Included within the Treaty of Shimonoseki was an article that declared Korea’s independence from China, freeing them of a reign that had lasted hundreds of years.
	sun.menloschool.org /~sportman/westernstudies/second/24/2003/eblock/leet (620 words)

	Japan Focus
		After the Treaty of Shimonoseki, the Japanese government placed the Diaoyu Islands under the jurisdiction of Yaeyama County (comprising the southernmost island group of Okinawa Prefecture) and leased some of them to a Japanese entrepreneur, Koga Tatsushiro, who used the islands as a bonito fishing and processing base.
		The Treaty of Peace signed at Taipei in April 1952 states in Article 4: It is recognized that all treaties, conventions, and agreements concluded before 9 December 1941 between Japan and China have become null and void as a consequence of the war.
		Among the treaties rendered null and void is the Treaty of Shimonoseki by which China was compelled to cede Taiwan to Japan.
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	Treaty of Shimonoseki - China-related Topics TQ-TT - China-Related Topics
		The Treaty of Shimonoseki (Japanese languageJapanese: 下関条約, "andmdash; Jōyaku"), known as the Treaty of Maguan (Traditional Chinese characterT. Chinese: 馬關條約, Simplified Chinese characterS. Chinese: 马关条约;) in China, was signed at the Shunpanrou on April 17, 1895 between the Empire of Japan and the Qing DynastyQing Empire.
		In the treaty China recognized the independence of Korea and renounced any claims to that country, ceded the Liaotung peninsula (the southern portion of Fengtian, modern Liaoning Provinces of Chinaprovince), the islands of Taiwan (Formosa) and the Pescadores IslandsPescadores to Japan.
		The treaty was drafted with John W. FosterJohn A. Foster, former American Secretary of State, advising the Qing Dynasty.
	www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Treaty_of_Shimonoseki (498 words)

	The Sino-Japanese War 1894-1895
		By this treaty Korea was declared independent, the two parties binding themselves to treat each other on the basis of equality, and three Korean ports were shortly to be opened to foreign trade.
		Japan's treaty with Korea was as one country with another; there is no law for sending large armies to intimidate her and compel her to change her administrative system.
		Japan has observed neither treaties nor international law, but is running rampant with her false and treacherous actions, commencing hostilities herself, and laying herself open to condemnation by the various powers at large.
	www.russojapanesewar.com /chino-war.html (7244 words)

	Treaty of Shimonoseki - Definition, explanation
		The Treaty of Shimonoseki (Japanese: 下関条約, "Shimonoseki Jōyaku"), known as the Treaty of Maguan (T.
		In the treaty China recognized the independence of Korea and renounced any claims to that country, ceded the Liaotung peninsula (the southern portion of Fengtian, modern Liaoning province), the islands of Taiwan (Formosa) and the Pescadores to Japan.
		Before the treaty was signed, Li Hung-chang was attacked by a right-wing Japanese extremist on March 24th: he was fired at and wounded on his way back to his lodgings at Injoji temple.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/t/tr/treaty_of_shimonoseki.php (703 words)

	Photos of Shimonoseki City (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Shimonoseki City has the largest population in Yamaguchi Prefecture and is the most western city in Honshu Island(the largest island in Japan).
		Naval Battle of Dan-no-ura in which the Heike family was destroyed by Genji family on Shimonoseki Strait in 1185 determined the end of aristocracy and the beginning of samurai government in Japan.
		Treaty of Shimonoseki made a new order in East Asia.
	yamaguchi.cool.ne.jp /suhobei/enshim.html (124 words)

	马关条约(Treaty of Shimonoseki)-我爱英语网
		Shimonoseki, Treaty of, Apr. 17, 1895, ending the First Sino-Japanese War.
		The treaty provided for the end of Chinese suzerainty over Korea, giving Korea independence, and for the cession to Japan of Taiwan, the Pescadores islands, and Port Arthur and the Liaodong peninsula.
		A week after the treaty was signed, however, Russia, France, and Germany together―in the so-called Triple Intervention―demanded that Japan renounce claims to Port Arthur and the Liaodong peninsula.
	www.52en.com /xl/html/20050416_001.html (577 words)

	Guardian arrives in Shimonoseki
		While in Shimonoseki, the ship’s approximately 85 crewmembers had the chance to participate in friendship-building and goodwill-generating activities and cultural exchanges with the people of the city.
		Shimonoseki was founded in 1889, and is most famously known for fugu (Japanese blowfish), as this is where the largest catch of these fish is taken along the Sea of Japan each year.
		Shimonoseki is the known as the “blowfish capital of the world.” It is also the location of Shunpanro Hall, where in 1895 the Treaty of Shimonoseki was signed to officially end the Sino-Japanese War.
	www.c7f.navy.mil /news/2007/february/26.htm (546 words)

	Modern Era: II
		The rude realities of the Opium War, the unequal treaties, and the mid-century mass uprisings caused Qing courtiers and officials to recognize the need to strengthen China.
		Foreign encroachments increased after 1860 by means of a series of treaties imposed on China on one pretext or another.
		The Treaty of Shimonoseki forced China to cede Taiwan and the Penghu Islands to Japan, pay a huge indemnity, permit the establishment of Japanese industries in four treaty ports, and recognize Japanese hegemony over Korea.
	www-chaos.umd.edu /history/modern2.html (1223 words)

	Five Observations and Annotations on Recent Chinese History
		It is very important to recognize that upon the coming into force of the 1895 Treaty of Shimonoseki, all previous claims of China regarding the ownership of Taiwan and the Pescadores, whether due to history, culture, language, race, geography, geology, etc., became null and void.
		In regard to treaties between countries, the opinion of international legal scholars is that such items as territorial cessions and the assumption of debts come into effect after ratification of the treaty.
		According to the customary law of treaties, there is typically a grace period (often as long as two years) where the local residents can choose whether to retain their original nationality or assume a new one.
	www.taiwanadvice.com /5cons.htm (743 words)

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		Anxious to exert its military influence, Japan secured the Treaty of Kanghwa with Korea in 1876, ostensibly to protect Japanese fishermen in the Korea Strait.
		By the terms of the Treaty of Shimonoseki, concluded on April 17, 1895, China was forced to acknowledge the complete independence of Korea; to cede the island of Taiwan, the P¡¯enghu Islands, and the Liaodong Peninsula in northeastern China to Japan; and to pay a large indemnity.
		Concerned that the treaty would destabilize the colonial balance of power in East Asia, Russia, France, and Germany then forced a revision of the Treaty of Shimonoseki under which Japan had to renounce its claim to Liaodong.
	jolo.jmk.su.se /students/global04/other/national/sinojapanesewar.htm (831 words)

	Summary of Taiwan's International Legal Position
		Pursuant to the Treaty of Shimonoseki, China ceded Taiwan (Formosa) to Japan.
		The Treaty of Peace between the ROC and Japan, which was signed on April 28, 1952, and entered into force on August 5, 1952 (the "Treaty of Taipei"), did not transfer sovereignty over Taiwan (Formosa) from Japan to China either.
		Neither the Treaty of San Francisco nor the Taiwan Relations Act nor any other legal instrument terminated the agency relationship between the United States and the ROC for the purpose of the occupation and administration of Taiwan.
	www.taiwankey.net /dc/suitextr.htm (1541 words)

	My Neighbor, My Friend
		Almost immediately after the Treaty of Shimonoseki was signed, China's three "friends" had a falling out over the opportunity to lend China the money to pay the Japanese indemnity.
		In addition to concessions in Manchuria, the treaty gave Russia the right to "lease" the port of Kiaochow (modern Jiaozhou) on the southern coast of the Shandong Peninsula for fifteen years and, in the event of a war, to use the facilities at Port Arthur (Lushun).
		The Li-Lobanov Treaty was implemented through a contract signed in September 1896 between the Qing government and the Russian-Chinese Bank to finance the operation of a private railroad management company known as the Chinese Eastern Railway Corporation.
	www.koreanhistoryproject.org /Ket/C29/E2903.htm (3754 words)

	Chinese Business Site - Taiwan's History (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A commercial treaty was to be negotiated between China and Japan.
		The terms and agreements of the Treaty of Shimonoseki associated with the treatment of Taiwan were as follows:
		The Treaty of Shimonoseki therefore meant that Taiwan became Japan's first colony in 1895.
	www.china-biz.org /Taiwan_Pages/Taiwan_History_3.htm (1120 words)

	ROC Government in Exile
		It is well known that in the in the post-war San Francisco Peace Treaty, which came into effect April 28, 1952, Japan renounced the sovereignty of "Formosa and the Pescadores." Unfortunately for the supporters of the ROC however, this sovereignty was not awarded to the Republic of China.
		In regard to the 1895 Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty, once the obligations of territorial cession were fulfilled via Article 2, that clause of the treaty itself ceased to be active.
		According to Professor Gene Hsiao, since the San Francisco Peace Treaty and the separate KMT treaty with Japan did not specify to whom Japan was ceding Taiwan and the Pescadores, the implication of the U.S.
	www.taiwankey.net /dc/rocexile.htm (3960 words)

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