Treaty of the Western Regions
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:treaty
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Han-Xiongnu_War
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| gptkbp:affects |
Continued foreign intervention in China
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| gptkbp:consequences |
Exploitation of resources
Changes in social structure Cession of territory |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Spread of Christianity
Increased Western cultural influence in China |
| gptkbp:date |
October 10, 1871
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:Treaty_of_Nanking
gptkb:Treaty_of_Shimonoseki Established formal diplomatic relations Impact on global power dynamics Influenced Sino-British relations |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Opened new markets for British goods
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
1872
Involves Qing court approval |
| gptkbp:enforces |
Military presence of British forces
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| gptkbp:focuses_on |
Studied in history courses
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
19th century imperialism
Varied perspectives among historians |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Debate over legitimacy
Arbitration by foreign powers Border disputes with Russia |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Original treaty text preserved
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Boxer_Rebellion
gptkb:Taiping_Rebellion |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Lessons for contemporary diplomacy
Part of the unequal treaties |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Treaty of the Western Regions
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| gptkbp:impact |
Increased foreign influence in China
Strengthened British military presence |
| gptkbp:influence |
Subsequent treaties with China
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Anniversaries observed in China
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
Seen as a violation of sovereignty
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:British_diplomats
gptkb:Qing_officials |
| gptkbp:language |
Chinese
English |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Foundation for modern China
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| gptkbp:legal_issue |
gptkb:treaty
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| gptkbp:media_appearances |
Documentaries and films
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| gptkbp:negotiated_by |
gptkb:Peking
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| gptkbp:next_event |
Rise of nationalism in China
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
Resistance from local populations
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| gptkbp:publishes |
Numerous historical texts
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| gptkbp:purpose |
Establish trade relations
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Second_Opium_War
gptkb:Treaty_of_Tientsin |
| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
Extensive academic research
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| gptkbp:signatories |
gptkb:Qing_Dynasty
gptkb:British_Empire |
| gptkbp:territory |
gptkb:Western_Regions_of_China
Altered borders in Central Asia |