The marked a turning point in China's relationship with the West. It ended the and forced China to make significant concessions to Britain, opening up trade and ceding .
The treaty's impact on Chinese sovereignty was profound. It established the , introduced , and set a precedent for with other Western powers, eroding China's control over its affairs and economy.
The Treaty of Nanjing (1842)
Provisions of Nanjing Treaty
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China ceded Hong Kong Island to Britain in perpetuity gave Britain control over strategic port
China opened five treaty ports to British trade and residence allowed British merchants to establish businesses and reside in these cities (, , , , )
China agreed to pay a large to Britain
21 million silver dollars for the cost of the war compensated Britain for military expenses
6 million silver dollars for the destroyed opium reimbursed British merchants for confiscated drug
China granted Britain ensured Britain would receive same privileges granted to other foreign powers in future treaties
China established a fixed tariff on British goods limited China's ability to impose higher duties on British imports
Impact on Chinese sovereignty
represented a significant blow to China's territorial integrity first time China ceded territory to foreign power
Opening of treaty ports allowed foreign powers to establish a foothold in China
Undermined China's sovereignty over its own territory not subject to Chinese law
Extraterritoriality provisions in the treaty compromised China's over foreigners not subject to Chinese courts
Most-favored-nation clause led to similar concessions to other Western powers (, ) further eroding China's control over its own affairs
Treaty port system effects
Treaty ports became centers of and investment
Facilitated the influx of foreign goods, particularly (), which competed with domestic industries
Foreign merchants and companies gained significant influence over China's economy
Controlled a substantial portion of China's foreign trade (opium, tea, silk)
Treaty ports contributed to the growth of a new Chinese
Chinese middlemen who facilitated trade between foreign firms and Chinese markets acted as intermediaries and translators
granted to foreign powers limited China's ability to regulate its own economy could not set tariffs or restrict
Extraterritoriality in China
Extraterritoriality allowed foreign nationals to be tried under their own country's laws
had jurisdiction over legal cases involving their citizens (assault, property disputes)
Created a system of , with foreigners enjoying legal privileges not available to Chinese citizens
Foreigners could not be arrested or tried by Chinese authorities
Undermined the authority of Chinese courts and legal institutions
Challenged China's within its own borders
Contributed to the perception of China as a
Unable to fully exercise its legal sovereignty treated as inferior by Western powers