Treaty of Shimonoseki facts for kids
The Treaty of Shimonoseki was a very important agreement signed between China (ruled by the Qing dynasty) and Japan in 1895. It was signed in a city called Shimonoseki in Japan. This treaty officially ended the First Sino-Japanese War, which had been fought between 1894 and 1895.
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What the Treaty of Shimonoseki Decided
The Treaty of Shimonoseki set out several key points that changed things for China, Japan, and Korea. Here are the main parts of the agreement:
Korea Becomes Independent
Before the treaty, Korea was seen as a "vassal-state" of China. This meant China had a lot of control over Korea. The treaty changed this, making Korea an independent nation. This meant Korea was no longer under China's control.
China Pays Japan Money
China had to pay Japan a large amount of money, about 200 million taels. A "tael" was a type of silver money used in China at the time. This payment was like a penalty for China losing the war.
Land Given to Japan
China also had to give up some of its land to Japan. These areas included:
- Formosa (which is now Taiwan)
- The Pescadores Islands (a group of islands near Taiwan)
- The Liaotung Peninsula (a piece of land in northeastern China)
New Ports for Trade
Several cities in China were opened up for Japanese trading. This meant Japanese businesses could set up shops and trade goods in these places. The cities included:
Japanese Businesses in China
The treaty also allowed Japanese people to build factories and set up industries in China. They could also sell their products freely across China. This gave Japan a big advantage in trade and business within China.
Images for kids
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Japanese version of the Treaty of Shimonoseki, 17 April 1895.
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The Shunpanrō hall where the Treaty of Shimonoseki was signed
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Shunpanrō interior
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Signing of Treaty of Shimonoseki
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Convention of retrocession of the Liaotung peninsula, 8 November 1895
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The Shunpanrō in 2004
See also
In Spanish: Tratado de Shimonoseki para niños
