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Japanese Government, “Twenty-One Demands,” April 26, 1915
April 26, 1915
This is an English translation from a Chinese translation of a revision of the demands originally submitted on January 18, 1915.
John Hay to Andrew White, "First 'Open Door' Note, Sept. 6, 1899
December 13, 1901
Secretary John Hay wrote versions of this note to each of the major powers (Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, and Japan).
John Hay, "Letter of Instruction," March 20, 1900
December 13, 1901
The U.S. Secretary of State John Hay sent this letter to U.S. ambassadors.
John Hay, "Update: U.S. Ambassadors," July 3, 1900
December 13, 1901
U.S. Secretary of State John Hay directed U.S. representatives abroad to convey American policy on China to their host governments.
Treaty of Tianjin (Tien-tsin), 1858
December 13, 1901
Treaty between the United States of America and the Empire of China.
Hong Kong Governor Bonham to British Minister Lord Grey, 1849
December 13, 1901
Hong Kong Governor Bonham to British Minister Lord Grey, 1849, Regarding Chinese Participation in the Colonial Government
Extracts from the Lockhart Report on the New Territory, 8 October, 1898, from Great Britain
December 13, 1901
Extracts from the Lockhart Report on the New Territory, 8 October, 1898, from Great Britain
Treaty between Koxinga and the Dutch Government 1662
December 13, 1901
Signed at Castle Zeelandia 1 February 1662
Treaty of Wangxia (Treaty of Wang-hsia 望廈條約), May 18, 1844
December 13, 1901
The first agreement between the United States of America and the Qing Empire. Wàngxià 望厦 was a village in Macau where the treaty was set.
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January 4, 2024
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
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