Episode 3 of 3

Government Rejection

When: 20 January 1841
Where: Governments of UK and Qing
Part of: Convention of Chuenpi agreed by Elliot and Qishan

Both governments rejected the published terms, dismissing Elliot and Qishan from their positions despite the convention's unratified status.

The terms were published on 20 January 1841, but both governments rejected them and dismissed Elliot and Qishan. Qishan's reputation declined significantly due to signing without permission. Pottinger replaced Elliot in May 1841. Many terms were later added in the Treaty of Nanking in 1842.

Sources

Convention of Chuenpi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-16

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