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Treaty Coming Into Force

Name: Treaty Coming Into Force
Start: 1899-07-17
Location: Japan

When: 17 July 1899
Where: Japan
Part of: Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Commerce and Navigation takes effect

The Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Commerce and Navigation came into force on 17 July 1899, ending extraterritoriality.

The treaty, signed in 1894, stipulated a five-year delay before implementation. On 17 July 1899, it became effective, ending the unequal status of Japan in foreign commerce. This date marked the end of the system of extraterritoriality.

Sources

Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Commerce and Navigation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-04

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