Episode 3 of 3
Emissary Sentenced to Death
- When
- January 1880
- Where
- Beijing
The Chinese emissary, Chonghou, was sentenced to death for accepting the unfavorable terms, though the sentence was not carried out.
The Chinese government refused to ratify the treaty due to its disapproval. Chonghou was denounced as a traitor, stripped of his rank and office, and imprisoned. Zhang Zhidong criticized his acceptance of the demands.
Sources
- Treaty of Livadia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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