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Signing of the Treaty

When
17 April 1895
Where
Shimonoseki, Japan
Part of
The Treaty of Shimonoseki ends the First Sino-Japanese War

The Treaty of Shimonoseki was signed on April 17, 1895, ending the First Sino-Japanese War. It superseded the 1871 Sino-Japanese Friendship and Trade Treaty.

The treaty was signed in Shimonoseki, Japan, between the Empire of Japan and the Qing dynasty. It followed the peace conference held from March 20 to April 17, 1895. The signing marked a clear victory for Japan and ended the conflict that had lasted from July 1894.

Sources

  1. Treaty of Shimonoseki Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26

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