Episode 2 of 3
Terms Agreement
- When
- 20 January 1841
- Where
- Chuenpi
The convention stipulated the cession of Hong Kong Island, an indemnity for destroyed opium, and trade concessions including the reopening of Guangzhou.
The terms demanded the Qing cede Hong Kong Island, pay an indemnity of 6 million silver ingots for opium destroyed in 1838, and reopen Guangzhou for opium trade by February 1841. Other agreed terms included the restoration of Chuenpi and Taikoktow to the Chinese and the evacuation of Zhoushan.
Sources
- Qishan (official) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-23
- Convention of Chuenpi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-16
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