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Exchange of Ratification
- When
- 26 June 1843
- Where
- Hong Kong
The exchange of ratification documents took place in Hong Kong on 26 June 1843, finalizing the treaty's legal status.
While signed in 1842, the formal exchange of ratification occurred in Hong Kong on 26 June 1843. This step confirmed the treaty's provisions, including the cession of Hong Kong and the establishment of treaty ports for British merchants.
Sources
- Treaty of Nanking Wikipedia
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