France leases Kwang-Chou-Wan from China
- When
- 1898–1899
- Where
- Guangzhouwan; Guangzhouwan leased territory, Ma-the river area between Gaozhou and Leizhou prefectures, Guangdong
- Episodes
- 2
France leased the coastal territory of Guangzhouwan (Kwang-Chou-Wan) from China in 1898 for 99 years, administering it as part of French Indochina until 1945.
Episodes
- 1898 Lease Treaty
France leased Guangzhouwan from China for 99 years, establishing a coastal territory administered by French Indochina.
- 1899 Territorial Limits
Inland limits of the leased territory were fixed in November 1899, defining strips from Gaozhou and Leizhou prefectures.
Background and detail
Background. Guangzhouwan was a coastal territory in Guangdong province, leased to France and administered by French Indochina. The lease occurred during the 'scramble for concessions' period, forming part of the Indochinese Union's territorial composition from 1898 to 1945.
People involved
Sources
- Guangzhouwan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- French Indochina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
- Zhanjiang Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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