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Treaty
1895 Treaty Of Shimonoseki
Articles
It ended the Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) in favour of Japan. In the treaty China recognized the independence of Korea and renounced any claims, ceded the southern portion of Fengtien (current Shenyang, Liaoning) province, the islands of Formosa and the Pescadores Islands to Japan. China also paid Japan a war indemnity of 200 million Kuping taels, opened various ports and rivers to international entry and trade.
Start YMD
1895 Apr 17
Signed By Country
Japan | China
Treaty Attribute
Peace Treaty
Conclude War
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