1689★★★★★
Treaty of Nerchinsk
The first treaty between Qing China and Tsarist Russia sets their border along the Amur River region.
Treaty· China, Russia
Timeline
5 events17th century
19th century
- August 29, 1842★★★★★
Treaty of Nanking
The Qing cede Hong Kong Island to Britain and open five treaty ports, the first of China's unequal treaties.
Treaty· China, United Kingdom, Hong Kong - April 17, 1895★★★★★
Treaty of Shimonoseki
The Qing cede Taiwan and the Penghu Islands to Japan and recognise Korean independence.
Treaty· China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea
20th century
- November 1991★★★★★
China and Vietnam normalise relations
Vietnam and China normalise relations after more than a decade of hostility.
PoliticsTreaty· Vietnam, China - July 1, 1997★★★★★
Handover of Hong Kong
Britain transfers sovereignty over Hong Kong to China under the 'one country, two systems' principle.
PoliticsTreaty· Hong Kong, China, United Kingdom