The First Russo-Chinese Allied Treaty of 1896
Journal Title: International Journal of Korean History - Year 2007, Vol 11, Issue 1
Abstract
Up to the end of XIX century the Russo-Chinese relations cannot be named friendly. Two empires had never war between them, but were afraid of each other, suspiciously concerned to plans and actions of the neighbour. The concluded agreements covered either questions of border, or development of trade. However a lot of changes took place in the region by the end of XIX century. The way to the allied treaty of Russia and China was uneasy: it had demanded serious revision of policy both in Petersburg and in Peking. The principal cause, moved two empires to the allied relations, was the Korean question, which was shaken in the second half of 1880th. The kingdom which was in vassal dependence from China became the aim for undisguised Japanese claims. This was the main case of instability in the Far East that time. In the beginning of 1890th Russia and China aspired to preserve status quo in the region because they were weak and dreamed only to protect their own boundaries.
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Igor V. Lukoianov
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