The Far Eastern Quarterly · 1942 · 17 citations · 2 references
LawHistoryInternational RelationsDiplomacyDiplomatic HistoryDiplomaticsDiplomatic MissionsDiplomatic PrivilegesDiplomatic RelationsPermanent Missions To International OrganizationsSpecial MissionsTreaty PowerDiplomatic Mission FinancingDiplomatic Mission FunctionsForeign Influence OperationsProtection Of Diplomatic MissionsRecognition Of Diplomatic MissionsTemporary Diplomatic MissionsTreaty Text Revision
During the winter of 1867–1868 the Chinese Foreign Office dispatched its first diplomatic mission to the United States and Europe. The stipulated time for treaty revision was drawing near and the Chinese government had reason to expect that the Treaty Powers, under pressure from their merchants doing business in China, would demand a considerable expansion of the privileges which they had forced the Chinese to grant them on previous occasions. Fearful of the internal effects of a great extension of foreign influence and activity, the Foreign Office decided to send a special embassy directly to the governments of the various Treaty Powers to plead for patience and forbearance.
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