Treaty of Nanking
August 29, 1842 · Nanjing
Peace treaty that ended the First Opium War. Qing China ceded Hong Kong Island to Britain, opened five ports to British trade and paid an indemnity, the first of the 'unequal treaties'.
Key people
Participants
Before and after
- Ended
- Opium Wars September 4, 1839 – October 24, 1860
First Opium War September 4, 1839 – August 29, 1842
