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October 24, 1860, Sino-British Treaty of Beijing was signed. Part of Kowlong was ceded to Britain. Tianjin was opened as treaty port and a new custom was established. About the situation of Tianjin concession in the Late Qing, you may refer to our publication: Leung Yuen-sang, "The Two Intendants in Late Qing Tianjin: Tianjin Dao and Jin Haiguan Dao".
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