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 The building of Yangzi Custom located in Shanghai (Qing period)

July 12, 1854, the new custom in Shanghai started functioning. This custom was supervised by the tax inspectors from Britain, France, and United States. It is the start of the foreigner to control Chinese tariff. For the reference about Chinese custom, you may refer to our research finding: Chang Tsun-wu, "A Brief Review of the Publications of the Chinese Maritime Customs, 1859-1949"

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