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Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson
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Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson
Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). View of Weihai, formerly called Weihaiwei, a major seaport on the Yellow Sea, Shandong province, China....British diplomacy sprung its surprise on Russia and Germany, and the announcement was made that we had arranged with China and Japan to take over Wei-hai-Wei on lease as soon as the war indemnity due to Japan was paid off...And so the scramble for China was begun'. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]
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Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898 (c1900): A Pivotal Moment in China's Scramble for Concessions This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the harbor of Wei-Hai-Wei, a major seaport on the Yellow Sea in the Shandong province of China. The image, taken by C. Wilkinson around the turn of the 20th century, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in China's history, as the scramble for concessions among European powers intensified. The tranquil scene belies the political turmoil that unfolded just a few years earlier. In 1898, British diplomacy sprang a surprise on Russia and Germany with the announcement that Britain had arranged with China and Japan to take over Wei-Hai-Wei on lease as soon as Japan's war indemnity was paid off. This bold move marked the beginning of the competition for territorial and economic influence in China, which would come to be known as the 'Scramble for China.' In the foreground of the photograph, soldiers in uniforms and pith helmets stand guard, their cannons and topees at the ready. A naval ship anchors in the harbor, while another sails in the distance. The fortifications and defensive structures on the coastline attest to the strategic importance of Wei-Hai-Wei as a military stronghold. This photograph, taken from a vantage point overlooking the harbor, offers a fascinating glimpse into a time when imperialism, trade, and military power shaped the course of history in China and beyond. The image is a poignant reminder of the complex interplay of political, economic, and cultural forces that characterized the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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