The Treaty of Tientsin was a treaty signed in 1858 between China and various Western powers, including Britain, France, Russia, and the United States. It expanded on the earlier Treaty of Nanjing and opened up more Chinese ports to foreign trade.
Related terms
Treaty of Nanjing: This treaty was signed in 1842 after the First Opium War between China and Britain. It forced China to open several ports for foreign trade.
Opium Wars: These were two wars fought between China and Western powers (mainly Britain) in the mid-19th century over issues related to trade and opium.
Extraterritoriality: This term refers to a situation where foreigners living or working in another country are subject to their own laws instead of local laws.