Peace Treaty
A Treaty recognizes French protectorates over Tonkin & Annam
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1883 in China
Explore 11 historical events and records for China in 1883.
Historical records for China in 1883
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August
Rule of Annam
A Treaty recognizes French protectorates over Tonkin & Annam
Rule of Tonkin
A Treaty recognizes French protectorates over Tonkin & Annam
Other events (month unknown)
Invasion of Tonkin
France expands in Tonking & China makes undeclared war with France
Rule of Black River
The French establish themselves in the Black River Valley
Siege of Haiphong
The French seize Haiphong & Hanoi & bombarded the Vietnamese capital of Hue
Siege of Hanoi
The French seize Haiphong & Hanoi & bombarded the Vietnamese capital of Hue
Siege of Hue
The French seize Haiphong & Hanoi & bombarded the Vietnamese capital of Hue
Siege of Pallen
The Chinese are driven out of Pallen
Siege of Son-Tay
The Chinese are driven out of Son-Tay
Treaty of Tonkin
China breaks the Treaty ceding Tonkin to France
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