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may 16, 1858 - Treaty of Aigun

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Russia signs a separate treat apart from the Second Opium War. Russia gained jurisdiction over an area north of the Amur river. Only Russian vessels would be able to navigate the Amur, Ussuri and Sungari river.

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may 16, 1858
Now
~ 167 years ago