[Qing Empire]
To: All Nations
Re: Extraterritoriality Rights and Foreign Passage
For clarity, the Qing Dynasty wishes to reaffirm that foreigners shall be welcome in China in any number, from any nation, for any peaceful reason, provided they register their presence with the proper officials. We welcome trade with other nations. However, in return for opening our markets to other nations, as has long been requested, we must insist upon all extraterritoriality being ended. All foreign nationals in China shall be held to Chinese laws, which are currently undergoing modernization.
To: Japan
Re: Yellow Sea Exchange
The Empress Dowager thinks it fitting to promote trade between our two nations, and will contact you by private emissary.
