Russia obtained the lease right of Dalian and Lushun (Port Arthur)

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March 27, 1898
　Russia obtained the lease right of Dalian and Lushun (Port Arthur).

Title:Report by Trade Official Futatsubashi in Vladivostok on conclusion of special treaty between Russia and China on leasing of Lushun Port and Dalian Bay

Reference code: A04010041000

　When Germany occupied Jiaozhou Bay (Kiaochow Bay) in 1897 (30th Year of Meiji), Russia took the opportunity to occupy Lushun (Port Arthur) and demanded Qing the right of leasing the port.
　This material is a report from the trade official in Vladivostok, and contains the Russian government’s report that appeared in a newspaper named "Dakunivostok".