Battles & Campaigns · 1885
Treaty of Tientsin (1885)
Tianjin, China
What happened
Li Hongzhang for China and Jules Patenôtre for France signed the treaty. China and France had fought the Sino-French War over control of northern Vietnam (Tonkin). In Tianjin, China agreed not to send troops to Tonkin and to respect France's treaties with Vietnam. France agreed to leave Keelung in Taiwan and the Pescadores islands.
Why it matters
Why it matters: It ended the Sino-French War and confirmed France's victory. France went on to form French Indochina.
What came next
France evacuated Keelung and the Pescadores that summer. In 1887 the French colonies were joined as French Indochina.
Did you know?
Trade was allowed at certain border posts between China and Tonkin.
Timeline
- 6 June 1884Treaty of Huế.
- 9 June 1885Treaty of Tientsin.
- 21 June 1885France leaves Keelung.
- 1887French Indochina is formed.