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With the establishment of diplomatic ties between Russia and China within the framework of friendly relations, the city of Vladivostok once again shines in the global vision. As a territory that Russia seized from the Qing government, Vladivostok has been built by Russia to become one of the most important port cities in the Far East. The city's history is full of twists and turns, raising questions such as Britain's return to Hong Kong and whether China is likely to reclaim the lost land.
Dating back to the end of the 18th century, the Qing government pursued a policy of "closing off the country", which left China in a situation of isolation. However, this isolationist policy did not bring long-term peace and stability to the country, but instead caused the Qing government to suffer the bitter consequences of external aggression. The Western powers forced China to open its doors by force and with strong ships and cannons, and the outbreak of the Opium War revealed a huge gap between China and Western countries. The Qing government had to give in and sign an unequal treaty, a humiliating experience that became a painful page in China's modern history.
In 1842, the Treaty of Nanjing became the first unequal treaty in modern China, followed by a series of unequal treaties. In 1860, the Treaty of Beijing made Hong Kong a British colony, and Russia gained control of the northeastern region of the outside world, including Vladivostok, in the conflict. During this period, China was in a situation of internal and external troubles, and the great powers vied to divide China's sphere of influence, posing a serious threat to China's territorial integrity.
But why can Hong Kong be recovered by China, but Vladivostok is difficult to return? There are many complications involved. First of all, the UK holds the right to use the lease in Hong Kong, and the lease period is clearly stated in the contract, which makes the return of Hong Kong legal. However, Vladivostok's ownership did not have a clear lease period, and Tsarist Russia seized it by force, making the legality disputed. Vladivostok's geographical location and strategic importance also make it difficult for Russia to abandon, and this port city has become an important fulcrum in the Russian Far East, which has important implications for Russia's national security.
Vladivostok's history and evolution also complicate the question of its belonging. Although Russia seized Vladivostok by force, the city has become an important part of Russia over time, and the Chinese are no longer the main inhabitants of the area. Russia's social and political landscape has also undergone dramatic changes, making it difficult to recover regions such as Vladivostok.
The relationship between China and Russia is also an important factor affecting the ownership of Vladivostok. With the founding of New China, the Sino-Russian border issue has been gradually resolved, and the two countries have made important progress on the border issue. In 2001, China and Russia resolved the remaining border issues and determined the scope of the border. This makes the Vladivostok region legally Russian and it has become difficult for the mainland to recover Vladivostok through formal legal channels.
In recent years, China and Russia have carried out extensive cooperation in the Far East, and Vladivostok has served as a strategic platform to promote cooperation and exchanges between the two countries. China's positive response to the Vladivostok Free Port Act and cooperation in the cross-border transportation of domestic trade goods have facilitated cooperation between the two countries. Vladivostok has become an important bridge for Sino-Russian cooperation and has played an important role in the prosperity and stability of the region.
All in all, Vladivostok's history, geographical location, and international relations make the question of its belonging complex and difficult. Although there is little hope of the mainland recovering Vladivostok at this stage, with China's rise and increasing national strength, there may be different possibilities in the future. Both history and reality tell us that, as a great power, we should work with firm confidence and efforts for the territorial integrity and dignity of our country.
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