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Treaty port of '''Cangshan''' was a [[Jingdao]]ese city, located in the [[ | Treaty port of '''Cangshan''' was a [[Jingdao]]ese city, located in the [[Zhongji]] Province. For a long time, it was a small fishing village at the crossroads between the larger cities of [[Gangdiguo]] and [[Nangnang]]. Because of its proximity to some of the better infrastructure within the Empire, in 1672 AN, it was chosen as one of the two [[Treaty Port|Treaty Ports]] (along with [[Jasoniacheng]]). The town grew in a full-fledged, modern city between 1672 and 1681 AN. | ||
The town saw an influx of Aldurian families and enterprising Jingdaoese who each established their own communities. The town, while heavily monitored to avoid the spread of impure political ideas, saw the construction of buildings based on Aldurian architecture. It also became one of the famous tourist spots of the wealthier elite, who were curious of the way foreigners lived. Large parts of the town exists of luxurious houses with extensive gardens. | The town saw an influx of Aldurian families and enterprising Jingdaoese who each established their own communities. The town, while heavily monitored to avoid the spread of impure political ideas, saw the construction of buildings based on Aldurian architecture. It also became one of the famous tourist spots of the wealthier elite, who were curious of the way foreigners lived. Large parts of the town exists of luxurious houses with extensive gardens. | ||
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| Nickname: | The Treaty Port | ||
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| Province | Zhongji | ||
| District | Jiyuan | ||
| Founded | Unknown | ||
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| Mayor | Han Kow | ||
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| Populations | 118,638 (1684 AN) | ||
Treaty port of Cangshan was a Jingdaoese city, located in the Zhongji Province. For a long time, it was a small fishing village at the crossroads between the larger cities of Gangdiguo and Nangnang. Because of its proximity to some of the better infrastructure within the Empire, in 1672 AN, it was chosen as one of the two Treaty Ports (along with Jasoniacheng). The town grew in a full-fledged, modern city between 1672 and 1681 AN.
The town saw an influx of Aldurian families and enterprising Jingdaoese who each established their own communities. The town, while heavily monitored to avoid the spread of impure political ideas, saw the construction of buildings based on Aldurian architecture. It also became one of the famous tourist spots of the wealthier elite, who were curious of the way foreigners lived. Large parts of the town exists of luxurious houses with extensive gardens.
Ever since Alduria joined the Raspur Pact, the lives of the residents became heavily restricted. Unrest and violence against those of non-Jing descent increased ever since. Especially since the 1684's, when the 1684 Jingdaoese-Alriggian border incidents led to a heightened anti-foreigner rhetoric. Trade, while formally not halted, diminished throughout the years, as custom officers were increasingly harsh on expecting imported goods. Introduction of indirect taxes (even dubbed illegal by some higher officials, but mostly ignored by the Grand Secretariat) and racism towards the merchants made it difficult for Aldurian residents to earn their wage. While unofficial, the town acts as largest smuggling ring to import and export goods between the USSO and Raspur.
