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| 1898, April 25 |
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| The Rosen-Nishi Agreement was concluded between Russia and Japan. Involved in the international crisis following the occupation of Jiaozhou and Lüshun, Russia was eager to avoid friction with Japan and withdrew many of its advisers and officers. By the new convention, both sides agreed not to intervene in the internal affairs of Korea, but Japan was given a free hand in economic matters. | 1 |
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| 1900 |
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| With the outbreak of the Boxer Uprising in China, both Russia and Japan sent forces in to participate in its quelling. Russia stationed a large force in Manchuria. | 2 |
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| March 18 |
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| The Russians attempted to secure a concession at Masan for a naval station but were foiled by Japan's stiff opposition. Despite all previous agreements, the two powers were gradually moving toward a crisis. | 3 |
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