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| 1907, June 10 |
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| The Franco-Japanese Entente was signed, guaranteeing the “open door” to and the integrity of China, the status quo in East Asia, and a most-favored-nation agreement. There was as well a mutual promise regarding the security of Chinese territory in which each had special interests—for Japan, Fujian, and parts of Mongolia and Manchuria. | 1 |
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| July 25 |
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| Japan obtained a protectorate over Korea by treaty, with complete control by the Japanese resident-general. | 2 |
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| July 30 |
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| A Russo-Japanese treaty, similar to the Franco-Japanese Entente (1907), was concluded with an agreement about the Chinese Eastern and South Manchurian Railways and spheres of influence in Manchuria. | 3 |
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