unequal treaties

language: zh

definitions

  1. Treaties imposed by a more powerful nation on a less powerful one, typically involving unfair terms, loss of sovereignty, or extraterritoriality.
    zh: 不平等条约

examples

  1. The history of East Asia was significantly shaped by the era of unequal treaties.

    东亚历史在很大程度上受到不平等条约时代的影响。