*1880/10/21 Negotiations reach an agreement, including Japanese recognition of Chinese sovereignty over the southernmost islands - [[Miyako Islands|Miyako]] and [[Yaeyama Islands|Yaeyama]] - in exchange for China granting Japan [[Most Favored Nation]] status. The Chinese ratification of the treaty is delayed. | *1880/10/21 Negotiations reach an agreement, including Japanese recognition of Chinese sovereignty over the southernmost islands - [[Miyako Islands|Miyako]] and [[Yaeyama Islands|Yaeyama]] - in exchange for China granting Japan [[Most Favored Nation]] status. The Chinese ratification of the treaty is delayed. |