Foreign concessions

Foreign concessions refer to areas within a country where foreign governments have special rights or privileges, often established through treaties. These regions can operate under their own laws, separate from the local government. This phenomenon was common in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when Western powers gained control over parts of countries like China, granting foreigners exemptions from local laws and taxes. As a result, these concessions often led to economic exploitation and tensions between foreign powers and the local population, influencing national sovereignty and international relations.