Who were the people affected by policies of extraterritoriality?
Foreigners in China:
- They enjoyed extraterritorial rights, which exempted them from Chinese laws and enabled them to be tried in their home countries' consular courts.
- They established concessions and settlements in various Chinese cities, where they had considerable autonomy.
Chinese People in China:
- They were subject to Chinese laws and had limited rights and protections compared to foreigners.
- They faced unequal treatment in their own country and were often discriminated against by foreigners who enjoyed extraterritorial privileges.
Chinese People Abroad:
- They were not protected by extraterritorial rights and were subject to the laws of the countries they resided in.
- They often faced discrimination and limitations on their rights and opportunities in foreign countries.