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The Shanghai International Settlement was a unique political entity that existed within Shanghai, China, from 1863 to 1943. It originated from the merger of the British and American concessions in the city. These concessions were established through unequal treaties with the Qing Dynasty, granting extraterritoriality to foreign nationals residing within their boundaries. This meant that foreign citizens were exempt from Chinese law and subject only to the laws of their respective consulates. The Shanghai International Settlement was governed by the Shanghai Municipal Council (SMC), a body composed of representatives from the major foreign powers with interests in Shanghai, including Britain, the United States, Germany, France, Japan, and Italy.
The SMC oversaw a wide range of functions within the Settlement, including policing, sanitation, infrastructure development, and taxation. The Settlement thrived as a center of international trade and finance, attracting a diverse population of foreign businessmen, missionaries, and adventurers. However, it also became a symbol of foreign domination in China, and its privileged status fueled resentment among the Chinese population. The outbreak of World War II and the subsequent Japanese occupation of Shanghai effectively brought an end to the Shanghai International Settlement.
The Japanese dismantled the SMC and imposed their own administration on the area. Although the Settlement was formally returned to China after the war, the concept of foreign concessions in China had been permanently abolished.
Our 3x5ft flags are made of 100% polyester knit; equipped with grommets for an authentic look and feel. This custom flag design is available as both a one-sided wall flag, or a double-sided display flag.
Flagmaker & Print is the easiest way to design and print your flag online. Try out our custom flag maker!
Custom Flag made with Flagmaker & Print. Learn more about our product line-up on the Product Details page.
The Shanghai International Settlement was a unique political entity that existed within Shanghai, China, from 1863 to 1943. It originated from the merger of the British and American concessions in the city. These concessions were established through unequal treaties with the Qing Dynasty, granting extraterritoriality to foreign nationals residing within their boundaries. This meant that foreign citizens were exempt from Chinese law and subject only to the laws of their respective consulates. The Shanghai International Settlement was governed by the Shanghai Municipal Council (SMC), a body composed of representatives from the major foreign powers with interests in Shanghai, including Britain, the United States, Germany, France, Japan, and Italy.
The SMC oversaw a wide range of functions within the Settlement, including policing, sanitation, infrastructure development, and taxation. The Settlement thrived as a center of international trade and finance, attracting a diverse population of foreign businessmen, missionaries, and adventurers. However, it also became a symbol of foreign domination in China, and its privileged status fueled resentment among the Chinese population. The outbreak of World War II and the subsequent Japanese occupation of Shanghai effectively brought an end to the Shanghai International Settlement.
The Japanese dismantled the SMC and imposed their own administration on the area. Although the Settlement was formally returned to China after the war, the concept of foreign concessions in China had been permanently abolished.
Our 3x5ft flags are made of 100% polyester knit; equipped with grommets for an authentic look and feel. This custom flag design is available as both a one-sided wall flag, or a double-sided display flag.
Flagmaker & Print is the easiest way to design and print your flag online. Try out our custom flag maker!
The easiest way to design & Print your flag online
Our integrated flag maker app allows anyone to design and print their own flag. After finishing your design, you can print your flag in three easy steps.
Not happy? money back!
Getting your custom flag design right can be hard! If you feel the final product doesn't quite fit what you had in mind, you are eligible for a full refund.
What's more, you can always reach out to our support team so we can help you fine-tune and perfect your flag for every occasion.
By, and for, worldbuilders
Flagmaker & Print is not just about making flags - we host one of the world's largest Discord communities dedicated entirely to worldbuilding and nations RP.
Our founder, VincentDN, is a worldbuilder himself! As a designer from the video games industry, he is currently working on his very own webseries, and founded Kaiser Cat Cinema, a Youtube channel with 100K+ subs.
Win a free flag!
Aside from our worldbuilding and community events, we also host the infamous monthly flag design contest! In this vexillographer's battle royale, the best flagmakers from the entire world duke it out. The community votes for a winner each month, and the champion gets their flag printed, completely for free!
"Always wanted my own Commune of France flag, easy to make with FMP."– Leon (Oregon)
"We loved this flag! Took it on a trip to Pisa. Long live the Danubian Federation!"– The 'Karl Franz Gang'
"Incredible flags - I made my own collection."– Tom (UK)
"Got my Equestria At War flag, for Griffonia!"– Anonymous
"Got this flag, quality was amazing and felt as if it was real."– S.M (US)
"Got a CFSR flag to go with my Communard flags. Lovely as always"– Zachary (NY)
"Really thick and durable, made these for a cosplay."– Ignar (Massachussets)
"Great for outdoors. Long live the People's Front of Judea!"– Eric (California)
