United States Court for China: Hearings, Sixty-First Congress, First Session On H.R. 4281. Sepember 27, 28, October 1, 1917 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781143216725)

This volume contains the hearings before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding H.R. 4281, concerning the United States Court for China. Held during the First Session of the Sixty-First Congress in September and October 1917, these hearings provide a detailed look into the legal and political considerations surrounding American judicial presence in China during the early 20th century.

The transcripts offer valuable insights into the establishment, jurisdiction, and operation of the court, shedding light on the complexities of extraterritoriality and the United States' role in shaping legal frameworks in foreign territories. For legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in U.S.-China relations, this historical document offers a unique perspective on the intersection of law, diplomacy, and international relations.

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