Order 030: Ratification of Treaty with Jingdao

[Alduria]

Transitional Government of the Republic of Alduria

ORDER 030

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Pursuant to my authority as President of the Republic of Alduria, and the provisions of the Constitution of Alduria, I hereby promulgate the following:

SECTION I. Ratification of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce with the Jingdaoese Empire.

1. The Republic of Alduria ratifies the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the Jingdaoese Empire and the Republic of Alduria, attached to this Order in Schedule I.
   
2. The President of the Republic, in coordination with the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State, shall provide through additional presidential orders for the enforcement of this order.
   

 
SIGNED,
Alejandro Campos
President of the Republic of Alduria.

[Alduria]

SCHEDULE I. Treaty of Amity and Commerce with the Jingdaoese Empire.
 

TREATY OF AMITY AND COMMERCE
between the
Jingdaoese Empire
and the
Republic of Alduria

The President of the Republic of Alduria and His Most Imperial Majesty, the Heavenly Light, the Chidao Emperor, desiring to establish on a firm and lasting foundation, the relations of peace and friendship now happily existing between their two countries, and to secure the best interests of their respective citizens and subjects by encouraging, facilitating, and regulating their industry and trade, have resolved to conclude a TREATY OF AMITY AND COMMERCE for this purpose, and have, therefore named as their plenipotentiaries, that is to say:

- Ambassador Plenipotentiary from Alduria to Jingdao, Her Excellency Manuela Cobre;
- Diwang of the Grand Secretariat, His Excellency Zhang San;

Who, after having communicated with each other their respective full powers, and found them to be in good and due form, have agreed upon and concluded the following articles:

ARTICLE I.
There shall henceforward be a perpetual peace and friendship between the Republic of Alduria and the Celestial Empire of the Pure Path, known as the Jingdaoese Empire, jointly known as the High Contracting Parties in this Treaty.

ARTICLE II.
1. The President of Alduria may appoint a diplomatic agent to reside at the city of Daocheng, and consuls or consular agents to reside at those ports in Jingdao which are open to Aldurian commerce by this Treaty.
2. The Chidao Emperor may appoint a diplomatic agent to reside at the city of Punta Santiago, and consuls or consular agents to reside at those ports in Alduria which are open to Jingdaoese commerce by this Treaty.
3. No merchants shall be permitted to exercise the duties of the office of diplomatic agent or consul, nor shall diplomatic agents or consular officers be allowed to engage in trade.

ARTICLE III.
1. The following Jingdaoese ports will be opened to Aldurian commerce: Cangshan and Jasoniacheng within the Gangdiguo Special Economic Zone.
2. In the foregoing ports open to Aldurian commerce, Aldurian citizens may permanently reside; shall have right to lease ground, purchase the buildings thereon, and may erect dwellings and warehouses. No fortification or place of military strength shall be built by Aldurians under any pretense, and Jingdaoese authorities shall enforce this provision and inspect, from time to time, any buildings which are being erected, altered, or repaired.
3. Duties shall be paid to the government of Jingdao on all goods landed in these ports, and on all articles of production that are exported as cargo, as prescribed by the law of Jingdao.
4. Aldurians in Jingdao shall be afforded the same protections as Jingdaoese citizens, except the participation of Aldurians in elections, practices, or other civic duties that should only be reserved to Jingdaoese citizens under Jingdaoese law.
5. Aldurians in Jingdao shall not be able to leave the designated ports, except with the proper transit permissions and authorizations from Jingdaoese government officials.

ARTICLE IV.
1. The following Aldurian ports will be opened to Jingdaoese commerce: the city of Punta Santiago, ACD; and the city of Amol, CO.
2. In the foregoing ports open to Jingdaoese commerce, Jingdaoese citizens may permanently reside; shall have the right to lease ground, purchase the buildings thereon, and may erect dwellings and warehouses. No fortification or place of military strength shall be built by Jingdaoese under any pretense, and Aldurian authorities shall enforce this provision and inspect, from time to time, any buildings which are being erected, altered, or repaired.
3. Duties shall be paid to the government of Alduria on all goods landed in these ports, and on all articles of production that are exported as cargo, as prescribed by the law of Alduria.
Jingdaoese in Alduria shall be afforded the same protections as Aldurian citizens, except the participation of Jingdaoese in elections, practices, or other civic duties that should only be reserved to Aldurian citizens under Aldurian law.
4. Jingdaoese in Alduria shall not be able to leave the designated ports, except with the proper transit permissions and authorizations from Aldurian government officials.

ARTICLE V.
1. Companies constituted under the applicable laws and regulations of either High Contracting Party shall have their juridical status recognized within the territories of the other High Contracting Party. It is understood, however, that recognition of juridical status does not of itself confer rights upon companies to engage in the activities for which they are organized. As used in the present Treaty, "companies" means corporations, partnerships, companies, and other associations, whether or not with limited liability and whether or not for profit.
2. Each High Contracting Party shall accord sympathetic consideration to, and shall afford adequate opportunity for consultation on any subject as the other High Contracting Party may determine or set with respect to any matter affecting the operation of the present Treaty.

ARTICLE VI.
1. The present Treaty shall be ratified, and the ratifications thereof shall be exchanged at Punta Santiago and Daocheng as soon as possible.
2. The present Treaty shall enter into force one month after the day of exchange of ratifications. It shall remain in force and shall continue in force as long as the High Contracting Parties wish.
Either High Contracting Party may, by giving written notice to the other High Contracting Party, terminate the present Treaty at any time.

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SIGNED FOR THE REPUBLIC OF ALDURIA:
Manuela Cobre
Ambassador Plenipotentiary from Alduria to the Jingdaoese Empire
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SIGNED FOR THE JINGDAOESE EMPIRE:
Zhang San
Diwang of the Grand Secretariat

Representing the government of the Chidao Emperor, True Holder of the Heavenly Mandate, Bringer of Harmony, Descendant of Cato and Germania, Living Reincarnation of Sisera, Heavenly Light of the Holy Grand Jingdaoese Empire, Pater Familias of the Great Jing Dynasty, Caudillo of the Armed Forces of the Empire, Preserver of Aracigrad, Dutch of Kildare, Prince of Aryasht, Lord Protector of the River Warriors. 

[Alduria]

Countersigned,

NATALIA COTILLA
Prime Minister.