joint concession; international settlement
Historical term for a foreign concession in China administered by multiple countries, such as the Shanghai International Settlement. Contrasts with 専管租界 (exclusive concession).
See also: 専管租界
The Shanghai International Settlement was established in the mid-19th century.
In the joint concession, multiple countries held administrative authority.
A concession administered by a single foreign power, as opposed to the joint administration of 共同租界.
General term for a foreign concession in China; 共同租界 is a specific type.
Compound of 共同 (joint) and 租界 (concession), referring to a territory in China leased to multiple foreign powers and governed jointly.