Kwang-Chou-Wan (Twilight of a New Era)

Territory of Kwang-Chou-Wan (French: Territoire de Kouang-Tchéou-Wan) is part of the French Union in China. Also called the French Hong-Kong. It consists of the French concession of Kwang-Chou-Wan obtained from China in 1898 for a 99 year lease.

Kwang-Chou-Wan depends of the Ministry of Overseas Territories. The Governor-General is in charge of all the administration, assisted by a Territorial Council The Gendarmerie de d'outre-mer is responsible for public order. An auxiliary force, Garde Indigene, was created for Kwang-Chou-Wan.

Kwang-Chou-Wan is considered an electoral district for the elections of the National Assembly. Only French citizens can vote for the presidential, legislative elections and local elections. Non French that resided in the concessions over 5 years can vote for delegates of the Territorial Advisory Council.

Kwang-Chou-Wan as several industries including shipping and coal mining. Besides being an important port of call for the French Navy and commercial lines. In 1939 an Special Economic Zone (zone économique spéciale, ZES) was established in order to promote economical and commercial development.

During the South Campaigns for National Unity (1927-1929) Second Sino-Japanese War an Great Pacific War (1937-1946) Kwang-Chou-Wan received a large number of refuges and displaced persons. The International Refugee Organization established regional center and administered the displaced persons and refugee camps. The refugees settled and were employed by industries of the ZES. Boosting local production and economy, particularly after the War.