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Renewal of the Song-Liao Peace Treaty

Type Event Region Asia Time 1060–1069

In the 1060s, Song and Liao repeatedly exchanged envoys under the Chanyuan Treaty (1005), confirming annual tribute and border terms to maintain peac…

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  1. 1064Kaifeng and Shangjing Linhuang Prefecture · ChinaSong and Liao mutually dispatched New Year congratulatory envoys and state-letter envoys, exchanging documents to confirm the borders, annual tribute amounts, and market rules set by the Chanyuan Treaty, showing the peace relationship continuing.
  2. 1067Kaifeng · HenanAfter the death of Song Emperor Yingzong Zhao Shu, Emperor Xingzong of Liao sent envoys to Song to offer condolences and congratulate Emperor Shenzong Zhao Xu on his accession; through ritual diplomacy the two sides again confirmed their brotherly alliance and desire for peaceful coexistence.
  3. 1060–1069Hebei border markets · HebeiThroughout the 1060s, Song delivered silver and silk annual tribute on schedule, Liao opened border markets, and merchants traveled constantly between the two sides; the peace treaty was continuously implemented and renewed in practice.

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