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ARTICLE 19

Italy agrees to the abrogation of the lease from the Chinese Gov-
ernment under which the Italian concession at Tientsin is now held,
and to the transfer to the Chinese Government of any documents be-
longing to the Archives of the Concession which are still in Italian
possession.

ARTICLE 20

Italy renounces in favour of China the rights accorded to Italy in
relation to the International Settlements at Shanghai and Amoy, and
agrees that the said Settlements shall revert to the administration and
control of the Chinese Government.

Section V.—Albania
ARTICLE 21

Italy recognises and undertakes to respect the sovereignty and
independence of the State of Albania.

ARTICLE 22

Italy recognises that the Island of Saseno 1s part of the territory
of Albania and renounces all claims thereto.

ARTICLE 23

Italy formally renounces in favour of Albania all property (apart
from normal diplomatic and consular premises), rights, interests and
advantages of all kinds in Albania acquired by the Italian State,
whether before or after 1939. Italy also renounces all claims to spe-
cial interests or influence in Albania.

ARTICLE 24

Italian nationals in Albania will enjoy the same juridical status as
other foreign nationals, but Italy recognises the legality of all Albanian
measures annulling or modifying concessions or special rights granted
to Italian nationals provided that such measures are taken within a
year from the coming into force of the present Treaty.

ARTICLE 25

Italy recognises that all agreements and arrangements made be-
tween Italy and the authorities in Albania installed by Italy from
April 1939 to September 19438 are null and void.