Former Site of the Japanese Consulate in Jiujiang

Former Site of the Japanese Consulate in Jiujiang

The Former Site of the Japanese Consulate in Jiujiang is a cultural relic protection unit of Jiangxi Province.

Formerly called the Consulate by the Japanese, it is located at No. 12 Pengpu Road, Xunyang District, Jiujiang City (originally No. 16 Pengpu Road). After the Second World War, the Japanese government established this consulate in 1912 to expand its invasive influence in China and gather political, economic, military, and cultural intelligence. On June 13, 1925, the people of Jiujiang gathered to give speeches in front of the Japanese Consulate to combat imperialist forces and show solidarity with the May Fourth Movement. They angrily stormed the consulate, marking a glorious chapter in Jiujiang’s anti-imperialist struggle.

The consulate is a two-story red brick-and-stone building in Russian style, with a construction area of 425 square meters. The steps in front are one meter high, and the foundation below the steps is made of bluestone. The original roof was a hipped roof featuring skylights and chimneys, which were later removed when an additional floor was added. The rest of the structure retains its original appearance.

Source: Records of Lushan District

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units of Jiangxi Province