there was a withdrawal of most British forces and supplies from Liugong, and finally a Japanese military landing and occupation of the island on 1 October 1940 (a day after Japan considered the lease expired, although Britain did not agree that their rights had lapsed as a new lease had been negotiated). In 1949, the island was occupied by the People's Liberation Army. See also Ding Ruchang, memorial house on the island References External links Online article hosted by Shandong On Internet An Overview of Liugong Island Scenic Spot Islands of Shandong Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Shandong Naval history of China Weihai Weihaiwei under British rule