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In 1858, the Treaty of Tientsin was signed between China and Russia, establishing the border between the two nations along the Amur River. Historian Lucy Peterson hypothesizes that the treaty was intended to prevent further territorial disputes and enhance trade between the two nations. Peterson supports her assertion by comparing the economic and political climates before and after the treaty was signed. She found that the trade volume increased substantially post-treaty, and the number of territorial disputes decreased.

Which of the following, if true, would most strongly support Peterson's hypothesis?