According to the diplomatic policies of Shanghai, the fence-sitting policy of Qing Dynasty, although challenged, was still carried out and safeguarded the stability of Shanghai.

• 日俄战争时期的上海外交表明，清政府的局外中立政策在上海虽然受到挑战，但最终还是得到了贯彻，从而维护了上海的和平与安定。