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Learn about the events leading to conflict between Britain and China with this clip from The Story of China. Imports into China rose from 200 chests in 1729 to 40,000 chests in 1838. China was aware, not only of the damaging effects on its people, but also of the drain on its silver reserves, and tried to ban opium. But the highly profitable ...
May 9, 2017
Opium War History
Two opium wars in the mid-19th century—primarily the First Opium War (1839–1842)—tested Qing China's power and sovereignty. The crisis began when British traders pressed for open trade after selling opium to China, fueling addiction and draining silver. Chinese officials seized opium and blockaded traders, prompting a brutal conflict with modernized British forces. China faced superior weaponry, steamships, and artillery, while domestic turmoil worsened as bureaucrats and merchants blamed foreig
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Two opium wars in the mid-19th century—primarily the First Opium War (1839–1842)—tested Qing China's power and sovereignty. The crisis began when British traders pressed for open trade after selling opium to China, fueling addiction and draining silver. Chinese officials seized opium and blockaded traders, prompting a brutal conflict with modernized British forces. China faced superior weaponry, steamships, and artillery, while domestic turmoil worsened as bureaucrats and merchants blamed foreig
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