The Opium War
The Opium War in China was between China and UK over opium trade, resulting in China’s defeat and cession of Hong Kong to the British.
The Opium War in China was between China and UK over opium trade, resulting in China’s defeat and cession of Hong Kong to the British.
The Treaty of Tianjin signed in 1858 after the Second Opium War granted even greater concessions to foreign powers in China further weakend China’s sovereignty.