History

The Opium War

  • June 4, 2024
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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.

History

The Treaty of Tianjin

  • May 7, 2023
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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.