The Opium Wars
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The Opium Wars and Trade Relations with China
This chapter explores the trade relations between Europeans and China during the Opium Wars, discussing the Chinese trade restrictions on Europeans, the discovery of opium as a trading product, and the devastating effects of opium addiction on the Chinese economy. It also covers Governor General Lin-Zek-Zu's attempt to end the opium trade, the British traders' appeals for compensation, and the subsequent treaties forced upon China.
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