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Opium Wars (19th century)

The Opium Wars were a series of conflicts between Britain and Qing China, driven by British commercial interests in tea, silk, and opium, resulting in the forced opening of Chinese borders and the imposition of unequal treaties.

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How did the British force China to open it's borders

Britain compelled Qing China to “open” its borders through military force and diplomatic imposition during the mid‑19th century Opium Wars, using naval expeditions, seized ports, and unequal treaties ...