The Opium Wars: How Britain Bought China to Its Knees — Fexingo History copertina

The Opium Wars: How Britain Bought China to Its Knees — Fexingo History

The Opium Wars: How Britain Bought China to Its Knees — Fexingo History

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the Opium Wars, exploring how Britain used opium to pry open China's markets. They discuss the Canton system, Lin Zexu's crackdown, the Treaty of Nanjing, and the long-term consequences including the ceding of Hong Kong. The conversation also covers the Second Opium War and the burning of Yuanmingyuan, highlighting the unequal treaties that reshaped Sino-British relations.

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