End of opium war (18 März 1839 Jahr – 29 Aug 1842 Jahr)

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The Treaty of Nanking, signed by China and Britain at the end of the first opium war cedes Hong Kong island to Britain permanently. The treaty and the war, which forced open China's market to opium, capitalise on China's weakness. Sir Henry Pottinger becomes the territory's first governor.

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