Opium Wars (1 ene 1840 año – 1 ene 1858 año)

Descripción:

- Opium smuggled into China by Britain
- Flouted Chinese law
- Corrupted officials turned a blind eye to illegal trade
- Massive outflow of silver to pay fro Opium

As a result:
- Opening of more British ports in China

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