jan 1, 1842 - British Force Qing to Sign Unequal Treaties
Description:
- Treaty of Nanjing gives British control over Hong Kong Port- They can control the flow of materials and tax it
- Extraterritorial Rights - British are exempt from taxes and laws in China
- Doesn't allows China to industrialize
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1842
Now
~ 183 years ago