End of opium war (18 mars 1839 – 29 août 1842)
Description:
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.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
18 mars 1839
29 août 1842
~ 3 years and 5 months