Qing Dynasty (jan 2, 1644 – jan 1, 1911)
Description:
Manchu elites separated selves from Chinese, but learned Confucian thought.
BIG EXPANSION (Taiwan, Mongolia, Tibet, Central Asia)
1800's very strict trade, Chinese exports for silver, no imports
Opium trade/wars caused unequal treaties
Lots of reformation after
DECLINE: economic instability, Han (natives) didn't like foreigners in control, westernization
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