Opium wars #opium #shorts #opiumwars #wars #history
Channel: Fascinating World
Date: 2024-02-26

Opium Wars (1839-1842, 1856-1860): Conflicts between China and the West, notably Britain, fueled by trade imbalances and the opium trade. Resulting treaties weakened the Qing Dynasty, fueled Chinese nationalism, and underscored Western imperialism, reflecting broader 19th-century themes.