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How the Opium Wars Shaped Modern China
We often think of colonialism as a series of treaties signed in European capitals, but the reality on the ground was far more violent and complex. In this episode, we look past the Treaty of Nanjing to explore the human cost of the Opium Wars. We trace how the British East India Company cultivated opium in Bengal, shipped it to Canton, and triggered a humanitarian crisis that forced the Qing Dynasty into two brutal conflicts. You will hear about Lord Napier’s failed diplomacy, the Arrow Incident that sparked the Second War, and the devastating social impact on Chinese society. We also examine…
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