The Opium War China and Britain did not have a good relationship during the 19th century. There was much hostility towards both nations. British merchants had exported many goods from China, and they had paid the Chinese with nothing but silver. Britain started losing much of its silver in this time period, while China having more silver, was in the upper hand between the two nations.
Opium War
The Opium War China and Britain did not have a good relationship during the 19th century. There was much hostility towards both nations. British merchants had exported many goods from China, and they had paid the Chinese with nothing but silver. Britain started losing much of its silver in this time period, while China having more silver, was in the upper hand between the two nations.
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