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First Opium War

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First Opium War

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Also known as Anglo-Chinese War, First Opium War, First Anglo-Chinese War

war between Great Britain and China in the 19th century

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The First Opium War was a conflict fought between Great Britain and China in the 19th century, primarily driven by British efforts to expand trade and access to Chinese markets. This war marked a significant shift in global power dynamics and led to increased Western influence over China during a period that would reshape East Asian history.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
war
Part of
Opium Wars
Location
China
Image
Destroying Chinese war junks, by E. Duncan (1843).jpg
Participant
Qing dynasty
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start time
1839-03-18
end time
1842-08-29
Commons category
First Opium War
topic's main category
Category:First Opium War
has immediate cause
Destruction of opium at Humen
immediate cause of
Treaty of Nanjing
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Belligerents

United Kingdom

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