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Second Opium War

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Second Opium War

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Also known as Second Anglo-Chinese War, Second China War, Arrow War, Anglo-French expedition to China

1856–1860 war between British–French forces and China

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The Second Opium War (1856–1860) was a military conflict in which British and French forces fought against China, primarily to expand their trade rights and influence in the country. The war matters historically because it resulted in China's further opening to Western trade and influence, marking another step in the decline of Chinese power during the 19th century.

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Instance of
war
Part of
Opium Wars
Location
Qing dynasty
Image
Second Opium War-guangzhou.jpg
Participant
United States
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Commons category
Second Opium War
start time
1856-01-01
end time
1860-01-01
topic's main category
Category:Second Opium War
on focus list of Wikimedia project
Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
point in time
1856-10-08
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Encyclopedic overview

Belligerents

United Kingdom

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