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Selling of Opium
The selling of opium in China and Hong Kong is a massive success.
The British import opium from India, which is part of the British Empire.
Opium is a drug made from poppies -
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Hong Kong 1800 - 2017
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First Opium War
The First Opium Wars Begin as China tries to stop the import of opium into China because too many people are becoming addicted to the drug and it was destroying the social structure of China. The battle took place near Canton (nowadays called Guangzhou) -
Hong Kong leased to Britain
Treaty of Nanking signed by China and then Hong Kong was leased to Britain to help stop the first opium war. The British wanted Hong Kong because it had a sheltered harbour where their trade ships could moor -
1997 - The Handover
Hong Kong is handed back to China after the 99 year lease expires. It becomes a SAR - and is able to manage it own affairs.
