Treaty of Nanking
The British forced China to sign the Treaty of Nanking after China lost the First Opium War in 1842. The treaty stated that China had to give Britain Hong Kong, 2 billion dollars cash, and open 5 port cities. This led China to give up sovereignty to Europe.[1]
Treaty Of Nanking Media
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Flag of China (1862–1889)
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Flag of China (1862–1889)
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Chinese and English Pages, Treaty of Nanking
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HMS Cornwallis and the British squadron in Nanjing, saluting the conclusion of the treaty
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Treaty of Nanking Historical Materials Exhibition Hall in modern Nanjing
References
- ↑ "Treaty of Nanjing (Nanking), 1842". University of Southern California: U.S.-China Institute. Archived from the original on March 14, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
