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How the Opium Wars Humiliated China — And Fueled Its Rise

How the Opium Wars Humiliated China — And Fueled Its Rise The Opium Wars are the original sin of modern Chinese history. In 1839, Britain declared war on China for one reason: China tried to stop British drug dealers from poisoning its people. Britain won. China was forced to open its doors, pay massive reparations, and watch its population sink into addiction. It was the beginning of the Century of Humiliation. But it was also the beginning of something else: A burning determination to never be that weak again. What You Will Learn: Why Britain went to war over opium The devastating terms of the Treaty of Nanking How opium addiction destroyed Chinese society The psychological impact that lasted generations How humiliation became the fuel for China's rise References and Sources: Julia Lovell (2011): "The Opium War." Picador. Stephen Platt (2018): "Imperial Twilight." Knopf. W. Travis Hanes III & Frank Sanello (2002): "The Opium Wars." Sourcebooks. Treaty of Nanking (1842) — Primary document. The World. Explained, One Truth at a Time. China Decoded is a channel where deep analysis meets bold storytelling. We break down the world's most important social, political, economic, and historical topics — from the truth behind historical events, to modern issues like poverty, corruption, and global inequality. Subscribe if you're searching for critical perspectives, historical truth, and honest conversation about how power, money, and ideology shape our world.