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Opium War
The Opium War, also known as the First Sino-British War, took place between June 1840 and August 1842. The war was triggered by the Qing government’s ban on the British opium trade to China. As a result of the Qing army’ defeat, the government was forced to sign an unequal treaty. This war is regarded as the beginning of China’s modern history.