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Casus Belli for First Opium War
- When
- 1839–1842
- Where
- Qing China
The destruction of opium provided the casus belli for Great Britain to declare war on Qing China, initiating the First Opium War.
The action provided casus belli for Great Britain to declare war on Qing China. What followed is known as the First Opium War (1839–1842), which initiated China's opening for trade with foreign nations under a series of treaties.
Sources
- Destruction of opium at Humen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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