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End of China Trade Monopoly
- When
- 1833
- Where
- United Kingdom
The Saint Helena Act 1833 ended the East India Company's monopoly on trade with China and the Far East, ending its commercial activities.
The Act, also known as the Charter Act 1833, extended the Company's charter for twenty years but ended its commercial activities, making it a purely administrative body. The Company lost its monopoly on trade with China and other parts of the Far East.
Sources
- East India Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
- Government of India Act 1833 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-06
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