Opium Wars to the name of a vessel at the starting point of the conflict. The war resulted in the second group of treaty ports being set up; eventually, more than 80 treaty ports were established in China, involving many foreign powers. All foreign traders gained rights to travel within China. Opium Wars The Opium Wars were two wars in the mid-19th century involving China and the British Empire over the British trade of opium and China's sovereignty. The clashes included the First Opium War (1839–1842) and the Second Opium War (1856–1860). The wars and events between them weakened the Qing dynasty
An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China by Staunton brought back detailed descriptions and observations on the Chinese culture that were received with curiosity in the West and led to the commercial success of the book and the publication of several translations and subsequent writings on the Macartney Mission. In the title of the account the King of Great Britain is presented equal if not superior to the Emperor of China, as both names are written in capitals, with King George III's names printed in a larger font. This shows the immense confidence with which the English Empire faced the Ancient Chinese Empire. This confidence is also