Episode
Episode 152 – China: The Opium Wars (1839-1860 CE)
Mohammad Fazeli
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2025-10-11
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During the Qing Dynasty, China faced two Western invasions (1839-1860) centered on opium trade, fundamentally destabilizing imperial authority. The Opium Wars emerged from complex political and economic forces, devastating Chinese society and governance. This episode examines the Read more…During the Qing Dynasty, China faced two Western invasions (1839-1860) centered on opium trade, fundamentally destabilizing imperial authority. The Opium Wars emerged from complex political and economic forces, devastating Chinese society and governance. This episode examines the origins, progression, and lasting consequences of these conflicts, demonstrating how drug trade imperialism reshaped Asia's geopolitical landscape and initiated China's century of foreign domination. Close