Two opium wars with China and Europe........in one England fought China alone........in the other......the Dutch helped England......

First Opium War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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For the First and Second Opium Wars in China in the 1800s considered as a .... Attempts by a British embassy (led by Macartney in 1793), a Dutch mission ...

Opium Wars - East West Dialogue - Tripod

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However, the true motive for Britain's Opium Wars was far more evil than mere ... in capturing the Netherlands and England as the base for their operations.

Opium War: Britain Stole Hong Kong From China - Serendipity

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How Britain acquired Hong Kong, and the connection to opium. ... been taking over theopium trade from its European capitalist rivals, Portugal and Holland.

Opium Wars - Mount Holyoke College

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Opium trade was originally dominated by the Dutch, but was soon taken over by theBritish due to British rule in India and the foundation of the East India ...

Opium Wars - New World Encyclopedia

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Feb 20, 2015 - The Opium Wars (or the Anglo-Chinese Wars) were two wars fought in the ... The British, following the Dutch lead, had been purchasing opium ...