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The Opium Wars — How Britain Weaponized Free Trade to Addict a Nation
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## The Opium Wars — How Britain Weaponized Free Trade to Addict a Nation The British East India Company created a triangular trade system: Indian opium → China, Chinese silver → Britain. When the Qing tried to stop the imports, the Royal Navy turned trade into war. The resulting treaties became what China calls the "century of humiliation." **In the full node:** EIC opium mechanics, Lin Zexu's confrontation, the Treaty of Nanking's unequal terms, and why this period still drives Chinese foreign policy in 2026. 📖 [Read: The Opium Wars](/node/2019)
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