In the 19th century, the British and Chinese went to war on two separate occasions.

The reasons why they went to war are both simple and complicated.

The more complicated reason has to do with the trade policies of the British Empire

and centuries-old entrenched attitudes in the part of the Qing Dynasty.

The simple reason had to do with pushing drugs as a matter of national policy.

Learn more about the opium wars, why Britain and China went to war and how it affected the future

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Capital at risk internet banking customers only, account fees and charges apply. I normally give a bit of background to explain most episodes that deal with a historical

event.

For this episode it is especially necessary because the causes of the conflict

between Britain and China were rather complicated.

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