Treaty of Nanking

1842 CE · Çin · diplomatic

Through the treaty that ended the First Opium War, China ceded Hong Kong to Britain and opened its ports to trade; the era of the "unequal treaties" began.

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What was Treaty of Nanking?
Through the treaty that ended the First Opium War, China ceded Hong Kong to Britain and opened its ports to trade; the era of the "unequal treaties" began.
When did Treaty of Nanking happen?
1842 CE
Where did Treaty of Nanking take place?
Çin