Did you know Britain once fought two wars just to sell drugs? The Opium Wars (1839–1860) changed history forever. Driven by the East India Company, Britain smuggled opium from India into China, creating mass addiction and social collapse. When China resisted, Britain responded with brutal wars—leading to humiliating treaties, the cession of Hong Kong, and the destruction of the Summer Palace. This video explains the First Opium War and the Second Opium War, the role of opium in global trade, and how these wars shaped modern Asia. A dark chapter where profits mattered more than humanity. 👉 Watch till the end to understand why the Opium Wars remain one of the most ruthless trade conflicts in world history. #OpiumWars #EastIndiaCompany #BritishEmpire #ChinaHistory #WorldHistory #HongKongHistory #HistoryDocumentary
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