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Gennadij [26K]
3 years ago
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Why do you believe the British were interested in establishing trade ports in China?

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ella [17]3 years ago
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The British used the profits from the trade ports to purchase such Chinese luxury goods as porcelain, silk, and tea, which were in great demand in the West. They wanted to ensure they were able to import their goods (the most lucrative being opium) and waged two wars to do so.

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