After fighting two wars to stop this British drug trade, the Chinese government gave up control of what city?

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Britney Shea

16 May, 18:18

After fighting two wars to stop this British drug trade, the Chinese government gave up control of what city?

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Haley Morris · Answer 1

Hong Kong

After winning the war, the British forced the Chinese to sign the Treaty of Nanking. The treaty reestablished trade between the countries and opened up five trade ports to Britain. It also forced China to pay $21 million in reparations and gave Britain control of the city of Hong Kong.