Was China's "Century of Humiliation" Inevitable? History of China 1839-1895 Documentary 2/10

The video explores the impact of the opium trade on China, leading to the rise of trading ports like Hong Kong and Shanghai. It delves into the Taiping Rebellion, highlighting its causes and effects on the Qing Dynasty. The narrative covers various ethnic tensions and rebellions, including the Red Turban and Panthey Rebellions. The Second Opium War and its aftermath are discussed, followed by China's Self-Strengthening Movement aimed at modernization. A comparison with Japan's Meiji Restoration is made, showing differing outcomes. The Sino-French and Sino-Japanese Wars are examined, revealing their impact on China's decline.

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