1. China and Imperialism
European countries did not build schools or hospitals in China nor did they set up European-run governments in China. ... China's central government was particularly strong for much of the time that the Europeans were there. ... They even went to limits to send armies to help the Chinese government keep their power over its people in control. ... In 1729, governmental officials passed a law against bringing opium into China. ... Afterwards, the Chinese had to pay indemnities to the foreign governments. ...
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