For Xi, rare-earths bombshell signaled a new toughness, while TikTok was ‘spiritual opium’ that could be turned into a ...
China’s rise to prosperity and the place it holds today as a world power is spectacular. But the road was long and hard. When ...
The once-mighty Imperial China had faced enormous hardships by the 1860s: the Taiping rebellion, two Opium wars, multiple ...
China understands the importance of development and security. Following the Opium War of 1840, the country was unable to ...
Researchers analyzing an extremely rare Egyptian alabastron inscribed with the name of Persian ruler Xerxes I have discovered traces of opium within the ancient vessel, suggesting that the narcotic ...
Sunken finds in the South China Sea testify to rich trade networks used over hundreds of years. The sea routes brought ...
Once known as the ''Crown of the Hill States'', Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh now finds itself struggling to regain its past economic glory.
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How the Opium Wars Unfolded

This video uses Google Earth to retrace the Opium Wars between Britain and Qing China, revealing the global trade routes, ...
From Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Thailand’s weird museums showcase odd histories, strange artefacts, and unexpected cultural stories.
The consumer price index increased by 0.1 percent from the previous month, though it fell by 0.3 percent compared to the same period last year. Core consumer price index, stripping out food and energy ...
Long before wheat was imposed upon as the only complement to our meals, we ate a variety of grains and millets. Our stomachs need that again.