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In the 1850s the Western Powers sought to renegotiate their commercial treaties with China. The British wanted opening of all China to merchants, legalization of the opium trade and exemption of import tariffs. The Qing Government refused and relations deteriorated when a Hong Kong vessel was boarded by the Chinese and there was an attempt to poison Europeans in [[Hong Kong]]. The French were drawn in following the execution of a missionary and the Russians and Americans also made representations. British and French forces captured [[Canton]] and then took the [[Taku Forts]] outside Tianjin. There was temporary end to hostilities in June 1858 with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaties_of_Tianjin Treaty of Tianjin] which gave extensive rights to the Western Powers. | In the 1850s the Western Powers sought to renegotiate their commercial treaties with China. The British wanted opening of all China to merchants, legalization of the opium trade and exemption of import tariffs. The Qing Government refused and relations deteriorated when a Hong Kong vessel was boarded by the Chinese and there was an attempt to poison Europeans in [[Hong Kong]]. The French were drawn in following the execution of a missionary and the Russians and Americans also made representations. British and French forces captured [[Canton]] and then took the [[Taku Forts]] outside Tianjin. There was temporary end to hostilities in June 1858 with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaties_of_Tianjin Treaty of Tianjin] which gave extensive rights to the Western Powers. | ||
The Qing Government rejected the treaty and in June 1859 Anglo-French forces tried unsuccessfully to take the Taku Forts. In the summer of 1860 a a larger Anglo-French force from Shanghai landed north of Tianjin which they captured. The [[Battle of Pa-li-chao]] in September defeated the Chinese finally and the Summer Palace in [[Peking]] was destroyed. The Convention of Peking ratified the Treaty of Tianjin, the opium trade was legalized, China was opened to western merchants and Britain and France were paid a huge indemnity. | The Qing Government rejected the treaty and in June 1859 Anglo-French forces tried unsuccessfully to take the Taku Forts. In the summer of 1860 a a larger Anglo-French force from Shanghai landed north of Tianjin which they captured. The [[Battle of Pa-li-chao]] in September defeated the Chinese finally and the Summer Palace in [[Peking]] was destroyed. The Convention of Peking ratified the Treaty of Tianjin, the opium trade was legalized, China was opened to western merchants and Britain and France were paid a huge indemnity. | ||
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Also known as the 2nd Opium War and the 2nd Anglo-Chinese War
Summary
| 2nd China War | |
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| 1856-60 | |
| Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns | |
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| East India Company | China |
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| Category: 2nd China War | |
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See our interactive map of 2nd China War 1856-60 locations and routes on Google Maps | |
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In the 1850s the Western Powers sought to renegotiate their commercial treaties with China. The British wanted opening of all China to merchants, legalization of the opium trade and exemption of import tariffs. The Qing Government refused and relations deteriorated when a Hong Kong vessel was boarded by the Chinese and there was an attempt to poison Europeans in Hong Kong. The French were drawn in following the execution of a missionary and the Russians and Americans also made representations. British and French forces captured Canton and then took the Taku Forts outside Tianjin. There was temporary end to hostilities in June 1858 with the Treaty of Tianjin which gave extensive rights to the Western Powers. The Qing Government rejected the treaty and in June 1859 Anglo-French forces tried unsuccessfully to take the Taku Forts. In the summer of 1860 a a larger Anglo-French force from Shanghai landed north of Tianjin which they captured. The Battle of Pa-li-chao in September defeated the Chinese finally and the Summer Palace in Peking was destroyed. The Convention of Peking ratified the Treaty of Tianjin, the opium trade was legalized, China was opened to western merchants and Britain and France were paid a huge indemnity.
External Links
Opium Wars Wikipedia
2nd Opium War 1856-60 Wikipedia
Queen's Dragoon Guards in China 1860 www.qdg.org.uk