The Qing ruler ceded Hong Kong, at the time home to a dozen or so fishing villages, to the British during the First Opium War on January 20, 1841. That fateful day continues to shape Hong Kong’s present. Here’s a look at the history.
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It is hard for us to grasp the timescale of Chinese history and culture. Their history and language can be traced back nearly 5,000 years. The Chinese collective psyche is dominated by three obsessions, each of which is borne in the country’s history. Without understanding these, it is impossible to understand why China acts the way it does.
Amitava Ghosh’s latest book ‘Smoke and Ashes’ explores the remarkable history of the opium poppy, and how it has shaped – and is shaping – the world around us.