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Hoppo

right|300px|thumb|The Customs House and the Hoppo's Headquarters at Guangzhou

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The early history and functions of the office, 1685–1759
Under the Canton System, 1759–1842
The opium trade and transformed relations
The late 19th century
Changing views
Origin of the word
Notes
References
Citations
Sources

right|300px|thumb|The Customs House and the Hoppo's Headquarters at Guangzhou

Hoppo or Administrator of the Canton Customs (), was the Qing dynasty official at Guangzhou (Canton) given responsibility by the emperor for controlling shipping, collecting tariffs, and maintaining order among traders in and around the Pearl River Delta from 1685 to 1904.