Second Opium War
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The Second Opium War (1856–1860) was a military conflict in which British and French forces fought against China, primarily to expand their trade rights and influence in the country. The war matters historically because it resulted in China's further opening to Western trade and influence, marking another step in the decline of Chinese power during the 19th century.
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United Kingdom