Events tagged with "Lin Zexu"

Historical Events tagged with "Lin Zexu"

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Politics & Government

Lin Zexu's Destruction of Confiscated Opium

June 3rd, 1839 185 years ago

Lin Zexu, a Chinese official, oversaw the destruction of 1.2 million kilograms of opium in Humen, China. This act was in direct response to the illegal opium trade perpetuated by British merchants, which caused widespread addiction and social issues in China. The destruction of the opium, done publicly to demonstrate China’s resolve against foreign influence, ignited tensions between China and Britain, ultimately serving as a catalyst for the First Opium War.