Closed-Door Policy of the Qing Dynasty and China’s Defeat in the First Opium War
Keywords:
Closed-Door Policy, , Qing dynasty, The First Opium WarAbstract
The implementation of the closed-door policy in the Qing dynasty and China’s defeat in the Opium War also affected the country’s development in terms of politics, administration, military, and foreign affairs including economy and society. Among the problems were bureaucratic corruption, incompetent rulers, a recession of traditional economic systems, outdated military systems, weapons, and equipment, as well as diplomatic neglect with Britain and the Western powers. In addition, the problems that accumulated within the country from the beginning of the Qing dynasty were all important factors that contributed to the total defeat of China in the Opium War.
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