The ‘Treaty of Nanking’ was signed after which conflict?
AFirst Opium War
BTaiping Rebellion
CSecond Opium War
DBoxer Rebellion
Explanation
• Signed in 1842, it was the first of the ‘unequal treaties’ between China and Western powers.
• It forced China to cede Hong Kong to the UK.
• It opened several ports to British trade.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Competitive Exams
- Subtopic: FPSC/PPSC Past Papers

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