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In the late 1800s, European countries seeking to rectify a trade imbalance began smuggling opium into China. In a golden era of wealth and international glory, the Chinese were unprepared. It wasn’t long before a large portion of the Chinese population was hooked on the drug, leading to a social crisis of huge proportions. This led to the Qing Emperor banning the import of opium and cracking down on European smugglers, which in turn infuriated the European countries, particularly Britain, and instigated a war [1].
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In the shadow of the Great Wall, a young Uyghur boy recites Mandarin phrases in a classroom where his native tongue is unwelcome. This is the face of China's ethnic policy—a delicate balance between celebrated diversity and forced assimilation.
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