Which colonizing power forced the opium trade on China in the 19^th Century?

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The British East India Company began importing Opium to China in the late 18th century to pay for its tea and silk exports, but it was not until the 19th century that the Opium trade became a major issue between China and the British Empire. The British effectively forced the Opium trade on China through military force, which led to the Opium Wars between the two countries.

Which Colonizing Power Forced the Opium Trade on China in the 19th

Which Colonizing Power Forced the Opium Trade on China in the 19^th