By the end of the eighteenth century, the illegal trade in _________, or "foreign mud," constituted the most profitable import commodity in China, especially around the area of Guangzhou (Canton).

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Opium trade became highly profitable and was indeed referred to as "foreign mud" during the late 18th century, especially impacting the region around Guangzhou (Canton), China.

By the End of the Eighteenth Century, the Illegal Trade