The Opium Wars in China occurred when pro-Chinese nationalists attacked foreign influences and Christians.

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The Opium Wars were actually fought between China and Great Britain over the British importation of opium into China, which led to addiction and social problems in the country. The wars resulted in China ceding control of Hong Kong to Britain and opening up to foreign trade and influence. While there were some anti-foreign and anti-Christian sentiments in China at the time, they were not the direct cause of the Opium Wars.

The Opium Wars in China Occurred When Pro-Chinese Nationalists Attacked