British colonizers exported opium,an addictive narcotic,from their colonies in South Asia to China to help break down Chinese culture.

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This statement is true. British colonizers in South Asia, particularly in India, grew and exported opium to China in the 19th century to create an addiction epidemic and break down Chinese culture, thereby increasing their power and influence in the region. This led to the Opium Wars between China and the British Empire.

British Colonizers Exported Opium,an Addictive Narcotic,from Their Colonies in South