HIS385H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Eurocentrism, Civilizing Mission, Mass Production
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Hong kong became british colony due to opium war. Worldviews trade war colony opium war: between chinese empire and westerns mid-19th century, the trade is the main reason that hong kong became a colony. (qing dynasty) 1843- hong kong officially became a british colony how chinese see their relations with others. Qing dynasty considered that a dynasty means not only power controlled within the territories, but also the borders and outside territory. Empire of all of the heaven. outside china was considered as inferior civilized vs. uncivilized in chinese society. Nation-state as identity nationalism the identity is depends on where you live geographically. people to fully accept chinese culture. -bothers britain and the rest of europe. interact conflict. - in westerns, people from different countries were seen as equal, you can"t force other country"s. Globalization of trade, 16th-18th century. (20th century term) Spice and souls; spice islands- preserve food merchandise from european countries were imported into china.
