165 years ago today, the Second Opium War broke out

2021-10-30 22:21:56

On October 23, 1856, the British Navy launched a brazen attack under the pretext of the "Yarrow Incident" and invaded the Pearl River, and the Second Opium War broke out. During the Second Opium War, the Yuanmingyuan was burned down by the British and French forces. Don't forget the history, forge ahead!

165 years ago today, the Second Opium War broke out

Source: Central Committee of the Communist Youth League

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