After this country sent an unsuccessful embassy to China, its monarch was told to "tremblingly obey and show no negligence" in a letter by the Qianlong (chien-lung) Emperor.
After this country sent an unsuccessful embassy to China, its monarch was told to "tremblingly obey and show no negligence" in a letter by the Qianlong (chien-lung) Emperor. The Canton commissioner Lin Zexu (dzuh-shyoo) sent an open letter of complaint to this country's monarch in 1839. An officer from this country led the Ever Victorious Army during the Taiping Rebellion, earning the nickname "Chinese." A war began in (*) 1856 after Chinese officials seized a former pirate ship flying this country's flag, the Arrow. This country's troops helped French troops sack the Summer Palace in 1860. This country signed the "unequal treaty" of Nanking after a war fought to preserve its trade of opium to China. For 10 points, name this country that controlled Hong Kong.
After this country sent an unsuccessful embassy to China, its monarch was told to "tremblingly obey and show no negligence" in a letter by the Qianlong (chien-lung) Emperor.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland [or Great Britain; or the British Empire; prompt on England]