What was the most significant result of the Opium Wars?

The Opium Wars ended in treaties that forced China to open ports to foreign trade and grant Britain other privileges, including control of Hong Kong after the First Opium War. These concessions greatly increased Britain’s influence in China. China did lose some control over tariffs, but that was part of the broader expansion of British influence, making C the most significant result.

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