Fentanyl Is China's Revenge?

We’re diving into the Opium Wars — a conflict that dramatically changed the modern world in ways you probably don’t even realize. It all started with Britain’s obsession with Chinese tea. The problem was, the British had almost nothing to pay for it. So they came up with a cynical solution: they got China hooked on opium. That’s how Britain managed to drain the country of both its tea and its silver. Watch the full video to see how this wild story unfolded and how its consequences still echo across the world today. Let us know in the comments: did you know about these facts, or did something catch you by surprise? ⚡️ Support us on Patreon —   / 25_yesterday   🔻 Don't miss previous videos:    • Hundred Years' War: The Longest War in His...      • The Cruel Experiments the US Kept Secret      • WWI: The Most Pointless War in History   This video is for educational and entertainment purposes. It reflects the author’s personal opinions and isn’t meant to represent an official position or expert advice. If you’re interested in the topic, feel free to explore it further on your own. 📎 Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14... 00:00 History’s Comeback 01:58 A Fragile Superpower 04:19 China Closes Its Doors 06:35 Britain’s Deadly Solution 10:52 China Strikes Back 13:40 The First Opium War 18:15 The Bloodiest Civil War 21:03 The Second Opium War 25:44 Unintended Consequences 28:43 The Century of Humiliation