How and Why did China Lose its position as a World Leader during the 19th Century

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Slowly but gradually the land was regaining its former glory, matching the western world and becoming a worthy rival. http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/core9/phalsall/texts/taiping.html http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0836734.html
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After conquering continents, the Europeans now had masses of fine gold, jewelry, exceptional craftsmanship, newest weapons, other valuable items and opium. Nonetheless, Britain wanted trade with the Kingdom of China. China's economy was bigger than Britain, and the trade was in their favor, so the Brits wanted to tip the balance to them...
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