European colonial powers faced resistance in China due to the Industrial Revolution advantage and Opium Wars, leading to territorial claims and weakening of Chinese sovereignty.
European colonial powers faced significant resistance in China due to various factors. The Industrial Revolution in Europe gave them an advantage through mass production, while the Opium Wars helped weaken Chinese society. Different European powers such as Britain, Portugal, Germany, France, and Russia sought control in different regions of China, impacting its sovereignty. Japan also acquired territories like Korea and Taiwan.
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