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The primary result of the Opium Wars (1839-1842 and 1856-1860) was the establishment of unequal treaties that favored Western powers, particularly Britain. These treaties, such as the Treaty of Nanking, ceded Hong Kong to Britain, opened several Chinese ports to foreign trade, and granted extraterritorial rights to foreign nationals. This significantly weakened China's sovereignty and marked the beginning of a period of foreign domination and intervention in Chinese affairs. The wars also exacerbated internal strife and contributed to social unrest within China.

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