KOWLOON's Breaking Point: The Clash That Sparked the Opium War!🔥
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The clash at Kowloon in July 1839, sparked by the brutal attack on Lin Zexu, escalated tensions between British traders and Chinese authorities. British Superintendent Charles Elliot's refusal to hand over the assailants led to a food embargo and naval confrontations, ultimately setting the stage for the First Opium War and altering power dynamics.