Taylor's stance on which trade had a significant impact?
Silk
Opium
Tea
Spices
Answer
The Opium trade during the 17 and 18 century was the catalyst for significant developments with lasting impact. Taylor's opposition to the East India Company's opium trade with China, the so-called Opium Wars, had severe political, economic, and social consequences, not only for Britain and China but also shaping modern-day geopolitical realities and global drug policy.
Tracing the Trailblazer: The Hudson Taylor Expedition
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