Which of the following was an economic consequence of the 'Unequal Treaties' imposed on China?
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Correct answer: Western powers gained 'Extraterritoriality' and control over Chinese customs duties
The treaties stripped China of its 'tariff autonomy,' meaning it could not protect its own industries from cheap Western goods. This economic subordination turned China into a 'hypo-colony' of multiple foreign powers.
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