The First Opium War in 1840 opened the prologue of Chinese modem history while at the same time served as the starting-point for Chinese people to fight against invasions from the West.

• 1840年爆发的中英“第一次鸦片战争”，揭开了中国近代历史的的序幕，同时也成为中国人民反击西方列强侵略的起点。