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The document presents two perspectives on the morality of the opium trade in the 19th century. An American merchant who lived in China for 40 years argues that opium smoking was no more harmful than drinking wine in moderation. However, a British merchant strongly refutes this view, arguing that opium is unambiguously a poison that is destructive on both health and morals when used or traded in large quantities. He asserts that attempts to defend the massive opium trade on moral grounds are indefensible and

Author

Jefferson Sheng

Language

EN