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Eventually, the term Communist became identified with the brand of Socialism that came to be called “Marxism.”
Is this the same Communism as the Soviet Union Communism?
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to my Celestial Court and to be in control of your country’s trade with China, this request is contrary to all usage of my dynasty and cannot possibly be entertained. It is true that Europeans, in the service of the dynasty, have been permitted to live at Peking, but they are compelled to adopt Chinese dress, they are strictly confined to their own precincts and are never permitted to return home.
The emperor basically saying that diplomat sent to his country cannot return home
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You, O King, live beyond the confines of many seas, nevertheless, impelled by your humble desire to partake of the benefits of our civilisation, you have dispatched a mission respectfully bearing your memorial. Your Envoy has crossed the seas and paid his respects at my Court on the anniversary of my birthday. To show your devotion, you have also sent offerings of your country’s produce.
throughout the entire passage the emperor had a condescending tone
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All those people in China who sell opium or smoke opium should receive the death penalty.
The selling of opium is punishable by death
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