China was easily defeated by the British in the first Opium War because

China was easily defeated by the British in the first Opium War because of the strong, well equipped and disciplined naval force of British.

The First Opium War was fought between March 18, 1839 to August 29, 1842.

The First Opium War was fought between March 18, 1839 to August 29, 1842. The British Navy moved in and easily defeated the outdated Chinese Naval forces. They captured some important ports and then occupied several cities along the Coast of China.

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