How did the british opium trade affect the chinese economy?

Products of China, such as tea, porcelain and silk, were very demanded in Europe. These things had to be paid only in silver, which had bad trade imbalance for the British, until they were able to reverse that situation importing opium into China.

he believed that congress would be better not dealing with "lobbyists", or people who seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue, since historically, they had problems with these kinds of people. he thought lobbying produces benefits, but should be carefully monitored.