Lord Macartney's trip to Beijing in 1793

A. resulted in his being refused permission to go to the capital.
B. created a scandal because Macartney tried to sell opium to local businessmen.
C. was the primary action leading to the fall of the Qing.
D. failed, as the Chinese government did not want additional trade with Britain.
E. succeeded in obtaining Hong Kong for Great Britain.


Answer: D

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