Who led the first British envoy to China? What did Europeans think of China in the 1700s? Why did the diplomats bring a huge planetarium as a gift for the Chinese emperor? William and Anita continue the story of the build up to the Opium Wars with the story of the doomed British envoy to China.  _____________<a href="https://empirepod.supportingcast.fm/">Empire Club</a>: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to live show tickets, bonus episodes, book discounts, our exclusive newsletter, and access to our members’ chatroom on Discord! Head to <a href="http://empirepoduk.com">empirepoduk.com</a> to sign up.For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to <a href="http://www.goalhanger.com/">www.goalhanger.com</a>. Empire UK Live Tour: The podcast is going on a UK tour! William and Anita will be live on stage in Glasgow, Birmingham, York and Bristol, discussing how the British Empire continues to shape our everyday lives. Tickets are on sale NOW, to buy yours head to <a href="http://empirepoduk.com">empirepoduk.com</a>.Email: <a href="mailto:empire@goalhanger.com">empire@goalhanger.com</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/empirepoduk/">@empirepoduk </a>Blue Sky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/empirepoduk.bsky.social">@empirepoduk</a> X: <a href="https://x.com/EmpirePodUK">@empirepoduk</a>Assistant Producer: Becki HillsProducer: Anouska LewisSenior Producer: Callum Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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