The purpose of Lin Zexu’s letter was to inform Queen Victoria that opium would no longer be allowed in China. In the letter, Lin Zexu expressed his concerns about the negative effects of opium on Chinese society and formally requested that Britain stop its opium trade into China.
What was the purpose of Lin Zexu’s letter?
to inform the Chinese emperor of the harm caused by opium
to inform Queen Victoria that opium would no longer be allowed in China
to persuade Queen Victoria to increase the amount of opium coming into China
to persuade the Chinese emperor that opium could be beneficial to Chinese people
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