Cut this from the Real Life section, as it doesn't really fit the trope. Though the Opium Wars were about trade, the military forces were under government command, making it a plain old nation vs. nation fight.
Part of the initial Opium War among England, United States and China; for more information look for the Opium Wars (in the other wiki click here) trade benefits and all. For more if I don't recall wrong it is around the 1839-1842 period. When the United States got to sign their treaty in 1844, it made the Brits condition for their MegaCorp seem saint in comparison. Given that it was a Gunboat Diplomacy (not to mention the Curb-Stomp Battle that it was) at some points, the list included (the side of the Brits, not the U.S. one):
Indemnification for burnt opium.
Give Hong Kong to the Brits.
Give five Chinese harbors.
Expecting the British citizens to submit to Chinese laws.
Tax exemption just up to 5% of customs to foreign merchandise.
Cut this from the Real Life section, as it doesn't really fit the trope. Though the Opium Wars were about trade, the military forces were under government command, making it a plain old nation vs. nation fight.