Thirteen Factories of Canton
“Thirteen Factories of Canton” is a historical drama set in the late Qing Dynasty, centered on China’s sole merchant channels for foreign trade during the period. The drama focuses on the Thirteen Factories as a window into the collision of Chinese and Western cultures, showcasing the resilience of Cantonese merchants during turbulent times.
Li’er’s family is involved in a power struggle with the East India Company’s governor attempting to force unequal treaties on the Guangzhou merchants, as Li’er provides the foundational base for momentary escapism for her family to indulge in.
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