Why were the so called unequal treaties considered so unfarir to china?

The so-called unequal treaties were considered unfair to China because they were imposed under duress, primarily following military defeats, and stripped China of sovereignty and territorial integrity. These treaties, such as the Treaty of Nanking in 1842, forced China to cede Hong Kong, open several ports to foreign trade, and grant extraterritorial rights to foreign nationals, undermining Chinese laws and authority. Additionally, they favored Western powers economically and politically, leading to widespread resentment and a sense of humiliation among the Chinese population.