Yes, there is a flourishing maritime trade in China
Yongle sent out maritime expeditions to showcase China's power and gain tribute from other countries to acknowledge China's superiority. These expeditions aimed to establish trade relationships, spread Chinese culture, and solidify China's dominance in the region.
China has a vast coastline along the Pacific Ocean that stretches over 14,000 kilometers. This coastline provides China with access to important maritime trade routes and influences its economy and geopolitics.
China participated in the Silk Road trade route, exchanging silk, porcelain, and tea with other regions such as the Middle East, Central Asia, and Europe. Additionally, China engaged in maritime trade with countries in Southeast Asia, India, and Africa, exporting goods such as ceramics, spices, and textiles.
It gave the British (mainly the Dutch) access to China which was helpful since China was pretty much the main source of resources.
The magnetic compass allowed for more accurate navigation for Chinese explorers and traders, leading to increased maritime trade and exploration. This contributed to the growth of China’s economy and its influence in the region.
The sea trade that was denied by Britain was the Maritime fur trade. The Maritime fur trade was a ship based fur trade system that really focused on getting the furs of sea otters and other animals.
Maritime trade was preferred to overland trade for several reasons, including lower costs, higher carrying capacity, speed, and ability to access a wider range of markets. Ships were able to transport larger quantities of goods at a lower cost than caravans over land, making maritime trade more efficient and profitable. Additionally, maritime trade allowed merchants to reach distant markets in different regions and continents much faster than overland routes.
Portugal was the first European country to establish direct maritime trade with China. In the early 16th century, Portuguese explorer Jorge Álvares reached the southern coast of China in 1513, paving the way for further exploration and trade. This initiated a significant period of interaction between Europe and China, primarily through the Portuguese trading post in Macau.
An economy primarily based on trade with countries via the sea. Islands are primarily maritime economies.
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Australia still has a good relationship with China even with our outrage over Human Rights Violations in Tibet because of trade and mutual respect.
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