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The first Chinese port of trade to Europeans was Guangzhou, also known as Canton. It became a significant center for trade in the 16th century, particularly during the Ming and Qing dynasties, when European merchants, including the Portuguese and British, established trading relations. Guangzhou served as the primary gateway for Western goods entering China and for Chinese exports to Europe. The city's favorable location and established trade networks facilitated this early interaction.
The main Chinese port was called the Port of Shanghai. It is one of the largest and busiest ports in the world, serving as a major gateway for trade in China.
The main Chinese port was called Guangzhou. Guangzhou is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in South China.
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The port cities of Burma, Singapore and Hong Kong.
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In the mid-1760s, the Chinese attempted to limit European trade and involvement by enforcing strict regulations on foreign merchants. They designated the southern port of Canton (Guangzhou) as the sole trading port for Europeans, allowing only limited access to Chinese goods. Additionally, the Qing government imposed heavy restrictions on trade practices, requiring foreign traders to operate through licensed Chinese merchants known as hong. This approach aimed to control foreign influence and maintain Chinese sovereignty over trade.
The first Japanese port that was opened to the European traders was known as Nagasaki.