Emperor Qianlong restricted European missionary activities in China primarily due to concerns over foreign influence and the preservation of Chinese culture and tradition. He viewed these activities as potential threats to social stability and Confucian values, fearing that they could undermine the authority of the state and existing belief systems. Additionally, Qianlong's policies reflected a desire to assert China's sovereignty and limit the intrusion of foreign powers, which he saw as encroachments on Chinese sovereignty.
d. because he feels that chinese religion is fine as it is (APEX)
Philippi
The city of the first European missionary activity was Santiago, which is the capital of Chile. The first European missionaries arrived in Santiago as part of the Spanish colonization efforts in the 16th century.
1921
1921
The island of Macao
1921
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton.
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton.
1494
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton. << NovaNet
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton. << NovaNet