The Chinese limited trade with foreigners to the port of Canton (Guangzhou) primarily to maintain control over foreign influences and protect their economy and culture. This policy allowed the Qing dynasty to monitor and regulate foreign trade more effectively while minimizing the impact of Western powers. Additionally, the restrictions helped manage the influx of foreign goods and ideas, which the Chinese viewed as potentially destabilizing. Ultimately, this approach aimed to safeguard China's sovereignty during a period of increasing foreign interest and intrusion.
Reconstructed trade to the city of Canton.
Reconstructed trade to the city of Canton.
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton.
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton. << NovaNet
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton. << NovaNet
Reconstructed trade to the city of Canton.
Reconstructed trade to the city of Canton.
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton.
Reconstructed trade to the city of Canton.
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton.
Restricted trade to the city of Canton
Reconstructed trade to the city of Canton.
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton. << NovaNet
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton. << NovaNet
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton. << NovaNet
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton. << NovaNet
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton. << NovaNet