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They restricted European trade to the city of Canton. << NovaNet
Reconstructed trade to the city of Canton.
In the late 1700s, the Chinese limited European trade primarily to the city of Canton, known today as Guangzhou. This restriction was part of the Qing Dynasty's efforts to control foreign influence and trade. The Canton System established a trade monopoly, allowing European merchants to interact only with designated Chinese merchants, known as hong. This system significantly shaped the dynamics of trade between China and European powers during that period.
chy was a natural progression from the long held European belief in the Divine Right of Kings. Many European monarchs claimed this absolute power, denying citizens any rights to limit the range of their power. By the 19th century, however, only Russia recognized The Divine Right of Kings.
I think because to further limit chinese influence ,the Mongols welcomed a strong foreign presence in china