The Chinese initially viewed Europeans as barbarians due to their different customs and appearance. However, they also recognized their advanced technology and saw the potential for trade and diplomatic relations.
The Chinese thought the Europeans were "barbarians" due to their different customs, language, and appearance. Europeans were initially seen as uncivilized outsiders by the Chinese.
The Ming Chinese believed that all Europeans were smugglers because many of the early European merchants engaged in illegal smuggling activities to evade Chinese trade regulations and restrictions. This behavior led to a negative perception of all Europeans among the Ming Chinese authorities.
Chinese miners were often hired specifically for their experience with mining and their perceived ability to work hard and efficiently. They faced discrimination and were paid lower wages than their European counterparts. Chinese miners also brought with them different mining techniques and cultural practices.
Chinese people commonly have black hair due to genetic factors. The presence of a pigment called eumelanin in the hair follicles of Chinese individuals results in the characteristic black hair color. This genetic trait has been passed down over generations within the Chinese population.
There are between 7 and 13 depending on who you ask. According to the Ethnologue: Languages of the World, the Chinese languages consists of 13 sub languages.Please see the Related Links below for more information.Too many .... even Chinese do not know themselves!Chinese are so different...they are like Europeans...so many different ethnic backgrounds.When you meet a Chinese, please do not think this Chinese represents anything about the majority of Chinese. It can be any single individual or case. I think most Western media likes to use one Chinese or small group of Chinese to stereotype or represent all. It is not. It just brings misunderstanding and hate at the end!
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The Chinese thought the Europeans were "barbarians" due to their different customs, language, and appearance. Europeans were initially seen as uncivilized outsiders by the Chinese.
They didn't the Europeans attacked the Chinese The Chinese were rallied and attacked by the Europeans in 1861.
The Chinese thought that the Europeans were barbarians who were worst than the Manchurians and the Mongolians who were also barbarians in the eyes of the Chinese. Europeans had to bow down to the Chinese when they wanted to trade with the Chinese. The Chinese however did not abuse their power on the Europeans because the Chinese saw themselves as the "Middle Kingdom" and believed that all other nations and people in the world will eventually adopt the Chinese ways. The Chinese don't shove their culture down other people's throats. I would say that the Chinese thinking was arrogance and vanity at its best.Source: Prelude to Opium War Qing DynastyThe Chinese thought that the Europeans were barbarians
Europeans and Americans both wanted Chinese silk. They also craved their expensive tea.
they, didn't the Chinese did.
The Ming Chinese believed that all Europeans were smugglers because many of the early European merchants engaged in illegal smuggling activities to evade Chinese trade regulations and restrictions. This behavior led to a negative perception of all Europeans among the Ming Chinese authorities.
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