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.
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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.
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Reconstructed trade to the city of Canton.
Reconstructed trade to the city of Canton.
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton.
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Reconstructed trade to the city of Canton.
They restricted European trade to the city of Canton.