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Was China traditionally not interested in trading with the West?
China was Traditionally not interested in trading with the west because it was self-sufficient.
Why did the Chinese have little interest in trading with the west?
China was a self-sufficient society.
In what direction did the main trade items of west Africa move?
they focused on trading items towards china,India,southeast Asia,Europe and south america
What statement describes China's interest in trading with the West?
China was impressed with European gold and art and allowed trade at one establishment only Macao.
What was the relationship between west Africa and Portugal?
West Africa is one of the countries that had a lot of gold, pepper, and Ivory. The Portuguese were interested in these things and thus initiated trading with them.
Who started trading in china?
China opened it's doors to the West in the 1600s, to countries such as England, France, Spain, and the Netherlands. However, China closed it's doors to the West, except the Netherlands in which they were only allowed to trade at a few ports in China. China has never really liked foreign influence, including every other Asian nation.
How does Commissioner Lin characterize trade relations between China and the West prior to the beginning of the opium trade?
He argued that China was a valuable trading partner to the west, which furnished silk, porcelain and many other fine objects, and the "barbarians" of the west returned "the poison" of Opium. He detested the arrangement.
Why did China weaken as Japan became stronger?
Because during the time Japan and China started trading so Japan received gun powder, also the west was no friend of China but kept their trading routes (including weaponary) to Japan. Because of china's being so enclosed and tight they hardly got any new technology except what they made by themselves
Is Japan east or west of China?
Japan is east side of China.
How did the portuguese change the establishment trading methods trading in West Africa in the 1400s?
They traded directly with the coastal people of West Africa.
What is the definition of west Africa's trading kingdom?
Mali, Ghana, and Songhai were the west Africa trading kindom. They traded salt and gold using the sahara desert. This was a time period of trading
What did the west want from china?
The West wanted silk, pottery and tea from China.
