In the late 1700’s Britain sought to open trade with China; which description best summarizes the opinion of the Chinese Emperor Qianlong?
Select one:
a. He was happy to receive the British envoys and to increase trade with Britain.
b. He was afraid of the British and would not allow their envoy to enter the Forbidden City.
c. He was awed by the British gifts, which amazed him.
d. He was uninterested in trading with the British, who he considered uncivilized barbarians.

Question

In the late 1700’s Britain sought to open trade with China; which description best summarizes the opinion of the Chinese Emperor Qianlong?
Select one:
a. He was happy to receive the British envoys and to increase trade with Britain.
b. He was afraid of the British and would not allow their envoy to enter the Forbidden City.
c. He was awed by the British gifts, which amazed him.
d. He was uninterested in trading with the British, who he considered uncivilized barbarians.

anonymous · Answer

It was D. This is what led to Great Britain to attack China's forces, the Chinese here denied trade to Britain even through Britain's persistence and Qianlong was disgusted by their "ignorance and persistence".