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Document Summary
Western worldview: nation-state as identity-> nationalism, equality in diplomatic relations, wealth and power as national pride, civilizing mission. Imperialism as a prestigious deed (built in conflict in terms of mind set between the west and china) Globalization of trade, 16ht -19th century: westerners in asia, portuguese, spaniards, english, dutch, spic and souls: seeking to convert chinese into christens. Industrial revolution, late 18th century: mass production in factories, need for new markets for surplus goods and raw materials, china as potential new market, rise of great britain as world power, 19th century+ www. notesolution. com. Macartney mission, 1793-94: british: trade mission: treaty to open china trade, chinese: tribute mission: emperor qianlong"s edict to gerorge iii. Westerners" restricted presence in china: seasonal trade depending on monsoons: off-season in macau, trade under chinese terms, trade as part of tribute system, canton trade system-cohong monopoly, trade and diplomatic access. Problems ignored and delayed: subject to chinese laws.
