Read the following excerpt from Emperor Qian Long's Letter to King George III
in England in 1793:
But as the tea, silk and porcelain which the Celestial
Empire
produces, are absolute necessities to European
nations and
to yourselves, we have permitted, as a signal
mark of favour
, that foreign hongs should be established at
Canton, so
that your wants might be supplied and your
country
thus participate in our beneficence.
Based on this excerpt, what can most logically be concluded about Emperor
Qian Long's point of view?
OA. China highly values British goods.
OB. Trade with China is an enormous privilege.
OC. Sharing with others is a moral principle.
D. The British are better trade partners than other countries.
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