Why did the Europeans want to trade with China?

Answer 1

Matthew Armstrong

China produced many products desired in Europe.

Most notably, Chinese silk, perfumes and spices were sought after.

http://www.english-online.at/history/silk-road/travel-along-the-silk-road.htm

https://www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelpregion/asia/china/guidesources/chinatrade/

http://www.iro.umontreal.ca/~vaucher/Genealogy/Documents/Asia/EuropeanExploration.html

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Answer 2

Gianna Adams

Europeans wanted to trade with China for various reasons, including the desire for valuable goods such as silk, spices, tea, and porcelain, as well as the potential profits from trading these goods. Additionally, China had a highly developed civilization with advanced technology, particularly in areas such as agriculture, papermaking, and printing, which Europeans were interested in acquiring. Moreover, China's vast market provided lucrative opportunities for European merchants to expand their trade networks and increase their wealth. Furthermore, the Europeans sought to establish diplomatic and political relations with China to gain prestige and power in the global arena.

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