Great Britain forced China to open trade with other countries... I just learned about this. :D
The Opium Wars between Great Britain and China resulted in the opening of China for trade.
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The military power from United Kingdom and other countries finally forced China to trade with Europe. China has resisted trade with Europe all along.
He wanted to show off China's power, trade with other kingdoms, and demand that weaker kingdoms payed tribute to China.
To enforce mercantilism England passed the NAVIGATION ACTS, (Trade Acts) beginning in 1651. These acts were designed to control trade with its colonies. These laws forced the colonies to trade only with England. England passed other Trade Acts that continued to control colonial trade.
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By supporting farming and trade.